King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Omnium Gatherum ALBUM REVIEW
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Omnium Gatherum functions as a nice, if rather uneven, retrospective on what makes King Gizz such a force in rock music today.
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FAV TRACKS: MAGENTA MOUNTAIN, KEPLER-22B, GAIA, SADIE SORCERESS, EVILEST MAN, PERSISTENCE, PREDATOR X
LEAST FAV TRACK: RED SMOKE
KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD - OMNIUM GATHERUM / 2022 / SELF-RELEASED / PSYCH ROCK
6/10
Y'all know this is just my opinion, right? - เพลง
It's okay Melon, if you're not a fan of this one, maybe their next 5 albums will be more your fancy, they all come out next week
Really or am I blind to satire
@@CrypticlyEncrypted They've released 20 albums in like 10 years (and 5 albums in 2017), it's not far off from reality.
this killed me
It was an obvious joke but beautifully executed and I laughed heartily. 👌
@@CrypticlyEncrypted he’s joking, but for real, King Gizzard’s next album is currently being mastered, and will probably be announced sooner rather than later.
Absolutely nothing about KGLW is predictable, except that they've got an album coming soon
if one album doesnt click with you just wait a month for the next one to come out
*Three albums coming soon, actually
Every king gizzard review is just
Melon: it was ok
Fans: my disappointment is immeasurable
And my day is ruined
And yet he's always talking about this band? There's a disconnect...
He’s been pretty high on most of their releases
@@fluidikons probably because they release an album 5 times a day
Yup
This feels like as good of a time as any to do a Gizzard Album Tier List, this one marking their 20th album and a summary of all the work they’ve hit on in the last 10 years.
Are you the Joey from king gizzard? If so, stop pressuring the poor melon
I never really get the point of tier lists of albums when they've all already been reviewed.
That would be dope
You could do a KG&TLW tier list anyday and it will be outdated two years later
@@tav095 two days later*
I'm curious if Anthony knows the vocals he doesn't like are always by Ambrose, or if he just thinks Stu is putting on a really weird falsetto
He has been to one of their shows, I’d assume your first guess is probably right
Or Cookie on Garden Goblin (that song in general is heavily reminiscent of his solo releases)
How you not like Ambrose’s vocals?
@@Aidea._. cookie definitely has a different vibe. His songs almost always end up as underrated b-sides rather than respected tracks as well.
OMG yes, thank you!
Note: Ambrose’s 97-year old granny provided vocals on “Sadie Sorceress”
Anyway: this album is their White Album
No off kilter blues song sing about doing it in the road, unsubbed
I highly agree
a great album that still has some absolute dogshit on it (cough cough Grim Reaper)
Really? I tought it was just some sample.
@@2dan4me97 What?? I love Grim Reaper - it's new ground genre-wise for the boys but the drums, guitar, baglama and flute all sound distinctly like FMB, while the production sounds a lot like Sketches. Point being, it manages to be a rap song while still sounding uniquely Gizzy. I'd say the most skipped songs for me are either Persistence or Red Smoke, cause there isn't anything particularly memorable about either for me, unlike 'rotting flesh odourous, the grim reaper cashes the check'
weezer white album or beatles white album
It’s been a few days since they’ve last released. Seems like they ran of ideas unfortunately. The drought between releases speaks volumes
@@sarang8585 not the king gussy 🤣
@@Bandstand honestly, running out of ideas after several years of constant varied releases isn't a bad thing. They earned their keep at this point, with more original work than many legendary bands out there
@@ileutur6863 I enjoyed your response but to be fair i left a nonsense comment & would prefer nonsense replies 😆
"The drought between releases speaks volumes" I'm sorry.,.... lol fuckin what? Drought in releases? How many albums do you expect them to release per year?
@@uberbatman Your satire meter needs to be charged
Garden Goblin is about Cook's dog not an actual goblin lol
He keeps digging up the garden because he's a dog
That's the most wonderful thing I've ever heard
He always just assumes shit and never does his research....why does he still have a job. He's not getting paid for this is he?
@@kylegreen357 he only does the research on a project whenever the music is "good enough". I remember him reviewing the dead weather not even knowing that Jack White was the drummer
And now I'm realizing that cook has written probably at least 5 songs about his pets (best friend, garden goblin, detective dogington, etc) he seems so wholesome and I love it
Also his dog is a Frenchie named homer and he's on the cover of inside/outside (which cook drew all the art for)
not having the dripping tap in your favorites is a crime
It’s too long
honestly I get it, I much prefer Head On / Pill as a long track
@@PhysicsBella your too short
@@PhysicsBella u mum 2 long 😎
It's great, but have no reason to be 18 minutes long. It could perfectly be just 10.
