Psychedelic rock band from Australia, Tame Impala released their most recent single “Elephant” from their second album Lonerism in July 2012. The band won Album of the Year in Rolling Stone for a second time. Core member of the band, Kevin Parker has produced a collaboration of relatable sentiments, memorable melodies, and harmonious electric rhythms all wrapped up into a fifty-one-minute album. Contradicting its album title, the album is full of happy pop inspired tunes topped with Parkers raspy high pitched voice. When listened to carefully, however, the lyrics are about sad milestones endured by people, but cannot be noticed right away due to the happy counter melodies. “You know that you’re dreaming about being loved by him/ Too bad your chances are slim” translates to the universal feeling of rejection. “It’s all about situations with other people and the outside world,” Parker said, “It’s more about that than physical isolation.” The track “Elephant” initially stands out as the kind of tune played for demanding encores from the crowd during festival performances. Interest rose in the US after the track was chosen as the soundtrack for an ad by Blackberry. The track appears to be about someone with a big ego that desires to be known. In the current generation, someone with these traits usually are wealthy and without humility. This is referenced in the word usage of “Cadillac” and “collar” in the song. Tame Impala will be touring regions of Australia in April 2013.
Lonerism in disguise
February 22, 2013
About the Contributor
Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
Senior Vivian Buenrostro is not only a writer for The Downey Legend online newspaper, but has also taken on the responsibility of Co-Editor-In-Chief. Having been a part of the newspaper staff since her sophomore year, she has experience with the different positions and has even held the positions of Arts and Entertainment Section Editor and Song of the Week Editor. “Newspaper has been one awesome ride these past three years,” Buenrostro said. “I’ve learned skills that are applicable to everything and anything.” Although Co-Editor-In-Chief is a tough and tedious job, Buenrostro is ready to take on the challenge. Throughout this year on staff she hopes to build a close bond with all of the staff members and have productive deadlines.
When she is not running the staff or writing stories, Buenrostro enjoys jogs around her neighborhood, making healthy shakes and other concoctions, or swimming in the waves at Huntington Beach. “Time doesn’t really exist when I’m in the ocean,” Buenrostro said. Buenrostro also loves live music; she has been to various concerts including Young the Giant, Arctic Monkeys, and Walk the Moon. Buenrostro plans to graduate and attend an out of state school far from California. “As much as I love Downey High,” Buenrostro said, “I can’t wait to go to college in a new environment.” While away at college she hopes to major in biology and medicine to start her path towards her career goal of being a doctor. Buenrostro aims to make her final year at Downey High School rewarding in both her academics and her position on The Downey Legend staff.