Musicians here: what did Lonerism teach you about bass and songwriting?

Hey everyone,

This is mostly a question for people here who write their own music and are inspired by Kevin Parker / Tame Impala.

I’ve been listening to Lonerism a lot, and the more I pay attention to it, the more it feels like the bass is one of the most important parts of the album. Not just the guitars, synths or effects, but the way the bass moves, creates hooks, supports the drums, and makes the songs feel alive.

For musicians/producers here:

- What bass-related ideas or patterns have you noticed on Lonerism?
- How do you think Kevin uses bass differently from a typical rock approach?
- Are there any songwriting or arrangement lessons from that album that you’ve actually adapted into your own music?
- What should a beginner pay attention to if they want to learn from that style without just copying it?

I’m not asking for exact tabs or trying to clone the sound. I’m more interested in the mindset: groove, movement, space, repetition, melody, and how the bass interacts with drums and the rest of the track.

What’s one practical lesson from Lonerism that you’d pass on to someone trying to write better psychedelic/pop/rock music?