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"The second album is always the hardest in an artist’s career" "Lonerism," the second effort by the Australian band, continues in the vein of its predecessor "Innerspeaker," exploring musical territories akin (to give concrete examples) to Flaming Lips and MGMT.
The main aspects of the group's sound remain virtually unchanged: boisterous rhythm section, heavy (and sometimes excessive) use of keyboards and vocals (at times whiny) that articulate lyrics of good quality. It's precisely the lyrics that are the furthest point from the first album. There is indeed a marked improvement — also considering the themes addressed — in Parker's songwriting. "Lonerism," nearly exclusively recorded by the latter, is an album close to psychedelia combined with a refined pop taste, noticeable in tracks like "Apocalypse Dreams" and "Mind Mischief." There are also more rock episodes like the stoner of "Elephant" or more electronic tracks like "Why Won't They Talk to Me." When the album seems to wane in terms of effectiveness, "Keep On Lying" arrives, a track where the guitar becomes prominent and is peculiar for the presence of voices and laughter in the background.
In conclusion, it can be said that Tame Impala successfully pass the difficult test of the second album, managing to modernize the elements of a genre like psychedelia which is approaching its 50th anniversary.
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