Lonerism
Tame Impala · 2012
64 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic journey through introspection, blending lush melodies with pulsating psychedelic rhythms.
Why this album works
'Lonerism' received widespread critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album. The single 'Feels Like We Only Go Backwards' became a defining track of the era, showcasing the band's influence on the indie and psychedelic rock scenes.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing through introspection kaleidoscopic melodies for reflection dynamic journey with emotional resolution
- Context
- Released on October 5, 2012, 'Lonerism' is Tame Impala's second studio album following their critically acclaimed debut 'Innerspeaker'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound and gaining international attention, contributing to the neo-psychedelic revival of the early 2010s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eskimo Joe· Powderfinger· Pendulum· Birds of Tokyo· Sick Puppies· Tonight Alive· Jet· For King & Country
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Be Above It 3:21
- 2 Endors Toi 3:06
- 3 Apocalypse Dreams Standout 5:56
- 4 Mind Mischief 4:31
- 5 Music to Walk Home By 5:12
- 6 Why Won’t They Talk to Me? 4:46
- 7 Feels Like We Only Go Backwards Standout 3:12
- 8 Keep On Lying 5:54
- 9 Elephant Standout 3:31
- 10 She Just Won’t Believe Me 0:57
- 11 Nothing That Has Happened So Far Has Been Anything We Could Control 6:01
- 12 Sun’s Coming Up 5:20
Disc 2
- 1 Elephant (Todd Rundgren remix) 5:39
- 2 Elephant (Canyons Wooly Mammoth remix) 7:19
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