Demos Vol. 1 + Vol. 2
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2020
91 min · 28 tracks · psychedelic rock · garage rock · stoner rock
A sprawling collection of raw, experimental demos showcasing the band’s eclectic sound and playful creativity.
Why this album works
This album stands out for its glimpse into the band's creative process, featuring early versions of songs that would later become staples in their discography. The release was well-received by fans and critics alike, reinforcing the band's status as avant-garde musicians unafraid to experiment with their sound.
- Best for
- playful experimentation and spontaneity wave-like pacing with surprises short bursts of creativity
- Context
- By 2020, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard had established themselves as prolific innovators in the garage and psychedelic rock scenes, following their ambitious 2019 releases 'Fishing for Fishies' and 'Infest the Rats' Nest'. 'Demos Vol. 1 + Vol. 2' comes after a series of albums that solidified their reputation for genre-blending and rapid output, reflecting their willingness to share unrefined ideas with fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kadavar· Nebula· Arctic Monkeys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Music to Kill Bad People To 4:19
- 2 Evil Death Roll (demo) Standout 4:32
- 3 Dirt (demo) 3:16
- 4 BIT BIT BIT BIT BIT BIT BIT 2:11
- 5 Sketches of Brunswick East (demo) 4:30
- 6 Demo No. 79 2:07
- 7 Planet B (demo) Standout 3:57
- 8 The Bird Song (demo) 3:15
- 9 Muddy Water (demo) 2:01
- 10 Mars for the Rich (demo) 2:04
- 11 Footy Footy (demo) 1:38
- 12 Stevie Ray Horn 3:19
- 13 Automation (demo) 2:56
- 14 Fishing for Fishies (demo) Standout 4:23
Disc 2
- 1 Music to Eat Bananas To 3:13
- 2 The Spider and Me (demo) 2:43
- 3 Most of What I Like (demo) 4:05
- 4 9 TET 2:17
- 5 Demo No. 67 2:15
- 6 Danger $$$ (demo) 1:35
- 7 Horology (demo) 1:36
- 8 Honey (demo) 4:27
- 9 The 10th Boogie 3:59
- 10 Let It Bleed (demo) 2:37
- 11 Tezeta (demo) 2:14
- 12 Scared of Christmas 2:12
- 13 Sleepwalker (demo) 2:40
- 14 Straws in the Wind (demo) 11:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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