The Slow Rush
by Tame Impala
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 399 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 15 out of 399
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  1. Uncultured05
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This album is won of Kevin's greatest works breath Deeper is my personal best song in the album, the way he experiments with new sounds and ideas really makes the passion put into this album noticeable each song has its own personality making it always interesting to listen to. Overall 10/10 album can't wait for the next one
  2. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10
  3. Haldane
    Jan 20, 2023
    9
    The best songs on this album are some of the best ever Tame Impala songs, particularly Tomorrow's Dust and Breathe Deeper, but the worst songs are some of the worst ever Tame Impala songs, especially Posthumous Forgiveness, Instant Destiny and On Track. Thankfully, the worst Tame Impala songs are still good songs because Kevin Parker is such a genius, so the album still sits as highly asThe best songs on this album are some of the best ever Tame Impala songs, particularly Tomorrow's Dust and Breathe Deeper, but the worst songs are some of the worst ever Tame Impala songs, especially Posthumous Forgiveness, Instant Destiny and On Track. Thankfully, the worst Tame Impala songs are still good songs because Kevin Parker is such a genius, so the album still sits as highly as his three other albums that were some of the best of the 2010s.… Expand
  4. xqcTF
    Aug 14, 2022
    7
    There many enjoyable moments in this album for sure. Lost In Yesterday has a great rhythm and bassline, Is It True is very groovy, Breathe Deeper has a great piano riff, and One More Hour feels like the last hour on earth.

    Production can be very great at moments, such as the refrain in Borderline and It Might Be Time's chorus. I feel like the ideas of the songs aren't as strong as    There many enjoyable moments in this album for sure. Lost In Yesterday has a great rhythm and bassline, Is It True is very groovy, Breathe Deeper has a great piano riff, and One More Hour feels like the last hour on earth.

    Production can be very great at moments, such as the refrain in Borderline and It Might Be Time's chorus. I feel like the ideas of the songs aren't as strong as Currents, and I don't relate to the lyrics nearly as much. That doesn't really affect the enjoyable bursts of energy present in each track. I feel each track does have something about it that makes it relistenable.

    Glimmer kills the momentum built up with It Might Be Time, Tomorrows Dust doesn't do anything to make it stand out, On Track goes on too long.

    Apart from the negatives, I feel this album is consistently decent, which gives it a 7/10.    … Expand
  5. Cyzzyx
    May 18, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Slow Rush is an existential psychedelic experience that anyone can get into. Although I feel like this album is strong both conceptually and lyrically, some instrumentation lacked in the same life and fulfillment. However, the songs that do grab your attention really pull you in with the bouncy and lighthearted electronic style that Tame Impala provides. The structure of this project is a little bit redundant, but I do not feel like it completely destroys the flow of the album.

    Favorite Tracks: Borderline, Posthumous Forgiveness, Breathe Deeper, Lost In Yesterday Is It True, It Might Be Time, One More Hour

    Least Favorite Tracks: Tomorrow's Dust, On Track, Glimmer    … Expand
  6. lusca1997
    Mar 4, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A good Pop album. I like the lo-fi elements in some of the tracks as well as the subtle house music influence in an album that would otherwise be too similar to Currents. Some songs are better than others. My favorite songs are Breathe Deeper, On Track and Is It True. I would recommend it to my fellow psychedelic music appreciators.… Expand
  7. LilScience
    Jan 19, 2022
    9
    Tame Impala com 'The Slow Rush', mostrou-se uma verdadeira banda de verdade, e que anda se destacando no estilo alternativo, com faixas que eu chamaria de 'hipnoses' o álbum traz uma magia, basta por alguns segundos ele que você viaja aos mais diferentes lugares da mente, se imaginando em lugares belos em seu campo imaginativo, além da excelente produção ao álbum, sem se prender naTame Impala com 'The Slow Rush', mostrou-se uma verdadeira banda de verdade, e que anda se destacando no estilo alternativo, com faixas que eu chamaria de 'hipnoses' o álbum traz uma magia, basta por alguns segundos ele que você viaja aos mais diferentes lugares da mente, se imaginando em lugares belos em seu campo imaginativo, além da excelente produção ao álbum, sem se prender na monotonia da música.

