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Live in Adelaide '19

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2020

111 min · 18 tracks · psychedelic rock

A frenetic live performance blending psychedelic rock and garage energy, capturing the raw essence of King Gizzard's eclectic sound.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Planet B — This track features a driving rhythm and catchy hooks, representing the band's blend of urgent themes with vibrant instrumentation, making it a crowd favorite.
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    Mars for the Rich — With its incisive lyrics critiquing wealth disparity set against an infectious groove, this track encapsulates the band's socially conscious message wrapped in engaging melodies.
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    Self‐Immolate — The lengthy instrumental exploration showcases King Gizzard's improvisational prowess, building tension and delivering a climactic experience that exemplifies their live energy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album captures King Gizzard's energetic live performance with strong improvisation and cohesive flow.

What we noticed

  • The album features a continuous flow of tracks with minimal pauses, creating an immersive live experience.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • frenetic energy for live settings
  • extended tracks for deep immersion
  • engaging spontaneity in performance
  • excellent for group listening

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer concise, standalone tracks
  • seek predictable song structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A live album that showcases their improvisational skills, not a primary entry point.
Themes
wealth disparity critique· frenzied live energy· psychedelic improvisation
Career context
Released on January 10, 2020, 'Live in Adelaide '19' arrives shortly after King Gizzard's prolific 2019, during which they released five studio albums. This album showcases their dynamic live presence, further establishing them as a leading force in contemporary psychedelic music.
Stylistic neighbors
Ty Segall· Pond· Tame Impala

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Evil Star 2:34
  • 2 Planet B 4:17
  • 3 Mars for the Rich 4:13
  • 4 Venusian 1 4:47
  • 5 Cyboogie 6:56
  • 6 Real’s Not Real 3:53
  • 7 Hot Water 6:52
  • 8 Open Water 8:04
  • 9 Sleep Drifter 3:17
  • 10 Billabong Valley 7:13
  • 11 The Bird Song 5:28
  • 12 Inner Cell 3:46
  • 13 Loyalty 4:03
  • 14 Horology 2:41
  • 15 Plastic Boogie 4:04
  • 16 Organ Farmer 2:56
  • 17 Self‐Immolate 6:36
  • 18 Head On/Pill 29:42

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