New Music Friday: Top Albums for Oct. 17
Explore the latest releases, including The Last Dinner Party, Tame Impala, and bar italia.
Tame Impala's New Sound
Kevin Parker's follow-up to 2020's The Slow Rush sheds psych rock for rave culture, emphasizing beats and atmosphere, with themes of hedonism and living in the moment.
It's a bit of a wallower, as evidenced by the lead single "Loser," a sadboy dancefloor jam.
Vinyl Variants
- Bluejay-blue vinyl (web-store exclusive)
- Smoke vinyl (web-store exclusive)
- Classic black vinyl
- Clear and yellow versions (exclusive retailers)
Bar Italia: A New Sound
Bar italia offers a grunge-y, gritty, and new-wave sound, perfect for fans of Jesus & Mary Chain, Sleater-Kinney, and Blonde Redhead.
Author's summary: New Music Friday features top albums from Tame Impala and more.