Summer 2017 “Murder of the Universe” was released. Along with playing just the right amount out of tune as they say, it gives the album a funky Middle Eastern sound that’s unique and just solid from start to finish.
In “Flying Microtonal Banana” they seem to have mastered the use of microtones which are essentially notes in between notes, which isn’t really used in western music. An idea that’s been in the works for longer than any other album they finally did it, and to the praise of fans and critics alike, It’s a cult favorite along with Mind fuzz.Īfter a long break, or what may seem like a long break to the King Gizz fanbase, there next album “Flying Microtonal Banana” was released in the beginning of 2017 along with a promise of 4 other albums that year. Released in 2016, “Nonagon infinity” is a never-ending rock opera where every song leads you directly to the next and the last song swinging you all the way back to the top for another listen. This shorter album was only a side project while working on their more anticipated album, “Nonagon infinity”. Filled with bright hooks and a lighter tone it’s a good mix up from their heavier stuff. 2015 they released “Paper Mache Dream Balloon” this all acoustic psychedelic pop record was where a lot of fans entered King Gizz for the first time.
2015 they released “Quarters!” A softer jazz rock jam consisting of 4 songs all 10:10 long, featuring the stand out “Rivers” which still manages make it on most set lists when playing live today. That same year they made it up with “I’m in Your Mind Fuzz”, when asked where to first start when listening to these guys, start here as this is where, I think, they really found their sound and became a foundation for future albums. 2014 they released “Oddments” which was more of a collage of discarded concepts and songs from previous albums and ideas, but still hold cult favorites. There sophomore, “Float Along- Fill Your Lungs” is there first true dive in psychedelic rock and they don’t hesitate at all with their 16-minute intro song, “Head On/pill”. Low quality, the title track recorded on iPhones, this album is raw, showing us who king gizzard are for the first time. Their debut “12 Bar Bruise” is a rough, garage rock album. King gizzard have released 12 albums as of today each with there own concept and sound. It’s a crazy amount of work to be doin in top of releasing multiple albums a year and touring but having this record label gives the band the creative freedom they need to create whatever they want. Eric Moore started his own independent record label called Flightless Records which serves as King Gizzards own record label. Using two drummers gives king gizzard an intensity and range in their music that not too many other artists can match.
Then there’s cookie Craig on rhythm guitar, Lucas Skinner on bass, and there two drummers, yes two, Michael Cavanaugh and Eric Moore. Joey Walker, other guitarist and occasional vocalist, Ambrose Kenny bringing his harmonica and rough vocals into a few cuts. King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard are Stu Mackenzie, lead guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, flute, keyboard, clarinet, sitar, bass guitar, the man can do it all and is the master mind behind all their ideas. Four years after their debut they released 8 albums, roughly about two a year since 2012 and made a promise to release 5 albums in 2017, all with a very specific idea or concept to fulfill. The Australian rock group produce some of the most inventive, fun, unique rock albums available. It calls for your attention and they will surely keep it.
King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard, yes, the name is outrageous but so is the music in the best possible way.
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