Murder of the Universe
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2017
46 min · 21 tracks · psychedelic rock · garage rock · stoner rock
A chaotic blend of garage rock and psychedelic sounds narrating a surreal, dystopian saga.
Why this album works
'Murder of the Universe' is notable for its ambitious narrative scope and unique structure, blending music with spoken word elements. It received critical acclaim, featuring prominently in discussions about the band's innovative approach to album-making, and it showcased their ability to merge various genres seamlessly.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with surprises narrative progression through chaos immersive storytelling in sequence
- Context
- Released as King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's fifth studio album, 'Murder of the Universe' arrived in the midst of their prolific output, following the experimental double album 'Flying Microtonal Banana'. This period marked a significant artistic evolution for the band, as they delved deeper into conceptual storytelling and diverse musical styles, solidifying their reputation for boundary-pushing creativity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kadavar· Nebula· Arctic Monkeys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Tale of the Altered Beast: A New World 0:57
- 2 The Tale of the Altered Beast: Altered Beast I 2:23
- 3 The Tale of the Altered Beast: Alter Me I 0:45
- 4 The Tale of the Altered Beast: Altered Beast II Standout 4:28
- 5 The Tale of the Altered Beast: Alter Me II 1:25
- 6 The Tale of the Altered Beast: Altered Beast III 2:14
- 7 The Tale of the Altered Beast: Alter Me III 1:26
- 8 The Tale of the Altered Beast: Altered Beast IV 5:10
- 9 The Tale of the Altered Beast: Life/Death 0:59
- 10 The Lord of Lightning Vs Balrog: Some Context 0:16
- 11 The Lord of Lightning Vs Balrog: The Reticent Raconteur 1:05
- 12 The Lord of Lightning Vs Balrog: The Lord of Lightning Standout 5:07
- 13 The Lord of Lightning Vs Balrog: The Balrog 4:29
- 14 The Lord of Lightning Vs Balrog: The Floating Fire 1:54
- 15 The Lord of Lightning Vs Balrog: The Acrid Corpse 1:00
- 16 Han‐Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe: Welcome to an Altered Future 0:55
- 17 Han‐Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe: Digital Black 2:46
- 18 Han‐Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe: Han‐Tyumi, the Confused Cyborg 2:21
- 19 Han‐Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe: Soy‐Protein Munt Machine 0:30
- 20 Han‐Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe: Vomit Coffin 2:19
- 21 Han‐Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe: Murder of the Universe Standout 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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