Omnium Gatherum
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2022
80 min · 16 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling exploration of genres, melding garage rock grit with psychedelic textures and intricate melodies across diverse sonic landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Dripping Tap — Clocking in at over 18 minutes, this track serves as a microcosm of the album's ambition, weaving together multiple musical ideas that shift seamlessly throughout its runtime.
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Gaia — This song stands out with its lush instrumentation and contemplative lyrics, reflecting themes of environmental consciousness that resonate throughout the album.
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Evilest Man — With a driving rhythm and dark lyrical themes, this track exemplifies the band's knack for blending upbeat melodies with more sinister undertones.
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Persistence — This track showcases the band's intricate musicianship with its tight arrangements and compelling dynamics, serving as a highlight of their melodic prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but has some unevenness in flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a 10-minute track that gradually builds in intensity, layering multiple guitar riffs and vocal harmonies.
- Several tracks feature abrupt shifts in tempo and style, moving from heavy garage rock to softer, more melodic sections within the same song.
- The final track is an extended instrumental piece that fades out slowly, creating a sense of closure after the diverse sonic journey.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- patient exploration of soundscapes
- immersive experience for headphone listening
- ideal for extended listening sessions
- wave-like pacing with crescendos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album features a sprawling exploration of genres, showcasing a deliberate sonic departure.
- Career context
- Released on April 22, 2022, Omnium Gatherum is King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's follow-up to their prolific 2021 output, including six studio albums. This album continues their tradition of experimentation, showcasing the band's ability to blend various styles while also marking a new phase in their discography as they embrace longer compositions and more complex arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ty Segall· Pond· Tame Impala
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Dripping Tap 18:17
- 2 Magenta Mountain 6:04
- 3 Kepler‐22b 3:12
- 4 Gaia 5:11
- 5 Ambergris 4:27
- 6 Sadie Sorceress 3:07
- 7 Evilest Man 7:38
- 8 The Garden Goblin 2:56
- 9 Blame It on the Weather 2:31
- 10 Persistence 3:47
- 11 The Grim Reaper 3:05
- 12 Presumptuous 4:53
- 13 Predator X 3:45
- 14 Red Smoke 4:21
- 15 Candles 4:34
- 16 The Funeral 2:23
What to play next
Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava
2022
It continues the genre-blending with rich textures and experimental sounds.
L.W.
2021
It sets the stage with a similar eclectic style and thematic depth.
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