    Faixas favoritas: One More Year, Borderline, Breathe Deeper, On Track, Lost In Yesterday, Is It True, It Might Be Time, Glimmer e One More Hour.    … Expand
  8. manonwire40
    Nov 12, 2021
    9
    'The Slow Rush' is a slow burn of a record, revealing itself over time and through repeated listens. And when it starts to take a hold, its very difficult to escape its grasp.
  9. kman5473
    Aug 3, 2021
    8
    Solid album to chill out to or drive around with playing in the background. It doesn't really break any new ground, and at least from the surface for me it doesn't necessarily invite deeper analysis into the lyrics or subject matter. But! Every track is a banger for sure.
  10. Dalmx
    Mar 23, 2021
    9
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  11. Eldudereno
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    Kevin "Minor Genius" Parker has invented a new genre on this album, though I haven't quite decided whether to call it psych-prog soulfunk or funkprog psych-soul.

    Music to dance and think to? Been done before. Godd Rundgren meets Prince in the lost city of Atlantis? That'll do.
  12. streetspirit666
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Years ago, in the beginning, Kevin Parker's nasal singing used to distract me, but when you get used to it, you start to hear the "music" instead of the "singer's voice". I'm giving this a 10 because I simply cannot think of anything or any element that you can add to this album and make it better. Definitely one of the best albums of 2020, if not THE best.

    Best songs IMO: Borderline,    Years ago, in the beginning, Kevin Parker's nasal singing used to distract me, but when you get used to it, you start to hear the "music" instead of the "singer's voice". I'm giving this a 10 because I simply cannot think of anything or any element that you can add to this album and make it better. Definitely one of the best albums of 2020, if not THE best.

    Best songs IMO: Borderline, Lost in Yesterday, Is It True
    Bad tracks: none. all tracks are very good, at least.    … Expand
  13. smolheartbigpp
    Aug 7, 2020
    6
    Singles are much better than the complete experience. Other tracks are redundant and lack creativity.
  14. FinlayT123
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    For me, instant destiny and on track are not on par with the rest of tracks which let's it down only slightly for me
  15. NSegura
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    De Tame Impala se espera algo nuevo ,pero que contenga lo mejor de ellos. Algo así como "Dame más de eso, pero en una forma nueva". Este álbum cumple con eso. No supre a Currents, pero está muy cerca. Las letras son más maduras, en especial la última canción.
  16. modern_football
    Jun 6, 2020
    9
    My favorite album by Tame Impala. It may be the longest by the span of a couple minutes, but this album feels like it makes better use of its time than its predecessors. It gets off to a very strong start with its first four tracks- upon first listen of those, I had a good feeling we were on the way through what was now Tame Impala's best album. "Borderline" and "Lost in Yesterday" areMy favorite album by Tame Impala. It may be the longest by the span of a couple minutes, but this album feels like it makes better use of its time than its predecessors. It gets off to a very strong start with its first four tracks- upon first listen of those, I had a good feeling we were on the way through what was now Tame Impala's best album. "Borderline" and "Lost in Yesterday" are both absolutely fantastic- two of Parker's best tracks to date. My least favorite track would be either of "Breathe Deeper" or "Is It True", both of which have a very strong 70s/80s vibe to them. Despite that, I actually don't outright hate either song, they both have elements that still make them work. "Posthumous Forgiveness" and "It Might Be Time" are bangers as well. One thing about this album that I do think is why some people find it to be inferior to its predecessors is that it is probably the most accessible Tame Impala album to date. Parker's previous album, Currents, was much more experimental and strange yet still danceable. Personally, however, I prefer The Slow Rush. AOTY for me so far.… Expand
  17. gobitoe
    May 22, 2020
    7
    This album is far from being boring or bad, but I find it way harder to follow through all of the songs compared to his previous records. His voice is very obnoxious in the mix on some tracks and at parts hard to understand.

