Butterfly 3000
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
  • Record Label: KGLW
  • Release Date: Jun 11, 2021
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jun 11, 2021
    60
    This formulaic approach lacks surprise – once you’re a few tracks in, you’ve heard it all. It might not be a total hot Gizz summer, but at least we’ve got a few extra bangers to bask in.

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. d3GLycXzFi55pL
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    King Gizzard clearly decided to hone their skills on this one to create something with general appeal, and it is really well done. AsKing Gizzard clearly decided to hone their skills on this one to create something with general appeal, and it is really well done. As different as it is it's far from unexpected from such prolific creators. I wouldn't be surprised if they hit every major genre before they call it quits. But they're not doing it just to say they did- they're doing it to bring their own spin to it, and you can tell they're clearly having fun breaking down all the doors and creating- with a feeling they have deep roots in whatever they're doing. And their goal of making a fun album? It's one of the most fun albums I've heard all year. They're slowly acquiring the notoriety of legends... maybe they already are.… Full Review »
  2. Theraxel
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Beautiful. Honest. Refreshing.

    Butterfly 3000, King Gizzard's 17th studio album is a beautiful piece and is consistently warm and uplifting    Beautiful. Honest. Refreshing.

    Butterfly 3000, King Gizzard's 17th studio album is a beautiful piece and is consistently warm and uplifting throughout.

    This album feels like a complete detox from reality - Life may not be perfect and there are so many worries that plague us every day, but we need to take a step back and appreciate the beauty in life and allow ourselves to be happy.

    The songs that stand out to me the most are Blue Morpho, Interior People and Catching Smoke - but to say they stand out is bit misleading because of the absolute consistency of quality in the album from start to finish.

    This arpeggiated, psych dream-pop album is amazing and yet another major innovation in the bands genre-bending portfolio.    … Full Review »
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    Jul 4, 2021
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