Since this past January, I’ve had my license. And since then I’ve taken advantage of this new permission. I had been excited to start driving for a while now, so actually being able to take myself places was exciting. Yes, the actual driving would be fun but I was more looking forward to driving with music on. Only, there was a minuscule problem. The car I was inheriting did not have Bluetooth. Not a big deal, other than me being limited from 100% of music streaming platforms. I tried looking online for car Bluetooth converters with high hopes. I then soon found out that even if I got one, I live in too busy of an area for the signal to connect. When it comes to my music, I can be dramatic. So this situation was a big deal for me. I realized I’d have to settle for the car’s CD player. Luckily my parents grew up before technology and had a plentiful collection of CDs in storage. But as you probably already guessed, my parents’ music taste and mine did not line up 100% (not to discredit them for introducing me to The Beatles, Prince, Stevie Wonder, and countless other legendary artists).
As soon as my license was granted, I started my search for CDs of my own. And one day when I was in Barnes and Noble, I decided to go to the music/video section to see if I could find anything. There were a lot of options, but Tame Impala caught my eye. I already knew Tame Impala had a variety of good songs, but I had yet to listen to their most recent album, 'The Slow Rush.' I decided to buy it and make it my first music choice as a new driver. Off the bat, the album is very psychedelic and upbeat. There is not much structure to the songs. There are a few verses and choruses here and there, but Kevin Parker made it clear that 'The Slow Rush' excluded traditional pop styles. Songs such as “One More Year,” “Breathe Deeper,” and “Is It True” are high tempo and are good to listen to when driving fast or driving with friends. Other songs like “Posthumous Forgiveness” and “Tomorrow's Dust” are downtempo and chill; good to listen to while driving at night or through an uncrowded area. “Tomorrow’s Dust” has to be my favorite off the album merely for its chord progressions, build up of instrumentals, and Parker’s delicate vocals. If you’re like me and in need of CD recommendations for your Bluetooth-less vehicle, Tame Impala is always a sturdy choice.
Listen to "Tomorrow's Dust"
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