I'm in Your Mind Fuzz
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Dec 15, 2014
    90
    They’re too wilfully mad to emulate Tame Impala’s success, but if you’re after a freaking out, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s outrageous noise deserves attention.
  2. Mojo
    Dec 17, 2014
    80
    It rates amongst the best three or four post-millennial psychedelic rock records. [Jan 2015, p.95]
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  3. Uncut
    Dec 4, 2014
    80
    Tame Impala/Pond and Unknown Mortal Orchestra are kindred spirits, but it's KG's hyperactive tendencies that distinguish them. [Jan 2015, p.74]
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  5. The Guardian
    Dec 1, 2014
    80
    They’re at their most exciting when they drone, but not in the mid-paced, two-chord way of so much modern psychedelia.
  6. The Line of Best Fit
    Dec 1, 2014
    75
    I'm In Your Mind Fuzz is a peculiar delight; one which you should indulge in at least once, if only just to try it. It may just leave you wanting another taste.
  7. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 16, 2014
    70
    In other hands, this would make for a frustrating listen, but there's a melodic warmth to mainman Stu Mackenzie's cosmic musings. [Jan 2015, p.120]
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  8. Pitchfork
    Dec 5, 2014
    70
    If they've managed to brainwash their listeners, they've done it by making a record that's hard to tune out.
  9. CMJ
    Dec 1, 2014
    70
    The songs are solid and don’t mess around as much as the show. Though the non-stop, not exactly dancey indulgence groove ride of the whole first half, no pause until six songs in, might nag some.
  10. Exclaim
    Dec 1, 2014
    70
    As a whole, the album solidifies King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard as a truly ambitious band who balance classic songwriting with wild experimentation.
  11. Q Magazine
    Dec 8, 2014
    60
    Their stall is pretty clearly set out then, yet... Mind Fuzz's most enduring quality is the overriding, Technicolor sense of fun that runs throughout. [Jan 2015, p.128]
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  12. The Observer (UK)
    Dec 1, 2014
    60
    Their longer songs at times dissolving into aimless jamming. The quieter ones, meanwhile, have a tendency to drift past prettily but inconsequentially.
  13. AllMusic
    Dec 1, 2014
    60
    The band's overall distaste for sound quality will probably put some listeners off, as much of the record sounds like it was recorded in real time on an old Tascam four-track in somebody's basement, but King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard possess enough pop acumen and oddball charm to lure even the most unsuspecting psych-rock fan downstairs for a taste.

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 46
  3. Negative: 1 out of 46
  1. deadbank
    Mar 27, 2019
    6
    Favorites: Am I In Heaven?, Her and I (Slow Jam 2)
    Least Favorites: I'm In Your Mind Fuzz
  2. guitarmaniac004
    Dec 18, 2017
    9
    It's by far King Gizzard's most hard hitting and heavily distorted album. Seriously good songwriting done on this album. One song seamlesslyIt's by far King Gizzard's most hard hitting and heavily distorted album. Seriously good songwriting done on this album. One song seamlessly fades into the next. There's not a dull moment on this. It's also my favorite project of theirs to date.… Full Review »
  3. curlzncrush
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    A psychedelic concept album that has some absolutely mind-blowing, face-melting moments of intense and also some more relaxed jamming. AnA psychedelic concept album that has some absolutely mind-blowing, face-melting moments of intense and also some more relaxed jamming. An incredibly cohesive album, despite a slight mid-album slump in originality, in that some of the previous tracks feel somewhat rehashed and recycled until the Slow Jams come in to win the way.

    I would recommend this album to fans of psychedelic rock, garage rock and surf rock everywhere.    … Full Review »
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