from the LP Innerspeaker, Modular Recordings, 2010Picking the first post which would fall into this new decade of ours became an inordinately easy decision upon my initiation unto the new album from Aussie psych rockers Tame Impala---in my stoned opinion, these kids (in their early 20s) are bringing the greatest vibe around, heady far beyond their years. Their earlier EP displayed an astute sense of history cut with meticulous attention given to ambiance, though I surely didn’t expect an album that was solid front to cover, but that’s exactly what these remarkable blokes have given us here. They wear their influences on their sleeves (Todd Rundgren, krautrock, Jefferson Airplane, the Byrds, maybe Camel…), yet the music comes off sounding amazingly fresh---albeit not “new” mind you, as their consideration for recreating a vintage feel makes Elephant Six bands sound like half-assed charlatans; in fact, the only other crew I can think of that comes this close is Dungen. I don’t know what’s got into the water supply down under lately (re: Wolfmother & these guys, plus chill wave acts Cut Copy & Knightlife), but it’s fuckin’ working for me mates!!
