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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

  • Summary: The 16th full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band was recorded remotely from each member's home during the COVID-19 quarantine.
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  • Record Label: Universal
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Neo-Prog
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Nov 24, 2020
    90
    Overall, it’s clear that King Gizz’s tireless effort over the past 8 years still has no end in sight as they release yet another radical and innovative album which doesn’t fall short of the endless inspiration that King Gizzard continue to shine.
  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 8, 2020
    80
    Their interplay of conventional instruments is unconventionally jagged, pastoral, abrasive, exotic, heavy and light in equal measure. [Jan 2021, p.82]
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  3. Mojo
    Nov 18, 2020
    80
    KG is no mere retread of the earlier album, Stu Mackenzie's custom-built electric baglama leading him in unexpected directions. [Jan 2021, p.86]
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  4. Pitchfork
    Mar 3, 2021
    80
    King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard reaffirm their status as the house band for post-Trump geopolitical tumult, but in lieu of conceptual suites about barfing robots and intergalactic colonization, K.G. feels much more grounded, even personal. The album’s vigorous peak-hour standouts, “Ontology” and “Oddlife,” each ponder the meaning of life from opposing macro and micro angles.
  5. Uncut
    Nov 18, 2020
    70
    They're breaking no new personal ground, then but. ... Their enthusiasm and wayward energy carry them. [Jan 2021, p.27]
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  6. AllMusic
    Nov 24, 2020
    70
    Apart from this one song ["Intrasport"], King Gizzard don't break much new ground on K.G., and while that in itself might be something of a letdown, the result is still quite pleasing.
  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 18, 2020
    60
    No doubt many of these songs will go on to be fan favourites, but while it’s not a step backwards, it certainly is a step sideways for a band who until now have been in perpetual motion.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. MadalinaC
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    One of their best albums. I absolutely can't get enough. I listen the album everyday because it's so comforting. Blue and grey my favoriteOne of their best albums. I absolutely can't get enough. I listen the album everyday because it's so comforting. Blue and grey my favorite song. Good job boys,once again you proved that i stan true artist. Thank you for this beautiful album.… Expand
  2. Godzilla2028
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The songs on here are **** awesome, spanning many different genres while incorporating microtonality throughout the album.… Expand
  4. Hawkmaster
    Nov 24, 2020
    9
    great music from a legendary band. Definitely taking them in an awesome direction.
  5. Theraxel
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    K.G. is the second volume of King Gizzard's 'explorations in microtonal tuning', a successor of their 2017 album Flying Microtonal BananaK.G. is the second volume of King Gizzard's 'explorations in microtonal tuning', a successor of their 2017 album Flying Microtonal Banana (FMB). The album features a plethora of strong tracks and diverges in their more formula of microtonal experimentation from FMB featuring a broader range of genres.

    Tracks range from the simple, yet beautiful acoustic track 'Honey' to the Turkish House-esque 'Intrasport' to the more traditional "Gizzard-sounding" garage sludge song 'Hungry Wolf of Fate', reminiscent of of Gumboot Soup's 'The Great Chain of Being'. All songs flow well together despite their diversity with tracks 'Minimum Brain Size', 'Ontology' and 'Intraport' standing out (as songs not already released as singles).

    K.G. is another ground-pushing album by King Gizzard that beautifully expands on their microtonal creativity for some brilliantly experimental and enjoyable music.

    9/10    … Expand
  6. Lajaleaa
    Mar 28, 2021
    8
    ( 85/100 )

    Realmente me sorprende la frecuencia de la calidad de esta banda. Saltando entre géneros, energías, humores y, de repente,    ( 85/100 )

    Realmente me sorprende la frecuencia de la calidad de esta banda. Saltando entre géneros, energías, humores y, de repente, estilos, KGLW conoce tan bien a la música como personalidad y está tan apasionada de ella que parece que este es un romance imposible. Aún así, la banda no deja de demostrar su amor y visión en la música y "K.G." simplemente se añade a la colección con gusto y emoción. Es sorprendente la diversidad instrumental y musical que la banda puede encontrar a partir del Rock y, con la producción principal de Stu Mackenzie, la creatividad, extensión, dinamismo y juego de sonidos y energías, fortalece la discografía de KWLW, enaltece la fuerza y poder de la banda y le dan al mundo una rato de diversión, entretenimiento e inteligencia musical que se puede degustar fácilmente.
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    I'm really surprised with the frequency of the quality of this band. Jumping in between genres, energies, moods, and even styles, KGLW knows so good the music as a personality, and they're so passionate about it that it seems that this is an impossible romance. Still, the band doesn't stop showing their love and vision in music, and "K.G." is added to the collection with pleasure and excitement. The musical and instrumental diversity that the band can find taking Rock as the origin it's surprising. With the main production of Stu Mackenzie, the creativity, extension, dynamism, and game of sounds and energies, he strengthens the discography of KWLW, exalts the force and power of the band, and give to the world a moment of fun, entertainment, and musical intelligence that can be easily enjoyed.    … Expand
  7. HG_Kitara
    Nov 20, 2020
    8
    Personally, I think claiming this hasn't broadened King Gizzard's sound is the wrong assumption to make. This album combines some of theirPersonally, I think claiming this hasn't broadened King Gizzard's sound is the wrong assumption to make. This album combines some of their strengths across the majority of their discography, and puts their microtonal spin on it, and even treads new ground such as the Britney inspired "Intrasport". Ranging from psychedelic lows to distorted metal riffs highs, KG is an engaging and exciting experience, with a sound unique to only them.… Expand
  8. lovezero
    Nov 26, 2020
    7
    They are highly influenced by Turkish folk music, nearly the same. In Turkey, people dance at weddings to this kinda music in whichThey are highly influenced by Turkish folk music, nearly the same. In Turkey, people dance at weddings to this kinda music in which electro-bağlama is used.… Expand

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