Flying Microtonal Banana cover

Flying Microtonal Banana

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2017

41 min · 9 tracks · psychedelic rock · garage rock · stoner rock

A vibrant exploration of microtonal scales wrapped in psychedelic rock textures and garage energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression through tracks
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • vibrant exploration of sound
  • engaging headphone detail hunting

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 24, 2017, 'Flying Microtonal Banana' marked King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's ninth studio album during a prolific period. Following their experimental pivot with 'Nonagon Infinity,' this album further showcased their commitment to pushing musical boundaries, specifically through microtonal tuning and instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Ty Segall· Pond· Tame Impala

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rattlesnake 7:48
  • 2 Melting 5:27
  • 3 Open Water 7:14
  • 4 Sleep Drifter 4:45
  • 5 Billabong Valley 3:35
  • 6 Anoxia 3:04
  • 7 Doom City 3:14
  • 8 Nuclear Fusion 4:15
  • 9 Flying Microtonal Banana 2:34

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