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Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2022

63 min · 7 tracks · psychedelic rock · garage rock · stoner rock

A sprawling sonic journey through heavy riffs and experimental textures, merging cosmic themes with primal energy.

Why this album works

The album debuted at number three on the ARIA Albums Chart, showcasing its commercial success in Australia. Additionally, it received critical acclaim for its ambitious structure and innovative soundscapes, cementing King Gizzard's status as a leading force in contemporary rock music.
Career context
By the time 'Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava' was released in October 2022, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard had solidified their reputation for genre-blending experimentation. This album follows their prolific output during the pandemic years, including five albums in 2020 and a return to live performances. It represents a further exploration of their psychedelic roots while incorporating new thematic elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Kadavar· Nebula· Arctic Monkeys

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Mycelium Standout 7:35
  • 2 Ice V 10:15
  • 3 Magma Standout 9:05
  • 4 Lava 6:40

Disc 2

  • 1 Hell’s Itch 13:27
  • 2 Iron Lung Standout 9:04
  • 3 Gliese 710 7:47

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