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Polygondwanaland

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · 2017

43 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic rock · garage rock · stoner rock

A sprawling, immersive journey through intricate melodies and hypnotic rhythms that showcase the band's psychedelic prowess.

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
Career context
Released on November 17, 2017, 'Polygondwanaland' is King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's fourteenth studio album, following their prolific release of five albums in 2017 alone. This period marked the band’s experimental peak as they explored diverse musical styles while solidifying their reputation for innovation in the modern psych-rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Ty Segall· Pond· Tame Impala
If this clicks, go next to
Murder of the Universe — It continues the immersive experience with thematic storytelling and complex arrangements.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Lonerism by Tame Impala — Both explore vast soundscapes and introspective themes with layered production and psychedelic influences.
The Weather by Pond — Shares a similar immersive quality with eclectic instrumentation and a focus on psychedelic exploration.
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips — Combines surreal themes and expansive arrangements that echo the inner consciousness journey of Polygondwanaland.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Crumbling Castle".

  • 1 Crumbling Castle Start here 10:44
  • 2 Polygondwanaland 3:32
  • 3 The Castle in the Air 2:47
  • 4 Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet 3:33
  • 5 Inner Cell 3:55
  • 6 Loyalty 3:38
  • 7 Horology 2:52
  • 8 Tetrachromacy 3:30
  • 9 Searching… 3:03
  • 10 The Fourth Colour 6:12

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