K.G.
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
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  1. 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 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    K.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
  2. 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 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 excitingPersonally, 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
  3. TheFunkHole
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    This is one of the better KGLW albums to date and a stellar, solid album all around. There's a nice variety of styles and some bodacious rocking riffs.

    Solid 9 out of 10 for 2020! Ok, maybe 8.5 but definitely not less than 8. All you 7's can bugger off. I'm giving it a 9. It's a 9.
  4. 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 which electro-bağlama is used.
  5. 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, 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    ( 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
  6. kebab-boi
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    King Gizzard have just released their 16th studio album. This new full length LP is a continuation to 2017’s “Flying Microtonal Banana”. One of the 5 albums King Gizzard have released that year. Both of which are labeled as “Explorations into Microtonal tuning”. 2017’s FMB being volume 1, and 2020’s K.G. volume 2. But what have Gizz done within these 3 years? What experiences have theyKing Gizzard have just released their 16th studio album. This new full length LP is a continuation to 2017’s “Flying Microtonal Banana”. One of the 5 albums King Gizzard have released that year. Both of which are labeled as “Explorations into Microtonal tuning”. 2017’s FMB being volume 1, and 2020’s K.G. volume 2. But what have Gizz done within these 3 years? What experiences have they cultivated? I feel like they have solidified and matured their sound, and learned how to incorporate microtones in their music in a more fluent manner. This album seems to have fixed my complaints regarding FMB. FMB was using microtones in every single section of its tracks, which felt forced and overdone. However, Gizz learned where and when to use them. Thus, changing it from a gimmick into a tool that expands their musical explorations, and as a result making their oriental aesthetic sound a lot more authentic. What I also enjoyed in this record is that it’s a lot more: cohesive, well structured, and a lot more versatile. Although the songwriting is pretty much on par with FMB. Sonically, K.G. is all over the place, it incorporates elements of: psych rock, progressive rock, garage, folk, house, as well as their collection of musical experiences gathered from their previous records. KGLW - 7
    Automation - 8.2
    Minimum Brain Size - 8.9
    Straws In The Wind - 7.7
    Some Of Us - 7.9
    Ontology - 6.9
    Intrasport - 8
    Oddlife - 8.9
    Honey - 8
    The Hungry Wolf of Fate - 9

    Final score: 8.05 ≈ 8.1/10 (rounded to 1 dp)    … Expand
  7. Hawkmaster
    Nov 24, 2020
    9
    great music from a legendary band. Definitely taking them in an awesome direction.
  8. 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 favorite song. Good job boys,once again you proved that i stan true artist. Thank you for this beautiful album.
  9. 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

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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. 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.
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  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]
  3. Under The Radar
    Nov 25, 2020
    80
    King Gizz have always been clever at pairing genre-bending song structures with meaningful lyrics, packed with philosophical motifs and activism shrouded in science fiction. K.G. certainly holds that trend. Tracks such as “Minimum Brain Size” and “Ontology” contain complex observations of human existence, but these revelations can be easily missed because of the songs’ captivating delivery.
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