    The instrumental is good and I think saves a lot of tracks for the most part.
  18. Phadool
    May 13, 2020
    3
    The Slow Rush is the most forgettable album yet from Kevin Parker, and . This album is being labeled as his pop crossover; however, it flops at this attempt as few if not none of the tracks are catchy or memorable in the slightest. Out of the multiple listens two this album only two of the tracks were memorable in the slightest, which is likely the reason why both of them were released asThe Slow Rush is the most forgettable album yet from Kevin Parker, and . This album is being labeled as his pop crossover; however, it flops at this attempt as few if not none of the tracks are catchy or memorable in the slightest. Out of the multiple listens two this album only two of the tracks were memorable in the slightest, which is likely the reason why both of them were released as singles. It is because of this that the album's title takes on a different meaning as every time I tried to listen to The Slow Rush by itself I felt myself wanting to speed through the 57 minutes it drags on through.
    Tame Impala's five years since currents has rewarded us with nothing beyond glorified background music, which is likely the only reason people will come back for a second listen of this uninspired album.    … Expand
  19. javiereq
    May 6, 2020
    9
    "The Slow Rush" is both the most and less Tame Impala-ish album made by Kevin Parker. It is a clear evolution and departure from his signature sounds towards a much more mature, cohessive one. It would be unnecessary and uninteligent to compare this album with his past full lenght ones and EPs; if something has become clear with time is that each is its own thing and "The Slow Rush" is not"The Slow Rush" is both the most and less Tame Impala-ish album made by Kevin Parker. It is a clear evolution and departure from his signature sounds towards a much more mature, cohessive one. It would be unnecessary and uninteligent to compare this album with his past full lenght ones and EPs; if something has become clear with time is that each is its own thing and "The Slow Rush" is not the exception here. It has its own soul, sounds and lyrics grandeur. "TSR" shows Kevin Parker's masterful approach to music and sounds while delivering an interesting mix of melancholic lyrics with upbeat rythms. "The Slow Rush" is an example of how when a musician is confident enough of their own musical power and decide to take control of the whole process, the output can be extraordinary, cohesive and timeless.… Expand
  20. MYMBA
    May 3, 2020
    7
    Good album, with some interesting little moments and bassy-warm sound. But wish it had bigger moments, switched the flangey effects for a more modern approach (metallic perhaps?) and less repetitive.

    Hope Kevin's highlights didn't get stucked on the 2010s! He sure can get up there up again
  21. RTAir
    May 3, 2020
    7
    The Slow Rush is by no means a bad album, but it just chugs along in one tempo without anything really sticking with you. Some melodies verge on being forgettable, the production is consistently nice but kind of blends together, lyrically there are a few punches but often it's just repetitive. As a whole it feels drawn-out and subdued to the point where it's almost frustrating. It's goodThe Slow Rush is by no means a bad album, but it just chugs along in one tempo without anything really sticking with you. Some melodies verge on being forgettable, the production is consistently nice but kind of blends together, lyrically there are a few punches but often it's just repetitive. As a whole it feels drawn-out and subdued to the point where it's almost frustrating. It's good enough, but I've come to expect more from Tame Impala.… Expand
  22. Lifeisbellablog
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    I really like the chill vibes of this album. My one complaint would be that some of the songs sound pretty similar and there aren't really any standout songs for me. But the album as a whole is pretty good.
  23. Ricko
    Apr 13, 2020
    7
    After releasing 3 albums in 5 or so years and riding their wave, Parker has obviously had a little bit more trouble in creating album number 4. I found it quite listenable but also found it to be generic and forgettable, something you could never say about either "Lonerism" or "Currents", both which were top class. It is overcooked and hard to taste the individual ingredients thrown intoAfter releasing 3 albums in 5 or so years and riding their wave, Parker has obviously had a little bit more trouble in creating album number 4. I found it quite listenable but also found it to be generic and forgettable, something you could never say about either "Lonerism" or "Currents", both which were top class. It is overcooked and hard to taste the individual ingredients thrown into the production stew. I wonder was it a case of a lack of killer songs just drenched in synths and effects to cover up the fact. Perhaps it is a grower and I'll get into it more with repeated listens as there are parts of it that I like. It could have been trimmed by about 20% and its a pity "Patience" was omitted. This would have made all the difference I think. Disappointing based on whats gone before but still better than much of what is out there in 2020.… Expand
  24. Spenga
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    At first i gave this album a 7-8. But this album will grow on you the more you listen and as you dive into the lyrics. I really enjoy this album every time i listen to it.
  25. Lajaleaa
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    ( 89/100 )

    Chicos, no les mentiré, estoy enamorado perdidamente y el milagro que ha estrenado Kevin Parker se me hace muy generoso. "The Slow Rush" no solo me ayuda a entender mis emociones, sino a mediarlas y meditarlas. Me encanta cuando la música me inspira a hablar de lo que me hace sentir. Se me hace más valorable apreciar cada uno de los sentimientos que evoca un sonido, una    ( 89/100 )

