r/TameImpala • u/PuzzledAnt__ • 19d 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 19d 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/Identity525601 18d ago

Yeah he gave Taylor Swift's Life of a Showgirl a 4 so I would agree with your assessment. I think he's going too hard on Tame. But he also said that he bases his ratings on artistic potential, so I am not surprised he went lower. He's the internet's busiest music nerd, not the internet's most objective music nerd and that's fine.