Despite being Australia’s most celebrated rock export of recent years, Tame Impala haven’t always been entirely satisfying in concert.
Maybe it comes with the territory: Kevin Parker’s solo project, brought to life on stage with a bunch of his Fremantle friends, dives deep into psychedelic rock, with all its indulgences., but he seems at his happiest when he’s experimenting and pushing the boundaries of his formidable production skills.
Still, it’s all about balance. When Parker, um, tames his excesses and manages to find the sweet spot between what makes him and his bandmates happy, and what gets everyone else in the room excited, Tame Impala are sensational.A cultural guide to going out and loving your city.