    Chicos, no les mentiré, estoy enamorado perdidamente y el milagro que ha estrenado Kevin Parker se me hace muy generoso. "The Slow Rush" no solo me ayuda a entender mis emociones, sino a mediarlas y meditarlas. Me encanta cuando la música me inspira a hablar de lo que me hace sentir. Se me hace más valorable apreciar cada uno de los sentimientos que evoca un sonido, una narrativa, el verso y el desenvolver de cada canción en la persona y el espíritu que desmenuzar la técnica y mecánica de la producción como parte de la crítica (que también es importante). El álbum no es excelente, pero es más que suficiente como para alimentar el alma con emoción. Parker se ha demostrado capaz de dominar su estilo y su evolución pasando de un Psychedelic puro, pesado y serio, pasando por el romance en la Balada Psycodelica semi Pop hasta llegar a este sonido emancipador con rasgos de un Pop solido, innovador, emocionante e importante que apela a un público más contemporáneo. "The Slow Rush" me hace querer amar sin estribos y con conciencia. Si lo estás leyendo, Te Amo. Eres mi Slow Rush.
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    People, I won't lie to you, I'm hopeless in love and the miracle that Kevin Parker has just released it's very generous. "The Slow Rush" doesn't just help me to understand my emotions, but to deal with them and meditate on them. I love it when music inspires me to talk about what it makes me feel. It's more valuable for me to appreciate each one of the feelings that the sound evokes, the narrative, the verse and the unfolding of each song in the person and the spirit than the shred of the technique and the mechanics of the production as part of the crítique (which is also important). The album is not excellent but is more than enough to feed the soul with emotion. Parker has shown himself capable of dominating his style and evolution going through a hard, pure and serious Psychedelic, passing a romance Balad psychedelic kind of Pop until getting to this emancipating sound with traces of an innovating, exiting and important Pop that appeals to a more contemporary public. "The Slow Rush" makes me what to love with no stirrups and mindful. If you are reading this, I Love You. You are my Slow Rush.    … Expand
  26. marcmyworks
    Mar 12, 2020
    8
    Five years have passed since their excellent sophomore album 'Currents' was released, so 'The Slow Rush' had high expectations and a lot to live up to. Overall the album is quite good, though at times does sound like the stereotype of what a Tame Impala album should be, light breezy vocals with a repetitive melodies. Download: Borderline, Breathe Deeper, Lost in Yesterday.
  27. thaddeusb
    Mar 9, 2020
    8
    Not as strong of an album as the last release "Currents" but still an overall solid album in Kevin Parker and Tame Impala's catalog
  28. MusicGuyMack
    Mar 2, 2020
    8
    Though rarely rising above functional on a lyrical level, Kevin Parker digs deep musically to deliver a dense, entrancing mix of prog-pop tunes, putting an intriguing glittery disco twist on his signature brain-bending psychedelia to great effect.

    Choice Cuts: "One More Year", "Posthumous Forgiveness", "Breathe Deeper"
  29. Becktanner
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    In my opinion this is Kevin Parker’s peak. The Slow Rush is a masterpiece. This album feels like currents but with the subject focus on time and the different ways it impacts us. I also need to say you must listen to this album with good headphones. The amount of detail that Kevin put in cannot be fully appreciated without them.

    I really felt Kevin’s emotions in this album even more than    In my opinion this is Kevin Parker’s peak. The Slow Rush is a masterpiece. This album feels like currents but with the subject focus on time and the different ways it impacts us. I also need to say you must listen to this album with good headphones. The amount of detail that Kevin put in cannot be fully appreciated without them.

    I really felt Kevin’s emotions in this album even more than currents somehow. Posthumous Forgiveness, On Track, and One More Hour are the ones that I relate to the most. For the rest of the album it is extremely groovy and rhythmic. Instant Destiny, Breathe Deeper, Borderline, and Is It True are all spectacular. And It Might Be Time is one of the greatest drum tracks I’ve ever heard. The Slow Rush exceeded my greatest expectations. I can’t wait to see what Kevin does next.    … Expand
  30. juangalmeidx
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    Kevin Parker, conte comigo pra tudo, lenda! ele simplesmente entregou um álbum com melodias super deliciosas de serem ouvidas. confesso que de primeira não tinha gostado tanto do álbum, mas depois mergulhei de vez e é definitivamente um dos meus favoritos de 2020.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Beats Per Minute
    Mar 25, 2020
    54
    Unfortunately, after years of anticipation, the reveal is an overtly tedious shell of everything Parker has ever charmed into existence. In fact, tedious may be an understatement.
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  2. Under The Radar
    Mar 23, 2020
    75
    It is immaculate music, loaded with little side roads and detours, and I will listen to it probably hundreds of times, but there’s that little something missing, that dagger to my chest, that shiver up my spine that I thought would hit me long before now.
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  3. Record Collector
    Mar 19, 2020
    80
    His knack for alchemising an engrossing trip hasn’t deserted him yet.
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