Chunky Shrapnel
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2020
76 min · 16 tracks · psychedelic rock
A frenetic live document capturing King Gizzard's explosive energy and eclectic style across various vibrant performances.
Top tracks — play these first
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The River (live in Luxembourg ’19) — This track highlights the band's dynamic range and lyrical storytelling, transitioning from serene melodies to explosive instrumentals, embodying their signature sound.
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Planet B (live in London ’19) — With its urgent themes and driving rhythms, this song captures the band's ability to blend environmental commentary with infectious grooves, making it a standout performance.
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Murder of the Universe (live in Utrecht ’19) — This track showcases the band's theatrical narrative style paired with a heavy instrumental backdrop, illustrating their commitment to concept-driven music.
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Let Me Mend the Past (live in Madrid ’19) — A poignant moment on the album that combines introspective lyrics with a raw live feel, it emphasizes vulnerability amidst their typically high-energy performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures live energy with strong performances but varies in compositional strength across tracks.
What we noticed
- Several tracks transition seamlessly into one another, creating a continuous flow that maintains the energy throughout.
- The performances often include extended instrumental sections, allowing for exploration of themes and motifs in real-time.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- short bursts of intensity
- exploratory sound with variety
- cathartic release through chaos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer structured, predictable flows
- want standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A vibrant live album showcasing their energy, but not a primary entry point.
- Career context
- By the time 'Chunky Shrapnel' was released in April 2020, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard had already established themselves as a prolific band with multiple albums under their belt, including their critically acclaimed 'Gumboot Soup' from 2017. This album functions as both a reflection of their live prowess and an exploration of their expansive discography, showcasing tracks performed during their extensive touring in 2019.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ty Segall· Pond· Tame Impala
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Evil Star 2:09
- 2 The River (live in Luxembourg ’19) 9:38
- 3 Wah Wah (live in Madrid ’19) 3:24
- 4 Road Train (live in Manchester ’19) 3:39
- 5 Murder of the Universe (live in Utrecht ’19) 5:04
- 6 Quarantine 2:00
- 7 Planet B (live in London ’19) 6:02
- 8 Parking (live in Brussels ’19) 2:02
- 9 Venusian 2 (live in Milan ’19) 3:11
- 10 Hell (live in Milan ’19) 3:37
- 11 Let Me Mend the Past (live in Madrid ’19) 2:58
- 12 Anamnesis 3:10
- 13 Inner Cell (live in Utrecht ’19) 3:49
- 14 Loyalty (live in Utrecht ’19) 3:52
- 15 Horology (live in Utrecht ’19) 2:35
- 16 A Brief History of Planet Earth (live in London, Berlin, Utrecht and Barcelona ’19) 19:03
What to play next
L.W.
2021
This album continues the live energy and eclectic style while introducing fresh elements.
Fishing for Fishies
2019
It sets a playful tone with varied styles that lead into the vibrant chaos of Chunky Shrapnel.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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