Live at the Corner
Tame Impala · 2010
25 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock
A swirling blend of psychedelic melodies and dreamy instrumentation that immerses listeners in a vibrant live atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sundown Syndrome — This track opens the album with expansive sonic textures that set the stage for the live experience, highlighting Kevin Parker’s lush vocal delivery and intricate guitar work.
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Half Full Glass of Wine — With its infectious groove and catchy chorus, this song exemplifies Tame Impala's signature blend of psychedelic pop and rock, making it a standout in their live repertoire.
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Skeleton Tiger — The intricate layers of instrumentation and dynamic shifts throughout this track showcase the band's ability to create an immersive listening experience, encapsulating the energy of their live performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Tame Impala's evolving sound with strong live energy but lacks some cohesion in its structure.
What we noticed
- The album features extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation, particularly in the transitions between tracks.
- Each track maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove, with layered guitar effects and synths creating a dense soundscape.
- The live recording captures audience interaction, with moments of applause and cheers integrated into the flow of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Captured Tame Impala's rise and solidified their reputation in the music scene.
- Themes
- Australian music scene· psychedelic live experience· vibrant sonic textures
- Career context
- Released in early 2010, 'Live at the Corner' captured Tame Impala's burgeoning sound during their rise in the Australian music scene. This album followed their critically acclaimed debut EP, 'Tame Impala,' and showcased their evolving style as they began to gain international attention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pond· MGMT· The Flaming Lips
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sundown Syndrome 6:42
- 2 Skeleton Tiger 8:08
- 3 The Bold Arrow of Time 3:48
- 4 Half Full Glass of Wine 6:24
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
Shares a vibrant psychedelic atmosphere with lush melodies and rich textures.
Hobo Rocket
Pond
Explores similar neo-psychedelic themes with swirling instrumentation and a lively energy.
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
Combines dreamy pop elements with psychedelic soundscapes in a live-feeling production.
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