What makes Made in Timeland by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard notable?

'Made in Timeland' is notable for its unique structure, consisting of two extensive tracks that challenge conventional listening habits. The album has garnered attention for its immersive soundscapes and creative approach to time, reflecting a growing trend in music towards longer, more exploratory pieces that encourage deep listening. Released on March 5, 2022, 'Made in Timeland' is King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's ambitious follow-up to their prolific 2021 output. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation as genre-bending innovators, embracing lengthy compositions and experimental approaches after their breakthrough in the mid-2010s.

How many songs are on Made in Timeland?

Made in Timeland has 2 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

Made in Timeland

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2022

30 min · 2 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling journey through hypnotic grooves and layered textures that defy traditional song structure.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Timeland — Opening the album with an expansive 15-minute journey, 'Timeland' showcases the band's ability to blend psychedelic elements with a continuous, evolving rhythm that invites listeners into a trance-like state.
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Smoke & Mirrors — 'Smoke & Mirrors' serves as a counterpoint to 'Timeland', exploring themes of illusion and perception while maintaining a captivating groove that further develops the album's introspective narrative.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

68 /100

Alpine

Higher than 93% of albums we've rated

The album's unique structure and immersive soundscapes set it apart, though its impact remains limited within its genre.

What we noticed

Both tracks feature repetitive motifs and gradual build-ups, allowing the listener to become immersed in the evolving soundscapes.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 9/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Challenges conventional song structure with its unique two-track format.
Themes: trance-like rhythms· illusion of time· psychedelic exploration
Career context: Released on March 5, 2022, 'Made in Timeland' is King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's ambitious follow-up to their prolific 2021 output. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation as genre-bending innovators, embracing lengthy compositions and experimental approaches after their breakthrough in the mid-2010s.
Stylistic neighbors: Ty Segall· Pond· Tame Impala