THE BEST SONG OF THE YEAR?

[@JonDenton]

I REACTED TO THE REST OF THE ALBUM ON MY NEW CHANNEL: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoi9q5yhjbZrpJI

[@centralscrutinizer9591]

Great song and great reaction.........I only discovered these guys a couple months ago and I'm blown away by their talent.

[@HollisLopez26]

@@centralscrutinizer9591 Best band in the world currently. They have been for a few years. Their talent is immense.

[@robertbloom4424]

@@HollisLopez26 They have been since 2017

[@mydrillasanjay5397]

​@@robertbloom4424*2014 can't forget the masterworks of mind fuzz and nonagon infinity

[@insideoutghost]

IMO, King Gizz is the best current rock band in the world right now. They are constantly tackling different genres and pushing the limits of what a single band can do. Garage rock, psych rock, jazz, prog rock, dark-fantasy audiobook rock (I seriously don't know how else to describe Murder of the Universe, love that album), thrash metal, microtonal rock, psychedelic pop, and even hip-hop. And don't fret, I definitely missed some things. This new album, Omnium Gatherum, is their 20th studio album in half as many years. They released 5 albums alone in 2017 (one of which they released completely free and open source. Seriously, literally anyone is legally allowed to press it on vinyl and sell it. They also do this for a lot of their live albums.), and they are all good and completely different from each other. If you want to dive further into their discography, I recommend starting with albums like I'm In Your Mind Fuzz or Nonagon Infinity, and then branching out from there. All their KEXP performances are also great places to start IMO.

[@owwwkinky]

Uncle acid would like a word

[@J4ck1140]

This is the most gizzhead comment

[@Mourtj]

@@J4ck1140 one of us one of us one of us

[@peteytwofinger]

right on

[@LfunkeyA]

that would be deerhoof, or any bigger budget project by ariel pink

[@emmahird2795]

This drummer is indeed a cardio machine. One particular live performance of their song ",open water" featured him doing semiquavers at something like 110 BPM with his double kicks for six or seven minutes straight

[@dneal8309]

Cavs is a legend. His solo stuff is also amazing

[@evil_death_roll]

Cavs probably calibrates atomic clocks in his off-time. You gotta love that man.

[@nigheist003]

I love the drum solo he’s been doing on Gaia live this year!

[@prototypegamer2381]

Cavs is amazing, definitely a drummer to go in the history books. But credit is also due to their second drummer during Flying Microtonal Banana (up until 2020) Eric Moore, a second drummer that reflected Cavs. Both were matching machines that reflected each other. They are a must see for live performances!

[@emmahird2795]

@@prototypegamer2381 Eric and Cavs working together on crumbling castle and fishing for fishes are some of my favourite percussion performances ever. I miss Eric.

[@fernandoreyes680]

You need to get into their discography. They're so good, versatile and consistent

[@fiscalizacaoletterboxd]

get into this ratio

[@DonovanGG__]

@@fiscalizacaoletterboxd get into this counter ratio dork.

[@parker_the_drummer7465]

Yup. Nuff said.

[@OmmieFerguson]

That last one is the most important of them all. Every single record is GOOD in all capitals at worst. By far the most over creative and over innovative in the best way possible

[@parker_the_drummer7465]

Yo also, mf respect

[@illXplicit]

Fun fact, this album was their first time recording together as a full band in person since the pandemic

[@gnomepilled103]

This song was the first thing they recorded after lockdown

[@nickentros]

It really is impressive how good K.G. and L.W. are considering that they couldn’t get together to record

[@Comrade.Question]

This recording was the first time the whole band was able to get together and play in the same room after the lockdowns. It definitely captures that energy.

[@aaronrice4607]

The Gizz is just a feast for the ears. The gift that keeps giving. There discography is enormous and the musical stylings are all over the place but that is the best part. If you don't like the current Gizz, wait 3 months and you will get more and it will likely be something uniquely different. Absolute legends.

