METALHEAD ENVIES| KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD| "ROBOT STOP"

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[@kyles5513]

Great album. It never ends. Literally.

[@kyles5513]

Next album you'll love, Laminated Denim. 100%.

[@Ty91681]

Nonagon infinity opens the door

[@RandyMoonihoawa]

This is the album that really put KG on the map. It's meant to be played in its entirety on a loop, but KZbin's copyright system definitely makes that really difficult for reaction channels. Regardless, i hope you enjoy it! Cant wait for you to get to Polygondwanaland too! My personal favorite is Evil Death Roll. That song is nuts. EDIT: The "trick" at the end is a music video only thing. The guitar riff after the scream is the start of the next song, Big Fig Wasp. You wont hear that trippy fadeout on the album.

[@lovablemonty]

Even had a famous British director mentioned king gizzard on a late night show. Edgar wright was the director and he was promoting driver.

[@floydster23]

Invisible Face going into Wah Wah is sublime.

[@mydrillasanjay5397]

@@lovablemonty real recognise real

[@lovablemonty]

@@mydrillasanjay5397 Real's Not Real

[@VCXZ883]

Something to remember with Nonagon Infinity is that the album was built around the concept of songs flowing from one to the other, even from the last song into the first, which is why this song starts and ends so abruptly. The very end of the music video actually contains the very beginning of the next song in the album.

[@Blubberplays]

My personal fav album, also for future videos with this album, make sure to go back to the previous song at the ending so you can hear the transitions since it’s supposed to sound like one infinite song

[@MrNoubari]

Fun fact: According to a lot of theories people do, this song is about Han-Tyumi And the full album is like a loop-song, every song continues with the next... Including the last song to this one, is really cool for hearing in one sitting

[@TheHalfMex]

I mean it’s not so much a theory haha, that’s Han-Tyumi in the music video

[@hultonking]

Such a great yarn over the top of the review. Relating the music to your development as a musician and as a band member - I totally get it. There's that feeling when the motor is in sync.

[@hultonking]

And the "Balrog limit" haha

[@rockdariff]

Thank you

[@Ty91681]

Theyre aomehow a mix of blues, punk, and psychedalia and they do it all seamlessly

[@chiyomomoarchive]

You seemed to enjoy the microtonal riffs at 8:45. If you want to hear more, they’ve made 3 entire albums exploring microtonal tunings; I’d recommend the album Flying Microtonal Banana to start!

[@magma_fire_bagwan]

FMB first, absolutely.

[@nathanwilliams3423]

Polygondwanaland is very different than MOTU and Nonagon, but so cool. Can’t wait for you to hear it! Also another vote for Ice Death etc, jam after awesome jam on that one.

[@citor0772]

If u love instrumental parts and jam they did a jam album the last year. The name of the album is ice lungs lava…

[@kyles5513]

Death, planets...

[@nothinginmyway5568]

Don't forget mushrooms

[@grahamsregan]

Here we fuckin go

[@Lmaoh5150]

THE King Gizzard album. So fun. So energetic.

[@goosesno4112]

The album that made me a Gizzhead. The fact that it never stops blew my mind and showed a new way of making music for me

[@nothinginmyway5568]

The thing is, the concept of each album isn't necessarily related to the sound of it Murder of the Universe and Nonagon Infinity for example are totally different concepts, one is a sci-fi apocalyptic sequence of stories meant to be listened in a row, and the other is an infinitely repeating album where every song flows into one another. Sonically speaking though, they sound extremely similar

[@BlasphemousVerses]

Nonagon Infinity is so far their magnum opus. A few albums come close but they were so in tune with their sound and abilities that it was just fun the entire time, over and over again.

[@FruitPuppyYT]

Honestly? I think Petrodraconic is on par (or barely exceeded) both are S+++ tier fantastic but I love the visceral details of petro

[@BlasphemousVerses]

@@FruitPuppyYT Petro is definitely a more mature album but something about the frantic garage rock sound I like more than their metal stuff. I mainly listen to extreme metal so it doesn't do as much for me personally.

[@dieterbohm9700]

​@@BlasphemousVerses Can you recommend some metal bands? I love Magma, but they are not Metal per se.