"A celebration of the FULL ENTIRE BAND being able to get back together"
😢Eric
For a second I thought he was in it and I somehow just totally didn't realise
Don't worry Eric will get his drum privileges back in 50 years.
Totally understandable why Eric isn't in the band anymore
everyone who matters
@@walterlippmann6292 eric matters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No mention of The Grim Reaper or Ambergris? Damn, two of my favorite tracks on this easily. I think The Grim Reaper was actually the better and more well constructed rap track on the album even though I loved Sadie Sorceress as well.
oh yeh he didn't exactly give the album the most detailed review
very much agreed
THE GRIM REAPER CASHES THE CHEQUE
The Grim Reaper is the hardest rap track of the year so far
If you enjoyed the rapping on those tracks, check out Grand Buffet, it’s very reminiscent of them. And GB has some of the most clever / funny lyrics I’ve ever heard.
ANTHONY, IVE ONLY HAD TOFU SCRAMBLE AND GRANOLA FOR THREE YEARS. COULD YOU PLEASE MAKE MORE COOKING VIDEOS
I think this is the most mature set of songs they’ve ever released, the differing styles really just flow so well for me. I really do envy the people who will stumble upon this discography 15 years from now, what a gold mine they will find
You’re just mad they didn’t make Rattlesnake 2
I see Omnium Gatherum as a nice summary of the first 10 years of King Gizz. It hits all the salient points, and even introduces some new elements. I think this album is really the sound of the band looking behind them for once, and seeing the footprints of all the distance they've already traveled. This is a rare thing for a band that charges ahead with as much speed and vigor as King Gizz does. Maybe we can expect this sort of retrospective every so often from this band.
Melon, you're not a lizard. Or a wizard either, I'm sorry.
can you prove that’s he’s neither of those things?
One can dream
He is a gizzard though.
Red smoke is the vibiest of all vibes. Common Fantano least fav track L
Fr red smoke is my favorite
The Dripping Tap is literally perfect dude
the entire song is ruined by ambrose's awful vocals in the beginning
It’s good, but not on the level of Head On/Pill off of Float Along-Fill Your Lungs
@@vee361-e1c You are smoking meth
@@vee361-e1c that’s the best part of the song
@@vee361-e1c tbf they are not good. Like oddly bad
Anthony, taking off 4 points because they're from the same place as Tones and I was a little odd
Um acktshually they're from a different part of Vic
I can respect this take on the album. While I really enjoy all the tracks on this one a lot, I can see how some of them could be forgettable to people who aren't as invested into King Gizz as someone like me is. I don't yet know where to place it within my ranking of their albums, as I don't think it stands up to their most conceptual work like Infest The Rats' Nest, Polygondwanaland, Murder of the Universe, Flying Microtonal Banana, or Nonagon Infinity. However, Omnium Gatherum has so many great songs that I can't help but think its still gonna rank pretty highly for me. If I had to make a prediction, I think it will go down as one of their best albums when it comes to casual listening, I think the diverse yet flowing and cohesive nature of the album really lends itself to that. Feeling an 8/10 on this one (for context, I think ITRN, Poly, and MOTU are all 10s).
What’s your opinion on Butterfly 3000? Just started getting into giz with this one. I’d give it around a 7ish. Most tracks hit hard but some are a little meh imo. Shanghai and catching smoke are very good. I like the first half more
@@seanbrennan5192 I love BF3K, but yeah I do agree that some tracks fall a little short. Namely 2.02 Killer Year, Black Hot Soup, and Ya Love for me. However, Yours, Shanghai, Dreams, Catching Smoke, and Interior People are all amazing. Though maybe only with the exception of Catching Smoke, I think Magenta Mountain tops them all.
Damn I really read all that then you invalidated it all with that closing bracket
@@michaelmoscrop6031 Invalidated what? My own subjective opinion that is based entirely on my own enjoyment? lmfao dude okay
@@insideoutghost lmao just joshing
Being a gizz fan is a very rewarding experience and as an aussie seeing these guys come up from the beginning I now know how boomers felt about AC/DC
Man I love this album so much, they just hit all the notes for me. I feel like the second half grew on me the more I listened to the album and as it closes the feeling I get is similar to finishing a book. The experience of it just flows through me.
Edit: also red smoke really fucking hit home in a super surreal manner considering all the fucking bushfires we go through here.
So does this mean it’s as good as MBDTF
u mad son
It's better
Wasn’t expecting a 6, personally I’d give it an 8 or 9 I’m just having so much fun with it. Awesome review as always though Melon, I think you have me some new perspective on the project while also saying things I had thought of but couldn’t put into words
I feel like this project is great for people who don't know the Gizz at all. It is like a curated microcosm of the insane Gizz discography that has a little bit of everything but perhaps isn't as cohesive as previous projects which are more focused on a specific sound or genera. I freaking love it.