[@deckardthegecko6435]

If you listen to any other album of theirs, beside their new one Omnium Gatherum, which features The Dripping Tap, make it Nonagon Infinity. It's the best encapsulation of what King Gizzard were capable of only six years ago! and it's a concept album that infinitely loops into itself, connecting the last track to the very first track, etc.

[@ImNotFine44]

Though I do hate how mr beat ruins the flow of it. I just skip it as it’s waaaaaaay too repetitive.

[@ricepice]

@@ImNotFine44 Blaspheme! Mr. Beat is the slider on an album full of fast balls. It is essential!

[@muntthedubious_9308]

12 bar bruise is fun too

[@Bevtone]

@@ImNotFine44 Mr beat is the outlier for sure, objectively a decent little track just has no place on that album, still nonagon is sick

[@ImNotFine44]

@@Bevtone yep

[@aidanschuttler4371]

if you loved this, listen to Nonagon Infinity!! It's a whole album designed to flow as one unified thing and loop back into itself. Also Infest the Rats' Nest goes crazy hard

[@HarrisonSim]

Thank you for doing the Lord's work

[@chelseapoet3664]

And Polygondwanaland! And....braces for expected backlash.... Butterfly 3000! And er....maybe all of them

[@fliphkd4293]

@@chelseapoet3664 Butterfly 3000 is what got me into Gizz ;)

[@treetopgriff4242]

Just saw them live last week and they STARTED OFF their set with this song! Safe to say it was absolutely mental

[@andothersuchnonsense2685]

I thought for sure, when I saw this, that King Giz was a band you'd heard before as a rock fan. They're one of the best around today, really versatile but consistent as well, this song is exceptional, as is the album.

[@lsand073]

been suggesting this band for years, glad you made it around to them. Best Rock band this generation has to offer.

[@imsoggybread5689]

Seeing this performance last Tuesday was magical. An entire chorus of drip-drip from the tap don’t slip for a half-hour. Dance.

[@bmeyer8106]

Man JD, I never thought I would see you reacting to KGATLW, thought I was dreaming when I saw the notification lol. I highly recommend checking out the rest of their discography. This band has tackled so many different sounds and genres that this 18 minute song doesn’t even begin to capture what this band can do. Welcome to the gizzverse, can’t wait to see what you listen to next🤘

[@Nickotron]

HELL YEAH! I’ve really been wanting you to react to King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. I hope you may actually react to some of their works soon as well such as I’m In Your Mind Fuzz, Nonagon Infinity, and Infest the Rats’ Nest

[@shifttide484]

the best 3 albums!!!

[@anthonymaverick2193]

ITRN is fucking amazing

[@NatGreenOnline]

Great taste! These albums along with Flying Microtonal Banana are my faves from them.

[@130nighthawk]

Dude you gotta listen to the rest of the album, such a good intro to the band because it covers their pretty broad variety of sound that they've cultivated over 20 albums

[@jamesfoster5073]

you should definitely check out Head On/Pill from their album Float Along - Fill Your Lungs. previously their longest song before this one came out. 16 minutes of super catchy and fun psych rock and my personal favourite King Gizzard song.

[@sienaa_g]

I’m working my way back from this track as a 51 year old lover of Kraut rock… this tempo and attitude has all the love and devotion from the future past. Down the rabbit hole I go!

[@feeshboul]

If you are impressed with the drums you would be thrilled to hear there used to be two drummers. I would recommend checking out some of their 2019 tour, there are solid recordings of the shows. Both drummers are absolutely incredible.

[@parkerdavis7859]

