Gumboot Soup
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2017
44 min · 11 tracks · psychedelic rock · garage rock · stoner rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of garage rock and psychedelic sounds, infused with a sense of playful experimentation.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its unconventional approach to songwriting and recording, with tracks written over various sessions and assembled into a cohesive project. It received critical acclaim, landing high positions in year-end lists and further solidifying King Gizzard's reputation as innovative artists in the modern rock scene.
- Best for
- steady flow with playful twists engaging journey through varied moods for afternoon exploration
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2017, 'Gumboot Soup' marked King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's fifth studio album in a prolific year where they released five albums. Following the experimental 'Flying Microtonal Banana', this album continues their exploration of diverse musical styles while showcasing their relentless creative output.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kadavar· Nebula· Arctic Monkeys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beginner’s Luck Standout 4:25
- 2 Greenhouse Heat Death Standout 4:13
- 3 Barefoot Desert 3:43
- 4 Muddy Water 3:38
- 5 Superposition 3:35
- 6 Down the Sink 3:59
- 7 The Great Chain of Being Standout 4:50
- 8 The Last Oasis 3:34
- 9 All Is Known 3:34
- 10 I’m Sleepin’ In 3:00
- 11 The Wheel 5:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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