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The hippest psychedelic rock can be found in Oceania around 2010. The New Zealand company and the Australian Tame Impala conquer Europe and the United States in quick succession. Both are the brainchild of a multi-instrumentalist who makes albums on his own at home with a big nod to the 60s and 70s. Ruben Nielson (UMO) and Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) are especially notable for their spiky guitar… playing. Their first albums seem like an ode to the string instrument. Coincidentally, in 2015 they both break with this tradition with their third album. Hardly any guitar can be heard on Currents by Tame Impala. Parker dives into the new wave of the early eighties. The smooth synthesizers complement his high-pitched voice - always with a dreamy echo - beautifully. Parker did not program the drums, but played them himself. This keeps Tame Impala still sounding like a band. Currents shows that Parker can also fascinate in a different setting. For rock fans it might take a while, but an artist who continues to develop deserves all respect. (JE)more
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