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Title: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: MarcoPoloUSN on April 26, 2013, 06:31:49 PM
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Does anyone here like psychedelic rock? Ever heard of Tame Impala? Tame Impala is an Australian band created by Kevin Parker. I think Parker's voice is very John Lennon-esque. They have a mid 1960's sound. They kinda sound like a mix of Cream and late Beatles.

Tame Impala - Why Won't You Make Up Your Mind? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcH4KcrGGZk)
Tame Impala - Keep On Lying (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YGNdAQsI4o)
Tame Impala - Mind Mischief (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF5E2X55_kg)
Tame Impala - Apocalypse Dreams (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQH2Kq1QXaI)
Tame Impala - Half Glass Of Wine (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfcHq0hhFWg)
Tame Impala - Elephant (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0jqPvpn3sY)

If you're into it, cool. If not, whatevz, it's cool.
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: neko on April 27, 2013, 01:35:21 AM
yes, this band fucking rules. Melody's Echo Chamber, too. and Pond. love that whole Perth scene right now
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Post by: White Owl on April 27, 2013, 11:41:38 PM
definitely one of my favorite bands that is actually from my generation haha. I actually  skated to "Elephant" in my part in a homies video haha, and im currently editing to one of their songs for a promo for a video im making with a few friends
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Post by: Stumbles on April 28, 2013, 12:44:36 AM
yep i rate them, i listen to their first album almost everyday..

and yeah they're great to skate too
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Post by: Beer Keg Peg Leg on April 28, 2013, 04:40:16 AM
most ovverrated band ever, fuck this shit
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Post by: MarcoPoloUSN on April 28, 2013, 06:13:54 PM
They are my favorite band from the 2000s. In my opinion, most of their songs are good for skate part edits. Not only that... but their music is great to just chill in your room and listen to. And honestly, I don't think they get too much credit or too little credit.
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Post by: A.J.K. on April 28, 2013, 10:39:40 PM
most ovverrated band ever, fuck this shit
Boring as fuck
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Post by: nino brown on April 28, 2013, 11:13:56 PM
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most ovverrated band ever, fuck this shit
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Boring as fuck
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: zoltan on April 29, 2013, 01:05:12 AM
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sickest band ever, this shit is
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tight as fuck
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Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: Paul Cicero on April 29, 2013, 05:09:59 AM
Sick band.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 30, 2013, 04:27:13 AM
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most ovverrated band ever, fuck this shit
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Boring as fuck

he's got a point though. i think they suffered from over-hype, by the time i heard the album i was like "it's good, but it's not THAT good"
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Post by: mds on April 30, 2013, 07:55:57 AM
my favorite band of the last 10 or so years
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Post by: Sleazy on April 30, 2013, 09:01:35 AM
super sick band. stoked they are from perth, didn't realize that until this thread.
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Post by: skateohio on April 30, 2013, 09:02:59 AM
Into The Jungle by Tame Impala (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBbqOv1wv6Q#)

Believe this song was done before they were calling themselves Tame Impala (Dee Dee Dums) but I think this still belongs here.
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: neko on April 30, 2013, 11:10:54 AM
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most ovverrated band ever, fuck this shit
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Boring as fuck
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he's got a point though. i think they suffered from over-hype, by the time i heard the album i was like "it's good, but it's not THAT good"

reasons to be blissfully unaware of the hype machine. pay just enough attention to hear about new shit and no more. i still fucking love their new album, good memories of rivers and mountains and beers last summer
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: DeputyDoses on April 30, 2013, 04:30:12 PM
I was really hyped when Innerspeaker came out a few years back. What drew me to the band initially was their Beatles-esque vocals and overall sound. Fully backing them! Chill music is always a joy to listen to.

A few of their newer songs have been coming on XM radio lately, but (to me) it doesn't really seem like they're overhyped or anything quite yet.
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: MarcoPoloUSN on May 02, 2013, 05:19:15 PM
What drew me to the band initially was their Beatles-esque vocals and overall sound.

Agreed. I like the throwback sound. Kevin sounds like John.
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: DeputyDoses on May 02, 2013, 08:31:45 PM
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What drew me to the band initially was their Beatles-esque vocals and overall sound.
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Agreed. I like the throwback sound. Kevin sounds like John.
And John Lennon is one of my favorite musicians. So a modern day band that actually plays well together with a vocalist that has vocals reminiscent of Lennon is perfect.
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: my pregnant head on May 03, 2013, 07:16:30 AM
They aren't bad but nowhere near as good as people make them out to be. If you dig psychy kinda stuff get the new White Fence record. Instant classic in my opinion, sounds almost like a heavy psych guided by voices.
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: MarcoPoloUSN on May 03, 2013, 03:26:39 PM
Thanks for that recommendation. I'll check out White Fence. And honestly, I don't get the vibe that Tame Impala is over hyped. I haven't seen some over the top praise or ridiculous comments about them. I don't even think Lonerism is perfect. The vocals in "Feels Like We're Only Going Backwards" sound a bit pitchy. But I love their overall sound.
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: Conan on May 04, 2013, 11:15:31 PM
Toy are a much better band of a similar style, check them out if you haven't already
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Post by: zoltan on May 04, 2013, 11:56:10 PM
Toy are a much better band of a similar style, check them out if you haven't already

