‘The Dripping Tap’ leads the LP’s announcement.
Melbourne psych rock behemoths King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced the release of a new double album.
Omnium Gatherum is slated to arrive through the prolific group’s own KGLW label in March, shortly before the commencement of an expansive world tour that encompasses routes throughout South America, North America and Europe. The looming album marks their twentieth full-length project and first to be created within a face-to-face collaborative environment in a significant amount of time, following the release of three albums that were written and recorded entirely within a remote setting due the restrictions imposed by lockdowns.
Central component Stu Mackenzie explains
“This recording session felt significant. Significant because it was the first time all six Gizzards had gotten together after an extraordinarily long time in lockdown. Significant because it produced the longest studio recording we’ve ever released. Significant because (I think) it’s going to change the way we write and record music—at least for a while. A turning point. A touchstone. I think we’re entering into our ‘jammy period.’ It feels good.”
A sprawling 18-minute relay of scorched guitars and propulsive rhythm, new single ‘The Dripping Tap’ leads the album’s announcement to satiate fans whilst further details remain under lock and key. Dial in below.
Words by Sam Wilkinson.
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