As Tame Impala’s fourth album tends towards its second anniversary, Kevin Parker has unveiled a new single in the lead-up to the deluxe box set reissue of The Slow Rush.
Originally released on February 14th, 2020, The Slow Rush became an important piece of music throughout the last two years, with its arrival coinciding with the last piece of normalcy we experienced before a global pandemic took hold. As such, the record – as brilliant as it is – soon became a comfort for many, with Parker’s luscious production and musical versatility assuring us of his status as a world-class artist.
Now, as things slowly return to normal, February of 2022 will not only see Tame Impala kick off a run of North American tour dates, but will also accompany the release of The Slow Rush’s deluxe box set reissue.
Set for release on February 18th, The Slow Rush deluxe box set will feature the original album on two transparent red LPs and alternate artwork, including a 40-page booklet and The Slow Rush 2050 calendar. Meanwhile, two additional 12″ LPs and one 7″ single will accompany the package, including pre-album single “Patience” (both original and its remix), additional extended versions and remixes, including the Lil Yachty remix of “Breathe Deeper”, and two previously-unheard B-sides.
One of these B-sides, “No Choice”, has been released alongside the reissue’s announcement, and shows Parker at the top of his game while raising the question of how such a dreamy piece of alt-rock didn’t quite make the cut.
While Tame Impala is set to kick off a run of global tour dates early next year (including a headline spot on May’s Hangout Festival in Alabama alongside Post Malone, Halsey, Megan Thee Stallion, Fall Out Boy, and more), Parker and his band are also set to return to Australia in October for some long-awaited (and frequently rescheduled) headline dates.
Tame Impala’s “No Choice” is out now, while the deluxe box set of The Slow Rush will be released on February 18th, 2022, with pre-orders available now.
Tame Impala 2022 Tour Dates
Rescheduled dates
Tuesday, October 18th, 2022
(Previously Thursday, December 9th, 2021)
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD (All Ages)
Thursday, October 20th, 2022
(Previously Tuesday, December 7th, 2021)
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW (All Ages)
Saturday, October 22nd, 2022
(Previously Sunday, December 12th, 2021)
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC (All Ages)
Sunday, October 23rd, 2022
(Previously Monday, December 13th, 2021)
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC (All Ages)
Wednesday, October 26th, 2022
(Previously Wednesday, December 15th, 2021)
Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena, Adelaide, SA (All Ages)
Saturday, October 29th, 2022
(Previously Saturday, December 18th, 2021)
RAC Arena, Perth, WA (All Ages)
Tickets on sale now through Ticketek