Thank you so much. Finally someone has linked me to a band that actually IS similar. you deserve a gnar
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: MarcoPoloUSN on May 05, 2013, 02:03:57 PM
Speaking of the psychedelic sound, I think this is a really important song to pay attention to:

The Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xL1ffMlzKY#)

I believe that started the psychedelic rock genre. That Beatles song is the ultimate influence of bands like Tame Impala. Lennon's vocals in that song sound very similar to Parker's vocals in most Tame Impala tracks. There are many elements of music that impinge on the sound identity of Tame Impala. Cream-esque instruments. Pink Floyd-esque instruments. John Lennon's voice. Other bands have different classic elements of rock that make them great too.
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: frenchtoast on May 05, 2013, 08:52:53 PM
i love tame impala sure they are overhyped but name a band out right now thats sicker than them you can't

 the lennon references drive me crazy though dude does not sound like lennon and they definitely dont sound like the beatles

this is the sickest beatles psyche song imo
The Beatles-Blue Jay Way (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HNgIqKDC4Q#)
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: frenchtoast on May 05, 2013, 09:04:08 PM
speaking tame impala anyone interested should check out pond its the tame impala side project seen them live and they were awesome tame impala kills it live too anyone who has the chance to see them should

Pond - Dig Brother (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EaGVp7tWyg#)
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: Beer Keg Peg Leg on May 05, 2013, 09:13:34 PM
i love tame impala sure they are overhyped but name a band out right now thats sicker than them you can't

 the lennon references drive me crazy though dude does not sound like lennon and they definitely dont sound like the beatles

this is the sickest beatles psyche song imo
The Beatles-Blue Jay Way (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HNgIqKDC4Q#)

there are infinite bands better than this band. it is the most bland, played out, uninspired bullshit. ohhhOOOOoo the dude puts some effects on his voice oooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooo they put some guitar effects on oooOOOOOOOOOOOooo soooo good
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: Beer Keg Peg Leg on May 05, 2013, 09:16:28 PM
also why is this in the appreciation section and not the music section? thats what pisses me off about this band. they have undeservedly been elevated to the plane of the appreciation section, home of such pop culture icons as wutang clan, the simpsons, and john cena.
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: PeanutGallery on May 05, 2013, 09:49:53 PM
Why does one bands music bring up so much animosity in you?
I think you should step off the high horse and smoke a billie ay mate.
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: MarcoPoloUSN on May 05, 2013, 09:53:37 PM
speaking tame impala anyone interested should check out pond its the tame impala side project seen them live and they were awesome tame impala kills it live too anyone who has the chance to see them should

Pond - Dig Brother (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EaGVp7tWyg#)

Thats chill
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: DeputyDoses on May 06, 2013, 11:37:05 AM
I love the Beatles, their influence will forever be felt in music. And their psychedelic tracks (especially the deep psychedelic Eastern-influenced sound) are some of the best in their discography.

---BUT... If you guys are really going to bring up the origins of psychedelic rock, you have to look to the 13th Floor Elevators.
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: neko on May 06, 2013, 12:44:56 PM
I love the Beatles, their influence will forever be felt in music. And their psychedelic tracks (especially the deep psychedelic Eastern-influenced sound) are some of the best in their discography.

---BUT... If you guys are really going to bring up the origins of psychedelic rock, you have to look to the 13th Floor Elevators.

Moving Sidewalks, too. And a million other bands...

I don't think I'd say "Tomorrow Never Knows" started the psych movement, but probably popularized it. Kinda like Radiohead and combining electronic music & rock...they didn't invent it (not even close!), but they took it to the mainstream.

You guys will probably like this band too (more from Kevin Parker / the Perth scene):

Melody's Echo Chamber - I Follow You (Official Music Video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v29I0srhPwg#ws)
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: able on December 22, 2013, 04:11:26 PM
Nothing to add here except to say that I love this band and have always been enthusiastic about the Beatles and this general subgenre of music(early psychedelic rock). Glad so many other SLAP pals feel the same way I do.
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: Commercial D on January 05, 2014, 06:26:19 PM
They're like Beatles 2.0, but better. They're even sicker when remixed.

Tame Impala - Why Wont You Make Up Your Mind (Erol Alkan Rework) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9eSDtB_h9I#)
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: birchkill on January 05, 2014, 06:38:29 PM
if you're a fan, check this one out

Discodeine - Aydin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8iTFP-hYPk#)
Title: Re: Tame Impala Appreciation
Post by: Exposure on January 25, 2014, 12:42:13 PM
Melody's echo chamber is whats up
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Post by: Stumbles on January 26, 2014, 06:00:00 PM
this is so good..



Tame Impala - Prototype (Outkast cover) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b530JJ9spd0#)