Murder of the Universe
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
  • Record Label: Heavenly
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2017
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. The 405
    Jun 26, 2017
    55
    This record’s three parts, separated by the gender of the narrator and little else, are muscular, repetitive, exhausting pieces of psych-math riffs that hardly let up. They make me feel like I’m stuck on an endless dancefloor, forced to nod my head into eternity.
  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 21, 2017
    50
    Apologists will see it as a paranoic update of the doom-rock blueprint laid down by King Crimson and Amon Düül. Anyone else will be reaching for the paracetamol.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 60
  3. Negative: 3 out of 60
  1. CiphirSol
    Jul 10, 2017
    7
    Oh boy, if only I could get a version that condenses the smaller tracks into something larger and removes the overdub narrative I could reallyOh boy, if only I could get a version that condenses the smaller tracks into something larger and removes the overdub narrative I could really get down to this. KG is at their best when playing something tight and cohesive like Nonagon, this gets a bit sprawling at time, but most of the cogs are in the right place.… Full Review »
  2. AdmiralJones42
    Jun 23, 2017
    9
    King Gizzard have done it again. The most prolific band in the world has once more managed to create a masterful record woven with intricateKing Gizzard have done it again. The most prolific band in the world has once more managed to create a masterful record woven with intricate polyrhythm, punishing drive, far-out narrative, and complex musicianship in a short matter of months since their last release. Their signature blend of psych and prog garage rock mixed in with heavy elements of doom metal and math rock help to create one of the most impactful and creative listens of the year. Don't be fooled by the 22-track listing, this album is truly only 3 long chapters subdivided into short segments. Very highly recommended.

    Best Track: "Chapter I: The Tale of The Altered Beast"    … Full Review »
  3. Burgigham
    Sep 12, 2022
    9
    this album is rediculous. the spoken word, insaine synth, and firey guitar solos make for an absurd lovecraftian roller coaster.
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