Nonagon Infinity

I like King Gizzard, can't believe they don't have wider acclaim across the music scene, they seem to have a pretty big online following. I might like Rat's Nest more than this album but this is still great. 9/10

I really liked this, and I feel like I've been stingy with my ratings at times. So in keeping with the theme, I'm going to give this a 9.99 repeating out of 10.

Not my first foray into the realm of the Lizard Wizard. Just a damn good damn for music nerds, perverts, and weirdos (which I am)

NPR is responsible for introducing me to the Gizzverse - they had this LP streaming on their website, and I couldn’t ignore the band name, so I gave it a listen. Thus was my introduction to King Gizz and their distinctive brand of fucking insanity. As far as gimmicks go, the endless loop album has definitely been done before. What makes Gizz’s attempt so memorable is how relentless the entire 41 minute run is. Even in its gentler moments, the album has at least one out of the seven band members playing their ass off on any given instrumental. These moments, however, are more the exception than the rule – usually all 7 Lizard Wizards are going at once, helmed by Stu Mackenzie’s inspired yipping on top of a massive slate of guitar and double drums. Couple this in with some simple but catchy garage-rock songwriting, and each track is left with a distinct personality plus some insanely good riffs. Of course, it’s the sum of the parts that makes this such a great LP. I’ve always been a fan of artists bleeding tracks into one another, and KG pulls that off flawlessly here. Even better is the use of consistent motifs outside the track they star in, almost as a short intro or easter egg for what’s coming down the line. The whole album thus feels remarkably solid and consistent, a canon in itself. It’s a remarkably satisfying listen that at once is a whole meal in itself while leaving you itching for another loop – a record store in Chicago had this LP’s genre listed only as “fucking incredible,” and I think that’s a fitting accolade all in all.

I bought into Nonagon's gimmick for the year it was in heavy rotation, starting on a new track each time. It doesn't add much to the record. Gizz pull from infinite energetic musics to make this record, making it probably the most interesting starting point in their discography. Can't decide whether I would quibble about particular albums' inclusion in a list like this; Like all the projects, this one is a uniform more-than-solid.

I liked this much more than I thought I would. A bit too frenetic for me at times, but a lot of interesting stuff going on. Strangely reminiscent of progressive rock at times, e.g. Yes. Will listen again. 4 stars.

Loved this album

Yeah, I can appreciate what is going on here. My biggest beef with KG&TLW is their wall of sound, but the shortness of the album makes it much more reasonable. Good add.

My favorite album, by my favorite artist. I remember when I first listened to this album, after meaning to check out "that lizard band" for a while. I put it on while doing some mindless work at my job, and it absolutely blew me away. I think I listened to the loop of the album 3 times in a row that day. And it's been looping in my mind ever since.

This album is the perfect starting point for King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Their particular brand of progressive neo-psychedelia just works. It plays with dynamics, rhythm, and reoccurring musical and lyrical themes throughout this infinite loop of a record. The band's influences are obvious, but they avoid sounding like a rip-off and are able to create something unique. They are incredibly prolific but manage consistency well.

A fun romp. I love the ambition, but I don't think this is infinitely playable.

This record only really does one thing, to the extent that songs are pretty difficult to distinguish from one another. The one thing is quite pleasant and accessible 2010s/20s rock music, so is not unenjoyable. Rating: 2.5 Playlist track: Robot Stop Date listened: 10/08/24

the first song was pretty good, but then it seemed to continue on for the rest of the album. Very samey samey samey samey

I can understand why someone would want this in this list. When I first saw them live I was really impressed. Hearing it now, I can still understand why. But it is not really my kinda music anymore. Sorry guyz!

One of most overrated acts in the last 10 years

Meh. It wasn't that good. Nothing was memorable about it.

Banger

KING GIZZARD GANG LFG

Rating: 10/10

Nothing else to say but that King Gizz are THE best band that will ever exist in my lifetime. Have been procrastinating on putting forward my user submitted only because I can't decide which gizz album to choose. Good to know Nonagom has already been selected. Also bonus fact was in a hospital today and walked passed a sign pointing in the direction of a Gamma Knife, had no idea it was a real thing.

