# Apocalypse Dreams guitar solo

> Kevin Parker's guitar solo on Apocalypse Dreams by Tame Impala (2012) starts at about 2:49. From the album Lonerism. Played on a Rickenbacker 335.

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Tame Impala, 2012, from *Lonerism*. Solo by *Kevin Parker*.

A sprawling, grand track with shifting sections and a soaring climax. The guitar textures are dense and luminous.

Apocalypse Dreams by Tame Impala is #5 in our ranking of the best Tame Impala guitar solos. The solo is played by Kevin Parker and the song was released in 2012.

## In our lists

- [The Best Tame Impala Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/tame-impala-guitar-solos/) — #5

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Apocalypse Dreams?

Kevin Parker played the solo on Tame Impala's Apocalypse Dreams (2012).

### What guitar was used on the Apocalypse Dreams solo?

A rickenbacker 335, according to widely reported accounts.

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