What makes Nonagon Infinity by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard notable?

Nonagon Infinity received widespread critical acclaim and was noted for its unique structure—designed to loop seamlessly back to the beginning, creating an infinite listening experience. It debuted at number 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart, showcasing the band's growing popularity and influence within the psychedelic rock scene. Released on April 29, 2016, Nonagon Infinity is the seventh studio album by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, coming shortly after their prolific output in 2015. This album marked a crucial point in their career as they began to solidify their reputation for genre-blurring experimentation and ambitious concepts, following albums like Paper Mâché Dream Balloon and I’m In Your Mind Fuzz.

Who is Nonagon Infinity for?

Nonagon Infinity works well if you're into relentless energy for driving, dynamic peaks and valleys and headphone detail hunting required.

How many songs are on Nonagon Infinity?

Nonagon Infinity has 9 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Nonagon Infinity

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2016

41 min · 9 tracks · psychedelic rock

A relentless, hypnotic journey through psychedelic rock that loops endlessly and builds in intensity with each track.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Robot Stop — Opening the album with a ferocious energy, this track sets the tone for the entire experience while introducing themes of chaos and control that resonate throughout.
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Gamma Knife — This standout single combines sharp riffs with intricate rhythms, encapsulating the album's frenetic yet cohesive sound, making it a fan favorite.
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Evil Death Roll — With its lengthy structure and driving beat, this track showcases the band's ability to create tension and release within their music, epitomizing their adventurous spirit.
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People-Vultures — The blend of heavy instrumentation and lyrical exploration of societal decay gives this track a haunting quality that highlights the band's thematic depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

80 /100

Summit

Higher than 100% of albums we've rated

The album's unique looping structure and intense energy create a compelling psychedelic rock experience.

What we noticed

Each track transitions seamlessly into the next, maintaining a relentless pace and building intensity throughout.

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

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

relentless energy for driving
dynamic peaks and valleys
headphone detail hunting required
for high-octane workouts

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, mellow tunes
want straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Nonagon Infinity is widely regarded as a high point in their artistic output.
Themes: societal decay· chaotic loops· psychedelic chaos
Career context: Released on April 29, 2016, Nonagon Infinity is the seventh studio album by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, coming shortly after their prolific output in 2015. This album marked a crucial point in their career as they began to solidify their reputation for genre-blurring experimentation and ambitious concepts, following albums like Paper Mâché Dream Balloon and I’m In Your Mind Fuzz.
Stylistic neighbors: Ty Segall· Pond· Tame Impala