Infest the Rats' Nest
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2019
34 min · 9 tracks · psychedelic rock · garage rock · stoner rock
A relentless barrage of thrashing guitars and frenetic rhythms paints a dystopian vision of a future consumed by chaos.
Why this album works
The album received widespread acclaim, being lauded for its bold departure from previous styles and its conceptual depth addressing themes of ecological disaster and societal collapse. It peaked at number 15 on the ARIA Albums Chart and has been influential within the underground metal scene, highlighting King Gizzard's ability to transcend genres while maintaining their unique identity.
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening cathartic release through chaos energetic burst for workouts
- Context
- By the time 'Infest the Rats' Nest' was released in August 2019, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard had established themselves as prolific genre-benders with multiple successful projects. This album marked their first foray into thrash metal, following the experimental 'Gumboot Soup' in late 2017 and the ambitious 'Polygondwanaland' in 2018, showcasing their versatility and willingness to challenge their own sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kadavar· Nebula· Arctic Monkeys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Planet B Standout 3:56
- 2 Mars for the Rich 4:11
- 3 Organ Farmer 2:39
- 4 Superbug Standout 6:43
- 5 Venusian 1 3:20
- 6 Perihelion 3:11
- 7 Venusian 2 2:44
- 8 Self‐Immolate Standout 4:28
- 9 Hell 3:39
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