I first heard of this band when I saw they were playing in Seattle and considered getting a ticket. I kind of wish I had, because they have to be interesting to see. At that time I loved the name and previewed several different songs but didn’t listen to a whole album. Glad they came up here, because they are pretty darn unique and I love the manic rock quality of it all. This project has revealed my attraction to psychedelic music as exemplified here, and this album selection has me kicking myself for not going to see this live. Next time… With a name like King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard I expect some weird-ass fun - and they deliver! Some great instruments with unique sounds - and I’m always up for some great organ! All fueled by that manic beat… This album being continuously playable without breaks (for eternity, if desired) is not something my partner is looking for me to play but I think it’s great! Just kept listening around the bend, so to speak, and it kept the energy level up for my activities. It’s kind of cool when Road Train blends back into Robot Stop! I’m going to be trying this one out at the gym to see if it extends my workouts towards infinity… and I can’t wait to play this on my next long drive somewhere… ROAD TRAIN! Terrific! Thank you for selecting this!

Pretty cool garagey rock

King Gizz are brilliant musicians with a truly unique sound. Not our favourite King Gizz album (Butterfly 3000), but its unique concept—that it has no beginning and no end — sets its apart from all the other albums in the 1001 list in its execution. 4.4/5.

This is a strange band. I've heard a few of their albums, just all over the map. This one is pretty catchy indie rock? Upbeat, sounds like fun. 4/5.

Loved it. Driven on by robust drumming on an acrolite kit, which is a bonus.

Wasn't familiar with this band, what incredibly high energy, will check out more of their stuff 4.4

Overrated by King Giz fans (although it is still their best album) and the "concept" isn't as interesting as they seem to think it is. That being said, it's still a bop and Robot Stop does slap hard, although the rest of the album doesn't quite live up to it.

Really cool. Loads of energy

I think I made a similar point about Prefab Sprout on the original 1001 list - sometimes there is a price to be paid for giving your band a particularly stupid name. Minus a star for that. Now I've actually listened to their music they certainly very good.

I was a bit confused when I thought the first track never ended, but it had a great sound and made for an interesting experience. The sound was both real now and retro. I enjoyed it.

Interesting and fairly unique, some of it gave me Stereolab vibes. A little repetitious in tone though maybe that's supposed to be more design than flaw given the idea that it is meant to be one continuous loop.

Like a Perpetuum mobile, this keeps on going and going and going - never loosing any energy or momentum. Pretty impressive!

Love what they are going for, but for me this album is likely more fun to play than listen to. I do need to look into my King Gizzard though cause some songs of theirs really work with my sensibilities.

Raucous contemporary psychedelic-prog that is musically on point and never loses an ounce of energy from start to finish. But I lost interest somewhere in the middle. Fave Songs: Robot Stop, Big Fig Wasp, Gamma Knife

This band gets a lot of respect from me for the amount of albums they put out in a short amount of time. And it seems people respect the quality. I've tried listening to a few albums, and this one I've tried a few times. However, the songs still seem bland and very similar to each other.

Progressive rock, psychedelic rock, garage rock, jazz fusion, heavy metal. Ni fu ni fa.

Very nice loop!

I've always avoided this band because their name is so cloyingly annoying. I wasn't right to. But I wasn't necessarily wrong either. It's a sort of scuzzed out psych-garage rock, but performed by incredibly accomplished musicians. On a record it sounds... Very technically proficient but a little dry. But I can absolutely imagine that these would come alive if you saw them live. So I can't rate it highly, but I think I now see their appeal.

He’ll yeah

Australian garage band, if that's your thing

These guys are like chameleons with music. They play every genre and churn out albums like bands did back in the 70s. Overall this one was pretty cool. I like the transitions in songs and thought the general alt rock style was solid. Felt like it was 80s mixed with modern style. Overall a cool album. 7.2/10

Too much noise haha

Another Australian obscurity. It gets better as the album progresses although there is a definite riff through the first two songs. Not really my thing, but certainly more melodic as it goes on and not quite as “hard” rock as it first appears.

Disappointing. I was looking forward to this, but it is just buzzy, high energy rock with a jazzy randomness and a vocalist that doesn't do much for me. It all starts to sound the same unless the repeat the title over and over and over again (I'm looking at you Mr. Beat). There's nothing that particularly catchy or engaging... maybe the last track, Road Train, has a glimmer, but by that time i have long ago checked out.

I've heard of them before, but I don't know when and I don't know why. They seem to be an interesting enough group. Not sure that I'd be able to listen to the down under version of Iron Butterfly for too many times, though.