I’d give you a selection of albums that best encapsulates their sound, but I can’t. Just go for it, man. Start from I’m In Your Mind Fuzz, then Nonagon Infinity, then their 5 2017 albums, then choose your own adventure. Want the most garage-sounding garage rock this side of the MP3? 12 Bar Bruise and Head On/Pill. Want eco-socialist doom metal? Infest the Rats Nest. Want a full on dive into electronic psychedelia? Butterfly 3000. And their Microtonal Tuning Trilogy, that’s Flying Microtonal Banana, KG and LW, all 3 lead into one another seamlessly and represent 2 hours of music completely alien to Western ears. Want to chill out after a hard day’s work? Paper Mache Dream Balloon, Quarters, and Sketches of Brunswick East should do you quite well. Want to do that while still looping right back around to the environmentalist messages? Fishing for Fishies. Want to listen to what Red Dead Redemption would sound like if it was made as a progressive folk album and came from Native American perspectives? Eyes Like the Sky. Full on prog? Polygondwanaland and Murder of the Universe are the detached and hideous takes on rock concept albums as they come respectively. Want massive dreamy soundscapes? Made in Timeland is as experimental as it gets. And if you want King Gizzard to make you a playlist of their own music for you? Oddments, Gumboot Soup and Omnium Gatherum. My lord, man. And that’s only their first 20 albums, which they swear they’re gonna make 20 more. I really hope you love them as much as we all do.

[@LucasSoaresy]

Truly beautiful comment

[@soundssimple1]

Know your stuff Parker, respect !

[@charlesandrews2360]

So when I finally got around to checking them out 3 weeks ago, first thing I did after listening to this album was make a playlist. I listened to a few samples and chose Willoughby Beach. Yesterday I listened to L.W. 3 times in a row. I swear I have not been this excited about a rock band since 1972 when I was 13 years old. Previously, it was Ty Segall in 2018 and before that Thermals in 2006. Still barely scratched the surface of Ty's output lol.. but I'm going to have to put that on hold for the foreseeable future. It is good, it is good. It's all fine cuz it's all fine.

[@normanj4007]

there are 4 microtonal albums not three

[@xHypnoToad]

@@normanj4007 gumboot has some microtonal songs but not full album so I'd say its three microtonal albums

[@samtrichard6888]

Most prolific band of the 21st century

[@ericbanizaman6280]

Need a polygonwandaland reaction or flying microtonal banana next. Two of their best

[@JonDenton]

I had to read this comment about 8 times

[@joshuadoty4682]

@@JonDenton their titles can be daunting lol. Infest the rats nest is another great one and their take on a thrash metal album

[@normanj4007]

lw > flying microtonal bannana

[@doctordog2048]

@@normanj4007 word

[@ringer1324]

Did not expect this. Hope the new album gets a reaction. KGLW is one of my favorite bands

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

Eh honestly the album overall ain't bad but there are so many iffy songs. The 2nd half really isn't that great

[@carlosduenas2533]

. No love for candles into funeral?

[@morpho5539]

Definitely should check out more of their discography. I wouldn’t start with this album though.

[@ludwigii9329]

Honestly, this would be a good album to start. It has a little of almost every sound they’ve done

[@spyral43]

I personally started out with this album and I had a good time with it

[@ImNotFine44]

I started from sketches of Brunswick as I came from mild high club. Talk about a strange introduction.

[@jonathanrees8050]

This was the first song of their's I heard, and now I'm addicted. A mighty song from a mighty band.

[@christianswain4884]

Saw them last week at the Berkley Greek and not only did the drummer keep it up for 18mins of Dripping Tap (first song out the gate), he did for almost 3 hours with a 15min break. Never seen them before, but had a little education from a friend and from the moment Tap rocks, I had a shitting eating grin on my face all night. And influences!! It got so ridiculous I lost count. And the pit!!! Fucking Hell. I haven't seen that kind of raw energy in ages!!

[@aidenmckenzie6231]

You should definitely dive into their discography, and take care to listen to full albums. Most of their albums can be considered one single piece of music. This latest album is one of the few where you can listen to most songs as individual pieces. Whatever you choose to explore I'll be here for it, you're in for a ride

[@ellie.doyl3]

for the love of god please do more from the aussie psych rock scene recommend nonagon infinity or murder of the universe imo their best records

[@tomnewbyau]

Psychadelic porn crumpets are fun too

[@paulgray3231]

YES!! WHAT A BAND!! THEY'RE AMAZING. YOU NEED TO REACT TO THEIR ALBUMS JON!!

