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As Expected, Tame Impala's 'The Slow Rush' Is Smashing It On Charts Around The Globe

25 February 2020 | 3:12 pm | Staff Writer

Another huge win for Kevin Parker.

Tame Impala - aka Kevin Parker - hit #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart this past weekend with his latest offering, The Slow Rush.

It's not just local success for Parker though, with the album also picking up a number of high chart positions around the globe.

The Slow Rush has secured #2 on debut on both albums chart in both Belgium and The Netherlands, as well as hitting #3 in UK, Ireland, Switzerland, New Zealand and Canada.

The run continues in Norway (#5), Germany and Japan (#7), Sweden (#8), Austria (#9), France (#11), Finland (#12) and Italy (#20).

Additionally, the album has also debut at #1 on the UK vinyl chart and #2 on the US equivalent.

Tame Impala's Australian headline tour kicks off in Brisbane on Saturday 18 April and will then head to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Head to theGuide for all the info.