[@donkeydongle3691]

He’s hooked. We got him guys :)

[@justin_laclair]

The song actually doesn't end lol it goes right into the next one and then back to the beginning of the album after the last song

[@TheDaily464]

That Short Circuit Johnny 5 looking robot is Han-Tyumi

[@Joel-se9fo]

Im so excited for you to delve deeper into this amazing band, lets fking go bro

[@chrismurphy3652]

You want jamminess? "The Dripping Tap" off Omnium Gatherum is a 20 minute fuckin banger. And then the entire album "Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava" is longform jams. I look forward to your reaction! 🎉

[@kyles5513]

Don't forget Laminated Denim which is jammy af.

[@mysterioushiggs]

So glad to hear you're gonna check out Polygondwanaland next! Just remember, you're gonna have to break it up kinda like you did Altered Beast. It's broken into 3 tracks per part, but you'll want all 3 in the same video. The order is: 1) Crumbling Castle 2) Polygondwanaland, The Castle In The Air, Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet 3) Inner Cell, Loyalty, Horology (best set in my opinion) 4) Tetrachromacy, Searching..., The Fourth Colour

[@brabuss94]

MOTU is cool, but IMO Nonagon Infinity is vastly superior. It's arguably their best album (along with Polygondwanaland and Petrodragonic Apocalypse). Don't worry, your criticism of MOTU is valid and I share some of it to some extent (although I still like it a lot). You're just starting your Gizz journey, it's gonna be a hell of a ride, they don't have a bad album but some are obviously better than others. I really enjoy your reactions, keep it up, man!

[@FruitPuppyYT]

If you didn’t post this I would’ve. 100% agree.

[@AyyyGabagool]

Nonagon infinity is KGTW first album that people consider to be a perfect album, meaning every song is integral to the concept. There's not a moment of downtime or sluggishness

[@JRZee45]

Man I love this song! I think Polygondwanaland is a great pick for your next album. Either that or Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms, and Lava. Those are my two favorites and are both overall pretty different from anything you've heard so far.

[@ShineOnBenevolentSun]

I think he should go in chronological order, personally.

[@beanboybobby]

Great vid. One question though. Did a fly execute your family mafia style? There was pure hatred in those eyes. Anyways hope the next track doesn't throw you too much like it did me the first time I listened to the album

[@FruitPuppyYT]

Super hyped to hear your thoughts of Polygondawanaland when you get to it. Have a great time, keep up the good work :) Edit: what I want from the music I listen to is either energy, story, or a groove. I want to dance 🕺 🕺🕺

[@RADCONDESIGN]

This is my favorite album and the one that introduced me to King Gizz

[@sgt.pepperjones970]

this is my favorite album of all time

[@RitzPlays]

If your dad loves Harmonica, show him the album Fishing for Fishies, and some deep cuts like It's Got Old.

[@kyleaguiar3447]

Nonagon is held as their most popular pick for best album. Mind Fuzz is agreed to be their most classic gizzard sound. Between more accustomed fans there’s a split between MOTU being a favorite/most Gizz album for heavy fans and on the lighter end many will say sketches is their best. I love all of these children equally.

[@bloodhoundsoldier7445]

you like instrumentals? ice, death, mushrooms will probably be straight for you, laminated denim too

[@kyles5513]

My two favorites. Already wore out my vinyl record of Ice Death hahaha

[@Jordi775]

In talking about the jamming bit, you have to hear Magma Live at the KEXP. Amazing guitar jamming shit you’ll love it

[@ashleymenegon6319]

Woah you're onto Nonagon!! WOOOOOO

[@iliasmastoris529]

This is a seminal album for the band - as others have said. It captured the energy of the band's jam culture. Polygondwanaland on the other hand, has less drive but is far more sophisticated. I'd imagine you'd love it too. After these two, try Quarters! - a jazz jam session.

[@jpak8]

He's gonna love this fuckin album. Big Fig Wasp might be too similar in pace and mood to robot stop, if his reaction to MOTU is any indication. But everything from people vultures to the end, he's gonna eat it up.