[@ab3000x]

The guitar sounds so much like Arpeggiator by Fugazi. I love this track! I have all of their studio albums on vinyl and I'm happy to say I saw them live with the Murlocs on the Nonagon Infinity tour a few years back. I've been rocking' Gizz for almost a decade now and they keep delivering. Hard to say which album is my favorite but Sketches of Brunswick East might be - it's their jazzy album.

[@Bevtone]

Oh finally someone apriciates sketches, I'm a nonagon man but sketches is up there for me

[@eerievali]

I had the pleasure to hear this song live at their concert, and it was absolutely incredible! It was their closing song too! It was a fucking experience

[@braytechexoscience2790]

You have absolutely no idea what you've just opened the doors to

[@joshrichards3339]

Am I dreaming? Lol, wasn’t expecting to you reacting to the Gizzes, they’re my fav band I would love so much if you went through their discography, it’s totally worth it and full of diversity

[@joopnoop9343]

YES please check out more gizz on the channel jon you will not be disappointed with how many different sounds and genres they cover with ease (metal, psychedelia, hip hop, jazz, garage, prog, middle eastern microtones, etc) they are musical monsters

[@chelseapoet3664]

Speaking as someone who's favourite gig as a teen was Hawkwind, who used to lie on my back with my schoolmates and feel high with no drugs listening to Floyd, whose favoriite Talking Heads songs are the relentless ones on Remain in Light, who adores Radiohead but sometimes feels they could use a couple of up songs and who loves The Flaming Lips but wishes their singer was in tune.....King Gizz are my favourite band!

[@RealBigStudio]

If you liked the energy of that track, check out their album Nonagon Infinity. It is IMO their best work.

[@samdrury2896]

Try their first 'opus' similar in length and just as good (if not better imo) Head On/Pill. Absolute masterpiece!

[@Jpabloo]

its better

[@dragon13304]

My favourite band! I've seen them 9 times in Melbourne since 2016. The album they just released last Friday was their 20th album and they've dived into so many different genre's from Neo-Psychedelia to Prog, from Metal to Hip-Hop, Some electronica in tracks like Superposition and Intrasport. They've even made an Acid Jazz album and a fully acoustic album.

[@devinquinonez]

I have never seen you, I see King Gizz and I click. Check out the KEXP live stuff, it's honestly the best on a lot of songs. My favorite songs if your interested are Billabong Valley, Mars for the Rich, and This Thing. Congrats on listening to Gizz

[@jakeellis2523]

Please react to Nonagon Infinity/Infest The Rats Nest or Polygondwanaland by them!! All of their stuff is incredibly consistent but those are some stand outs for sure

[@ImNotFine44]

Maybe sketches of Brunswick too?

[@kenosantos327]

This song is mind-blowing 😂 no brakes all gas

[@mick-ericboettge8683]

There's something special about songs this long, no matter the genre, they always take you on a journey, you almost enter a trace if you give it your undivided attention

[@StonkyStuff]

If you like the drummer, you should check out his solo percussion album! CAVS in title and artist, genuinely something incredible

[@WarlordRising]

Dripping Tap is definitely their most epic rock song to date. I'd say the first 14 minutes of Mind Fuzz come close. I know it's broken up into four songs, but it's essentially one long song with 4 acts. If they play Dripping Tap and then the opening tracks of Mind Fuzz back to back, you'd have a nonstop 30 minute barrage of kick ass rock n roll.

[@AshleySmith-dw6wh]

If you’re going to check out their albums, I’d start with either Nonagon Infinity or Flying Microtonal Banana

[@knife-chase]

I don’t get why nonagon is held up so high. There’s very little variety and the production ruins lots of it. I’d start with Fishies or Gumboot.

[@Robisquick]

Couldn’t agree more with this take

[@Robisquick]

@Shane Warren couldn’t agree less with this take

[@ImNotFine44]

I honestly think k.g is a better microtonal album but it’s still got a lot goodies.

[@shredlocal]

Definitely my favorite band for the past couple of years. You're in for an absolute treat. I appreciate you and your videos more than you know. Keep kicking ass dude!

