Flight b741 cover

Flight b741

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2024

43 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic rock

A vibrant exploration of psychedelic textures layered over relentless garage rock rhythms, reflecting a journey through surreal landscapes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Mirage City — Opening the album with a swirling blend of hypnotic instrumentation and vivid imagery, this track sets the tone for the entire listening experience.
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    Hog Calling Contest — This track showcases the band's playful side, juxtaposing whimsical lyrics with a driving beat that encapsulates their garage rock roots.
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    Sad Pilot — With its melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics, this song serves as a poignant reflection amidst the album's more frenetic moments.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • psychedelic soundscapes for introspection
  • engaging journey through layers
  • warm grooves for relaxed listening
  • ideal for afternoon daydreaming

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Critical Peak — Innovative sound and cohesive narrative structure mark a significant artistic achievement.
Themes
surreal landscapes· Mirage City exploration· garage rock energy
Career context
By the release of Flight b741 in August 2024, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard had established themselves as prolific genre-benders, following their 2023 album, Changes. This album continued their tradition of experimentation, offering a sonic journey that builds on their previous explorations of complex arrangements and diverse influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Ty Segall· Pond· Tame Impala

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mirage City 4:48
  • 2 Antarctica 4:31
  • 3 Raw Feel 4:16
  • 4 Field of Vision 3:35
  • 5 Hog Calling Contest 3:20
  • 6 Le Risque 3:34
  • 7 Flight b741 3:58
  • 8 Sad Pilot 4:11
  • 9 Rats in the Sky 3:06
  • 10 Daily Blues 7:42

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