[@RandyMoonihoawa]

Can't wait for Road Train 🤘

[@TheEveryDayC]

I think that the way Murder of the Universe does repetition is fine, its just moreso that the album overall is more about music in service to a story as more of a tool of forward movement, rather than being something like program music where the instrumentation is meant to directly reflect the storytelling in itself. I love murder of the universe, but I don't think I appreciate the album very much for the musical side as much as the narrative aspects of it. The way that the title track hits me gives me goosebumps, but not because of the instrumentation, but rather the way it falls apart, and the way that the narrative being told comes to a head, and the fact that the very concept is fucking scary. I think that if you are able to come at it from that angle, you might appreciate it more, but that will take a lot of time to adjust to. I know a lot of people start off not enjoying that album because it takes them a while to change gears from their other albums for that sort of vibe and general concept. As for Nonagon, there is a huge deal of repetitive vibe and feel throughout the entire thing, but its generally more as though the album is a single, long song. They did a show I think in France where they played through the entire album, almost in one go, and brought it straight from the last track to the first, and it was a pretty damn good show. The show was the Cabaret Vert show on 25/08/2016, hugely recommend giving that show a watch once you've listened through all of nonagon, both separated for the channel, and at least once all the way through on your own time. There's also a track from Quarters! in that show, so you might also want to wait for that too, but that's up to you.

[@VilodWacholderbeerenmet]

Dude, you're gonna hate Rattlesnake lol. I think the repetition is just part of their charm at this point. But it's also fitting for their underlying Krautrock vibe if you get me. The motoric drums with the mantra lyrics kind of. Balrog is a mid song compared to the rest of their discography IMO.

[@magma_fire_bagwan]

This album isn't my favorite (That goes to Infest The Rats Nest), but Robot Stop will never not get me hyped for a ride ahead haha

[@kyleaguiar3447]

Nows a good time to start a grading system or tier list to rank where each albums falls as you listen.

[@rockdariff]

I do have that, a horn rating at the end of most songs, plus when I reach an albums end I give it another overall horn rating

[@kyleaguiar3447]

@@rockdariff I’ve been keeping up with the horn rating a meant more specific to the discography and related album experiences. I get that you will still elaborate on that in your videos keep doing you man I enjoy the content!

[@ashleymenegon6319]

Haha dude you don't need to compare the albums, I.e. which one is the best, just listen! Also I reckon they repeat everything cos they don't care and do everything to the Max. When you don't listen so hard it doesn't matter.

[@drizzd1]

you really gotta listen to infest the rats nest man. im tellin ya

[@morpho5539]

Personally I prefer this album to MOTU. I think you will too.

[@maidentallica]

Repitition? Wait for Trapdoor (it's a tra[p) lmao

[@bloodhoundsoldier7445]

bro if you hate balrog do not listen to rattlesnake 😭😭

[@TheDaily464]

But definitely listen to The Dripping Tap

[@pizzapirate55]

Murder of the Universe is one of the least liked King Gizzard Albums by many of the fans. Lord of Lightning rocks though.

[@KahurangiSteez]

KKona

[@colebradshaw6303]

Sorry for guessing you boss

[@planet7085]

Nonagon miles better than MOTU, and Robot Stop doesnt stop being a great album opener. Even better when you remember that this album is designed to loop infinitely.

[@AyyyGabagool]

It never ceases to amaze me how this guy can extend out a reaction of a 5 minute song to a 22 minute video lol

[@rockdariff]

Not sure if ya mean that as a bad thing…

[@AyyyGabagool]

@@rockdariff Well all I'll say is I think you'd definitely have a better chance to pop off on the KZbin algorithm if you had an editor to remove some of the downtime and to tighten up your thoughts to be more concise. Not a knock at you or how you create your react content at all, just saying that the no edit approach definitely has its drawbacks 😅keep on envying, metalhead!

[@ShineOnBenevolentSun]

I agree with you on MOtU, it's far from my favorite but still a valuable piece of their progression. Each album you can tell they grow and stretch their abilities - learning to self-record, polyrhythms, microtones, speed metal etc. They just get better each year, so it's probably best this order you've chosen is mostly chronological.