Is Polygondwanaland a good place to start with King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard?

Yes, Polygondwanaland is recommended as a starting point for new King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard listeners. A sprawling exploration of progressive rock that intertwines complex structures with kaleidoscopic melodies and hypnotic rhythms. Polygondwanaland is the fifth studio album released by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard in 2017, following their prolific year where they released five albums. At this point, the band had already carved a niche in the psychedelic rock scene, establishing themselves as innovators who consistently pushed musical boundaries.

Who is Polygondwanaland for?

Polygondwanaland works well if you're into long immersive listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and layered dense sonic textures.

How many songs are on Polygondwanaland?

Polygondwanaland has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Polygondwanaland

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2017

43 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling exploration of progressive rock that intertwines complex structures with kaleidoscopic melodies and hypnotic rhythms.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Crumbling Castle Start here — As the album opener, this track sets an epic tone with intricate instrumentation and dynamic shifts that encapsulate the album's adventurous spirit.
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Polygondwanaland — The title track features mesmerizing rhythms and layered harmonies, serving as a microcosm of the album's overarching themes of exploration and transformation.
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Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet — This track stands out for its reflective lyrics and ethereal soundscape, enhancing the album's narrative of journey and discovery.
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Inner Cell — With its driving beat and contemplative lyrics, this song delves deeper into the themes of introspection and isolation present throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long immersive listening sessions
gradual builds and payoffs
layered dense sonic textures
wave-like pacing dynamics

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Features a unique composition approach and a pay-what-you-want model, diverging from prior works.
Themes: deserted landscapes· psychedelic exploration· inner consciousness
Moods: Dreamy· Introspective
Career context: Polygondwanaland is the fifth studio album released by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard in 2017, following their prolific year where they released five albums. At this point, the band had already carved a niche in the psychedelic rock scene, establishing themselves as innovators who consistently pushed musical boundaries.
Stylistic neighbors: Ty Segall· Pond· Tame Impala