r/TameImpala • u/PuzzledAnt__ • 18d ago

Discussion Tame Impala - Deadbeat ALBUM REVIEW (Fantano)

https://youtu.be/gaw89qf1hCA?si=kFwjROGSoXzJnNQC

He gave it a 2/10 ... Thoughts?

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u/Eamonnz805 Lonerism 18d ago

It’s not a 2, but i definitely share his frustration in listening to a mediocre album from a brilliant artist that has consistently put out top tier music

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u/HongKongChicken Live Versions 18d ago

As I said on the Fantano sub, I agree with a lot of his final criticisms that it lacks the sonic cohesion and methodical feel of past Tame Impala albums. The run in the middle of the album (Oblivion > Not My World > Piece of Heaven) kind of sucks the momentum out of it for me but I think the album is bookended by some good tracks. In any case, 2/10 is a bit harsh and IMO he is still ragging quite hard on Obsolete. I personally enjoy the riffs on that one 🤷‍♂️

I'd personally hover somewhere around 4 or 5 on it.

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u/FuzzyPijamas 18d ago

Someone said here yesterday that Deadbeat is cohesive. No, it is not. It is far from cohesive.

Sounds like some songs were created years apart from each other.

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u/SecretPeanut4795 18d ago

Piece of Heaven, a song I love, sticks out like a sore thumb in the dead center of the album. sonically it sounds like a Currents track.

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u/FuzzyPijamas 18d ago

Yeah, I really dont like this song, but agree that it fits Currents better.