King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard has put together an impressive discography since 2010; they’ve released one album annually on average.

Flight B741 fits seamlessly into their impressive catalog. It takes an introspective approach while remaining relaxing and versatile.

They’re a psychedelic rock band

With 26 albums released so far, Australian psych-rock septet are extremely prolific. Playing with an eclectic, free-flowing energy that transcends genres, they boast a vast catalog of songs suitable for any listener from fan favorites to lesser known gems.

Flight b741, their latest album release, is an eclectic blend of funky jazzy psych rock featuring microtonal guitars and modular synthesiser loops for maximum excitement and songful adventure – leaving no lyrics necessary!

King Gizzard remains true to their roots despite their wide array of musical sounds; their incredible work ethic allows them to explore multiple genres.

They’re a metal band

As pioneers in breaking genre rules, they require great self-assurance in approaching such an ambitious style. On their 2021 album Chart for the Solution they combine jazz saxophone with throbbing synths, punk vocals, and hallucinatory phase shifters into an intoxicatingly melodious stew of sound.

Flight B741 showcases the band‘s strong lyrical presence, with Mackenzie playing on traditional idioms such as “casting pearls before swine” and “when pigs fly.” This juxtaposition brings lightheartedness into an otherwise serious record.

Although each song on King Gizzard’s album could stand on its own, their significance lies in how they relate to one another – this process being an integral part of his creative process.

They’re a jazz band

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s reputation for experimentalism within psych-rock is no exaggeration: just this year alone, their Australian septet has explored microtones (on Flying Microtonal Banana), explored epic fantasy themes (Nonagon Infinity) and delves deep into jazz fusion and acid rock for Sketches of Brunswick East.

Although their latest offering feels similar to last year’s sophomore Mild High Club release Skiptracing, their newest album feels more like a continuation of this release than anything else. It consists of soulful jazz, futuristic inclusions, and slow, vibing 90’s hip-hop sounds – even though it might not be their most exciting offering, it certainly makes for an entertaining journey!

They’re a fusion band

This band’s discography stands as an impressive testament to how diverse musical influences can come together and resonate with a western audience. They incorporated non-western mannerisms into their fifth album, took a detour into jazz fusion on their sixth record and left fans surprised with an endlessly looping prog epic on their seventh.

At their performance of “Nuclear Fusion,” which features an unusual drumbeat and synths that sound as though the sun will soon explode, at ARIAS, the band invited an audience member onto stage for its introduction.

They’re a microtonal band

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard has become one of the premier acts in music thanks to their prolific studio album release schedule, numerous live releases, and global fan base. Their signature sound has won them critical acclaim as well as festival headlining slots.

The band has long experimented with new sounds, such as microtonal tuning. Their latest album Flying Microtonal Banana showcases these sounds as well as jazz flourishes set against metronomic rhythms.

Recent performances at Red Rocks included three shows over two days, performing various material from their extensive catalogue with little repetition – an essential aspect of their charm.

They’re a dream pop band

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s unique brand of Australian psych-rock genre-benders King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard stands out from their genre peers by breaking conventions with ease, using talent and creativity that few can match.

Butterfly 3000 marks their 10th album in 10 years and takes new steps that we haven’t heard them take before. Although there are elements that veer off into dream pop territory, this LP still bears all the hallmarks of being an album from Gizzard & Izzy.

Their penchant for microtonal guitars can be heard throughout this album, adding Near Eastern and South Asian motifs to psychedelic funk songs as well as science-fiction song cycles for an entertaining listen. This bold yet fascinating release is well worth your consideration!

They’re a blues band

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard is an innovative band, not afraid to break rules and push boundaries. While taking their musicianship seriously, they also enjoy themselves immensely – creating hyper-engaging musical worlds which both amaze and engage listeners alike.

Flight b741, their most recent album, fits seamlessly into their already extensive discography. It fuses their trademark soothing, twangier songs with hard-rocking blues in the vein of Captain Beefheart.

Oddments is an eclectic compilation of outtakes from previous albums by Oddments. It showcases some of their most beloved songs as well.