Currents
by Tame Impala
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 601 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 552 out of 601
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 601
  3. Negative: 19 out of 601
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  1. Scraper
    Jul 24, 2015
    3
    Buried in more production than is possible for my ears to lift, there are vocals and instruments in there somewhere. Not to say that synth can't hit hard, but in this case I just feel like less would've been more. All the sounds are artificial with soft edges that fade away into the ether and sometimes stop on a dime. It's a frustrating mess. It's a common mistake musicians make. They areBuried in more production than is possible for my ears to lift, there are vocals and instruments in there somewhere. Not to say that synth can't hit hard, but in this case I just feel like less would've been more. All the sounds are artificial with soft edges that fade away into the ether and sometimes stop on a dime. It's a frustrating mess. It's a common mistake musicians make. They are so afraid sometimes to show clarity in their sounds, for the world might detect imperfection in their voice or their notes. Everything is double-tracked and filtered thrice. You get my point. I have a headache.… Expand
  2. NonesBades
    Sep 15, 2015
    1
    Well, I think it sucks. I really and honestly do. There are some good things there, sure. But those good things are really hidden tru all this **** poppy, cheesy melodrama feel that goes on on almost every currents song. Lyrics are so awful too, everything sounds quite shallow and adolescent.

    My review has nothing to do with music style. Currents is actually bad music, no matter what    Well, I think it sucks. I really and honestly do. There are some good things there, sure. But those good things are really hidden tru all this **** poppy, cheesy melodrama feel that goes on on almost every currents song. Lyrics are so awful too, everything sounds quite shallow and adolescent.

    My review has nothing to do with music style. Currents is actually bad music, no matter what style we are talking about.

    This is really sad, cause Tame Impala used to be an amazing song.    … Expand

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Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Jul 30, 2015
    89
    Danceable grooves and R&B beats heighten the disc's eclectic imagination.
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  2. The Quietus
    Jul 27, 2015
    80
    It is sparkling and wistful, and it's quite lovely.
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  3. No Ripcord
    Jul 27, 2015
    90
    His synth work on this record is nothing short of remarkable, and his ability as a producer is further enhanced to a level at which he has no contemporaries. Parker is a once-in-a-generation talent, and this album is conclusive evidence of it.
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