The Slow Rush
by Tame Impala
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 399 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 356 out of 399
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 399
  3. Negative: 15 out of 399
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  1. LucasCasagrande
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    It's another incredible album from Tame Impala. It's clear the evolution in his sound. There are some tracks that wouldn't deserve to be there, but the main tracks are really beautiful.
  2. willmaster123
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Die hard fans of their old rock stuff can’t seem to handle that the bands changed. It’s still an amazing record.
  3. Kiva
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    After listening to The Slow Rush three times , I can easily say I love it. I was hesitant at first when the singles came out because it sounded more pop-influenced but I was so wrong to doubt Kevin's mind. Production,lyrics,mixing are top notch,basically excellent. The album has songs to make you dance and make you cry. I seriously cant decide what are my fave songs. One More Hour ,After listening to The Slow Rush three times , I can easily say I love it. I was hesitant at first when the singles came out because it sounded more pop-influenced but I was so wrong to doubt Kevin's mind. Production,lyrics,mixing are top notch,basically excellent. The album has songs to make you dance and make you cry. I seriously cant decide what are my fave songs. One More Hour , Tommorow's Dust, Is It True and It Might Be Time are some i can pick now as favorites but I'm pretty sure that if i keep listening to the album, I'll have to rewrite this part. If this is the new Tame Impala, I'm here for it.… Expand
  4. adesenberg
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Another great showing from Kevin Parker. He continues on from Currents, expanding his catalog of pop music, while still sprinkling his signature style and sonic diligence in each song. Lets Dance!
  5. CriticalThinkin
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    A culmination of styles and lessons learned from past albums, this is an evolution of Parker's sound and structure.
  6. 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
  7. dasha1097
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    I am loss for words to describe how much I adore work of Parker! His music is extraordinary and one of a kind! Each song impressed me from its first seconds, there is a definite progress and some new sounds in this album! was worth all the wait and I hope to hear him live!
  8. nvstygio
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    This a good follow up to the album Currents. Not as good as currents BUT that’s not saying much because of how good currents is. The slow rush is a great album
  9. markitchu
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Strong and easy to listen as well as to fall in love with. One of the best album of 2020.
  10. Raphael2017
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Os singles foram maravilhosos o álbum não deixou a desejar, mais um trabalho incrível da banda.
  11. Paulo969
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    O melhor album dele ate ao momento. Absolutamente master piece. A primeira musica , ouve com atençao e pode mudar a tua perspectiva da vida para sempre. Com 2 interpretaçoes do significado tem o final que tu queres que tenha. Ou tem hoje um e amanha escolhes o outro. Das 2 maneiras acaba sempre mal. Incrivel. Posthumous Forgiveness é uma musica incrivelmente pessoal, tao pessoal queO melhor album dele ate ao momento. Absolutamente master piece. A primeira musica , ouve com atençao e pode mudar a tua perspectiva da vida para sempre. Com 2 interpretaçoes do significado tem o final que tu queres que tenha. Ou tem hoje um e amanha escolhes o outro. Das 2 maneiras acaba sempre mal. Incrivel. Posthumous Forgiveness é uma musica incrivelmente pessoal, tao pessoal que pedimos desculpa ao Kevin Parker por estar a ouvi-la. O ritmo hipnotico transporta o ouvinte ate ao fim como se fosse uma desculpa para ouvirmos a letra da cançao tao intima da vida dele. A relaçao dele com o pai e nós a ouvir a musica e a fazer de conta que estamos a prestar mais atençao as noticias na TV ou ao jornal que ninguem lê porque aquela é uma "conversa" pai - filho e nós nao temos que estar a ouvir. Instant Destiny é uma cançao simples de amor , uma tatuagem para a vida daquela paixao que temos no momento apenas porque sim e depois logo se vê. Sem complicaçoes , uma afirmaçao de estar apaixonado .....porque sim. Depois desta montanha russa de emoçoes surge Breathe DeeperTime Warp como se fosse um intervalo comercial para o ouvinte recuperar da "tareia" emocional que já levou das apenas 4 primeiras musicas. Um voltar á realidade por meio minuto como que reconhecendo que manter-nos no mundo dele por um periodo elevado de tempo poderá induzir á loucura. Breathe Deeper é a musica que vem a seguir e faz de tudo para nós trazer de volta a este mundo psicadelico com obvias referencias a substancias nao muito legais e estados de espirito muito "pedrados". A batida descontraida parece dizer constantemente que esta tudo controlado e a letra avisa a amante que quando passar o efeito dos "cogumelos" tudo vai ser incrivel e inesquecivel. Mas antes da musica acabar ela tambem já esta mocada e os dois podem ser como um. Que senhor, que controlo da situaçao , o album esta a ser fabuloso e mal posso esperar para saber onde nos leva de seguida. Tomorrow’s Dust é mais relaxada, é a relaçao que se der certo: porreiro. Se der errado......porreiro tambem. E nao vale a pena chorar sobre o assunto porque amanha é outro dia. Finalmente, a nossa mente tem 4 minutos de paz e relaçoes despreocupadas. On track é uma faixa puramamente Tame Impala, é o mais Tame Impala que vao ter do album e se nao querem começar a audiçao do album pelo material pesado, comecem aqui e faz de conta que esta tudo bem. Mais uma vez é uma cançao pessoal mas desta vez com um tema mais leve , em como a vida do Kevin Parker corre bem e tudo é cor de rosa mesmo quando os problemos lhe veêm parar ao colo mas ele resolve (obvio, é genio o homem). Lost in yesterday é o single do album. É A Cançao!!! Fala das nossas memorias e de ser nostalgico e ficar preso no passado. Quem nunca??? A serio. Quem nunca?? As vezes a vida nao corre como planeamos mas é preciso seguir em frente e nao ficar refem do passado. Um tema simples e eficaz num loop pop "à la Tame Impala" que faz de um tema pesado algo mais leve pela batida despreocupada. Como diz a musica:"Does it help to get lost in yesterday?" Esta tudo dito. Is it True é a musica que se segue. Kevin avisa segundos antes: "escrevi esta batida num supermercado" ......hum....ok???!!!! Isto vai ser divertido.A batida é divertida realmente e acredito que tenha saido da mente dele enquanto comprava uma lata de feijao mas o tema e a letra mais uma vez é profundo, complicado e como sempre sem uma resposta final e firme. Tudo feito para nos destabilizar. Mais uma vez....consegue. Promessas de amor nao cumpridas, jura de "amo-te" que depois nao consegues repetir, estado de espirito de hoje que sao diferentes de amanha...porque somos apenas humanos. E aqui estamos nós , na audiçao deste album, de sentimentos esfrangalhados , de amores desencontrados e vidas perdidas. Mas queremos mais porque...... os genios quando fazem musica deixam-nos assim. It Might Be Time é o prego que se segue. Supertramp do sec. XXI. E mais uma vez a nossa existencia nao tem paz. Estas a envelhecer, é tempo de enfrentares essa realidade, os teus amigos seguiram a vida deles , tu ficas-te e continuas com o sonho dentro da cabeça...... Meu Deus , que murro no estomago. A bateria que bate forte e o loop psicadelico que embrulha este recado para a tua vida miseravel que podia ser melhor se fosses uma pessoa melhor. A ultimo tema que precisava de ouvir mas aqui estou eu a adorar cada segundo. Pareço flutuar no espaço. Este album é uma viagem.... para longe e ao mesmo tempo tao perto, dentro da nossa mente. Genial mais uma vez. Arrastamo-nos para Glimmer a proxima faixa. Esta musica parece um oasis. Um ritmo despreocupado, leve , sem intençao de nada. Como que se o autor soubesse que estamos de frangalhos e nos passa-se a mao pela cabeça a dizer que :"Deixa lá, é a vida, vai ficar melhor". Ou aceitamos ou é aqui que soltamos as lagrimas. One more hour fecha o album.… Expand
  12. Tom_swift
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, a must-listen, not their best but really good, the real art, smooth, cohesive, everything
  13. alihello
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    needed to listen twice in order to truly appreciate the album. Doesn't have a climax but what do you expect from an album called the show rush, it gives you a slow rush!!
  14. Tonyfakhry
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    You'll start adoring this masterpiece on the 3rd listen so give this album a chance
  15. padwad
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This is such an experience. I still haven’t recovered from it. It’s a psychedelic trip you haven’t heard from Tame Impala yet and that’s saying something!
  16. GusK
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Combines every emotion that a human being can possibly feel... Incredible melodies and truthful lyrics, Tame Impala’s masterpiece!!
  17. dylanmatulis
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Kevin Parker is a master musician. From the psychedelic, droning introduction One More Year, with the title of the song being repeatedly sung by a robot, I could tell Parker was ready to experiment with his sonics. The highlights of the album include Tomorrow’s Dust, Posthumous Forgiveness, One More Day, and so much more. The lows on the album, for example, on track, still make me want toKevin Parker is a master musician. From the psychedelic, droning introduction One More Year, with the title of the song being repeatedly sung by a robot, I could tell Parker was ready to experiment with his sonics. The highlights of the album include Tomorrow’s Dust, Posthumous Forgiveness, One More Day, and so much more. The lows on the album, for example, on track, still make me want to dance. Kevin Parker is continuing to evolve and make wonderful music.… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. ljlife
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    As genres continue to fuse, Kevin Parker shows us how it's done. Not Parker's best but might end up being his most influential.
  20. leilanibarbee
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This album is an absolute masterpiece. Kevin Parker is a genius. He reimagined himself and his sound so perfectly.
  21. jmclain779
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This album is awesome! It's well produced and goes down smooth with its melodic beats and bass. There isn't a bad song on the track list. It's summer fun, relax and chill music. Congrats Kevin Parker. Posthumous Forgiveness is a two for one song...make sure to listen until the end cause if you're not feeling the first part, the second part will have you bobbin' your head.
  22. camargosbruno_
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Great Job. I love this album and the band. Borderline ANTHEM!!!!! But, The Less i know the better is my favorite song the life
  23. dommydanger
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This album is smooth and infectious. Kevin takes the necessary steps after Currents to create a melodic and summer fun album and executes it perfectly. Songs like Instant Destiny and Tomorrow's Dust will have you wanting to listen again and again. 10/10.
  24. ArianaOutdid
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    This man never disappoints.
    The lyrics are beautifully written. It’s relatable and brings inner piece. Album of the Year along with Rare.
  25. maddiekelley
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    so beautifully written with flowing instrumentals i love this album already and am ready for it to become the soundtrack for 2020!
  26. Jose1989
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  27. mtheusrmos
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic lyrics and sounds. It's one of their best projects for sure. I love it.… Expand
  28. clailton2009
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
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  29. durdenblue
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    This album is so magical. Love the production. Lyrical content is very good. Kevin never disappoints, the album is so cohesive and smooth.
  30. gutierrez23
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, better than currents in my opinion, breath deeper os the most brilliant song in the album, the groovy is out of this world
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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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