[@elmer345]

Their discography is worth getting into. They may not be perfect musicians but they are super creative, experimental and hard-working. You can tell they have fun making music and are not afraid to go outside the box. They deserve more recognition in my opinion.

[@mikeoley13]

Bruh they have a joint off this album that sounds exactly like a Beastie Boys track. Their versatility is insane and second to nobody right now in modern music.

[@travishobbs8533]

I think their newest album Omnium Gatherum is actually a great first album to listen to from them. It has all sorts of different styles of songs and it provides a really broad look into the variety of their discography.

[@TheNucaKola]

PLEASE listen to more of King Gizzard, they’re fucking modern rock legends in the making and their music output and quality is insane!

[@Robisquick]

If you need the quintessential KGLW album to listen to, it’s Nonagon Infinity. Also I’m In Your Mind Fuzz. And The Flying Microtonal Banana.

[@DevranDenizzz]

Agree that definitely it is the best song of the year..intense and original..also great musicianship and great vocals..

[@skiders777]

You gotta listen to more of them, they're incredible

[@brunaodavila]

This is one of the best KG reactions ever, man! You should give a listen to their newer stuff, cheers!

[@walterlippmann6292]

i hear a lot of grateful dead influence in the guitars on this song. not just the "solo" sections, but also in the rhythm.

[@PotatoGodzilla]

They really innovate with each release and still stay true to their King Gizzard vibe!

[@Duckyn]

You should watch their KEXP sessions, legendary stuff

[@cpeterso]

I prefer the Cheryl Waters

[@lsand073]

I think without the context of the depth of the music they make, omnium gathereum would blow jons mind with how many genres they do.

[@pedaloof6917]

King Gizzard is insane, not surprised to see another hit by them!

[@sscillitani]

If you enjoyed that then you should definitely check out their discography. They often changes styles between albums. Everything from garage rock, psychedelic pop, prog, jazz, thrash metal, and electronica. Not sure I'd call this song of the year simply because it's a bit too long for most listeners, but it is a banger.

[@dirkreijrink327]

And if you're lucky and catch them live... thats another different level... mind blowing... those guys are indeed the best at this moment!

[@auzinsss1665]

The beggining sounds a little like Unknown Mortal Orchestra

[@lesclaypoolonbass9431]

I can't think of a song I liked more from this year more than Magenta Mountain. Once it kicks in I start dancing like a freak

[@unwatchabletrash]

Polygondwanaland blew my mind a few years back. Been a superfan ever since.

[@willymanee]

Please do yourself a favor and go through their discog. My favorite band by far. So many different styles through what is now 20 albums

[@Mulligan97]

You should definitely check out King Gizz man! They are a trip, with a gigantic discography that grows by the year. You will not be disappointed!

[@jennyneon]

Not gonna lie, King Gizzard & The Lizzard's Wizard sounds like a rhyme that MF DOOM would say.

[@ringer1324]

DOOM was technically a King Lizard at one point

[@ImNotFine44]

Kglw name origins EXPOSED

[@kyler1124]

I am so excited for you to enjoy their discography man. Welcome to the Gizzverse!

[@UaskIanswer]

Please put the Black Country, New Road reaction up! Absolutely love that album and would love to hear your opinion!

[@samtrichard6888]

LETS GOOOOOOOOO MY BOY REACTING TO THE BOYSSSSS. Listen to their whole new album!!!

[@macroy5566]

Drip drip from the tap don’t slip

[@UnderscoreOverscore]

Yessss!! I love these guys, would be awesome if you reacted to more of their stuff! Nonagon Infinity would be a great place to start, as well as Infest the Rats Nest if you want to start in a more metal place!

[@searchanddescent]

The most important rock band of the last 20 years

[@jesusitox12]

This Is the best reaction to a song I've heard in my life I keep coming back to it, just great overall.

[@jonarbucklezero4775]

WHAAT? King Gizz are my favorite band and I cannot believe I'm seeing you react to them! A dream come true!

[@ebin1998]

My favorite band of all time, without doubt

[@conwaytwitty3055]

You’d love the gizz man, would love to see you go through the albums x

[@cmpoole]

This song is a traffic hazard when it comes on the radio. I can't help but floor it.

[@monolit73]

One of the most famous hits of the king of rock 'n' roll in an unrivaled gorgeous, phenomenal performance by Diana Ankudinova ( 18 y.o.) Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley / DARK VERSION cover) Please react to Diana Ankudinova ! Meet the singer with the most unique voice (dramatic contralto with polyphonic overtones), reactors call her the goosebump queen. "Together with her tessitura, it identifies her potential voice type as dramatic contralto, the deepest, darkest, and most powerful contralto voice." (Wikipedia about Diana)

[@monolit73]

Can’t Help Falling in Love kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17dn3dshrCVqMk

[@bignick571]

Best young singer!

[@7Taric]

I support, *Diana* *Ankudinova* makes a stunning impression!

[@darkhoundslobber2028]

More KGLW soon? They are seriously good shit, worth it for sure.

[@holepunchers1]

I saw them live a couple years ago and it was mind-blowing. One of the best bands I've ever seen.

[@iEditorial]

idk about song of the year but it's definitely a banger. I liked a couple of other songs off the album a bit better

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

I still prefer Simulation Swarm no lie

[@Sam-yy6yw]

@@justsomejusstsome8994 simulation swarm is so good. That album is top 3 of the year so far for me probably

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

@@Sam-yy6yw facts. Big Thief really showed out with that album. Gonna go down as a classic for sure.

[@aaronxyz400]

God tier review 👏 Gizz are legends

[@MJ-je4xg]

One of the most unique bands of the past 7-8 years.

[@gh41996]

Infest The Rats' Nest is an album by them that's right up your alley!

[@gh41996]

Flying Microtonal Banana is my personal favorite, but Nonagon Infinity is another classic album of theirs!

[@joshuadoty4682]

rats nest is my favorite of their and he would love it

[@MajicFreeman]

Finally saw them on Saturtday night and they had a huge happy crowd

[@andothersuchnonsense2685]

You should check out Lingus by Snarky Puppy. Actually is there a Patreon tier I can subscribe to that gets that video done?

[@keeeet_]

FIVE ALBUMS IN 2017

[@mothelysium]

& 2022

[@soundssimple1]

Fully agree, have been listening to Gizzard for a couple of years now. completely fresh and original. i also believe that Justin Hawkins singer / songwriter / guitarist of the huge band The Darkness also has them top of his list in 2022. Go listen to more and watch their live stuff on YT.

[@ahnhenden]

Would you believe these absolute mad men used to have two drummers?! Amazing. Truly up there with the best of Australian music.

[@chelseapoet3664]

Understatement! The best band in the world!

[@nickentros]

Id been aware of King Giz for a few years but hadn’t really dove in until recently. Now I’m mad at myself for missing out for this long

[@TheShanlou]

Do yourself a favour and go on that journey. Explore the Gizz in all of their splendor and majesty. You won't regret it.

[@georgelawrence9602]

This band will continue to blow you away

[@lema1337]

3:18 you should see Michael at live shows, incredible drummer and often overlooked in the band

[@Swagaliciousmeister]

ambrose granny kinda epic af tho

[@DrMeta666]

Definitely my favorite song of the year so far. As soon as I heard it my mind melted and is still dripping to the trip.

[@SinCoTan]

this album is the only album I have ever seen where they put the most gojira sounding thrash rock song ever and almost right after a rap song about a sorcerer. then I few tracks later a song about a fucking garden goblin

[@sebastianorellana6593]

Subscribed so i can follow u on the king gizz journey. Without doubt the best band to come out these last years!

[@marjoleingubb750]

Would you do another full album reaction? How about any of these: I forget where we were by Ben Howard Ceremonials by Florence & the machine This is war by 30 seconds to mars A hundred million suns by snow patrol

[@egadgo]

Saw them live in Berkeley the other night, they performed this in its entirety. Probably the best live band I've seen.