I feel like it could be a great entry album for new fans.
Okay but can we get a review of Gizzard’s Made in Timeland? Now THATS an album.
Yes please
It’s infinitely better and more adventurous than Omnium
Melon doesn't know about it
Yeah I listed to it once, pretty boring tbh
Presumptuous is the true best track on the album.
Personally I thought the record garnered a mid to strong 7. Stoked to hear your thoughts about it Mr. Tano
presumptuous grooves so hard. anthony doesn't appreciate properly
Late but totally agree with you
Their best project since the legendary 2017 5 album run you’re so wrong for this
Maybe better than anything post 2019, but this album is not anywhere close to Fishies or especially Rats' Nest.
@@timwilbur4387 Rats Nest is one of their weaker albums so big disagree
best project since nonagon imo. i’d say its their 2nd or 3rd best
He's not wrong, it's his opinion.
Infest the rats nest***
It deserves at least a strong 7
Or what?
Just like your mom
well he said a lot of nice things about this album, i expected it to be a decent 7, but oh well
bro didn't even mention Ambergris
RIGHT?! I've had that song on repeat since the album dropped!
@@henryohse1 Then you'd like Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Pond if you haven't checked them out
@@vee361-e1c I love unknown mortal orchestra! I have not listened to pond. I will give them a look
@@henryohse1 You're in for a treat, their 2017 album The Weather is my favorite, they've been around for a while but have only gotten better with each album
Yeah no the latter half drags in comparison but doesnt drag it down to a six. This is their best record since ITRN for me
Same
I think LW and it’s quality is sadly overlooked, I think as a collection of songs it’s their best since ITRN personally.
Though I have really enjoyed OG.
So nice having Cookie back on vocals for a song. The Garden Goblin is up there with Dripping Tap and Gaia for me.
Cook is the most underrated member he's always been a consistent songwriter and never misses.
Will you also do a Omnium Gatherum review?
@@LuisTheG1 yes! I tried making one the day after release but I wasn’t happy with how I was basically just circlejerking the album for 15 minutes. I wanna let some of the recency bias to subside :) but it’s definitely a top 5 album for me by the band.
@@TheHutchIsOn Looking forward to hearing your opinion on the album 👍
Garden goblin is the best song on the album
The bass on red smoke makes it one of my favourite tracks off this album, I can’t se it being forgettable
If any of you have Sadie Sorcerer as your favourite track on the album, I would 100% recommend the band Regurgitator to you! I would put money on Gizz basing the sound of that track on some of Regurgitator's classic 90s Aussie Rap Rock stuff!
Check out the album "Unit", it's a classic
Fantano, you can’t just give this a 20/10 just because it’s their 20th album, silly.
you have to give it 20/10 because it's good
I think this is a super fair review. I personally have been loving the record, but the point about it dipping off in the second half is super valid. It definitely feels like a celebration of them being back to recording irl, and the fun for sure carries onto the record. I will say that out of all of their more compilation ish albums (this, oddments, Gumboot) I feel this is the best. It's a great jumping off point for people looking to get into the band, as there's so much solid material to introduce you to their different eras. I'd probably say Sadie sorceress is probably my favorite track, I absolutely love the energy of it. Dripping tap is also incredible, but I understand if people who aren't into jammier stuff don't like it. Great review Anthony, I was responsible for a 16 car accident that killed 20 in 1995.
Big Gizz fan and my first listen through of OG was some of the most fun I've ever had listening to anything simply because I had absolutely no idea what was coming next. That said, there is only about 3-4 songs on here that I really love.
I listened to this album while scooting through London on a very sunny day and I get so high on the music I couldn't stop smiling. So I give it 10 happinesses out of 10.
You didn’t mention how this album could be a compiled list of unused songs, just like gumboat soup, definitely a strong 8 from me. This band will never disappoint and is actually invested in conceptual lyrics and ideas.
You’re wrong. This is at least an 8.
he didnt even mention the best song on the album
Yeah, was expecting a slightly higher score and I disagree about some of the finer details (The Garden Goblin and Candles are both absolutely fantastic) but I wholeheartedly agree about the general review; it’s the band’s bookmark statement of “Okay, we’re ten years and twenty albums in, here’s everything we’ve done so far” and in that sentiment I think it works perfectly. However, some of the tracks are definitely a little underbaked- Ambergris, Red Smoke, and The Funeral are all pretty forgettable. It’s got enough highlights though to still make it quintessential Gizzard record, and the sheer number of styles and genres that they managed to cram onto this album is really impressive. Would probably give it a 7 or 8, it’s a strong, all-be-it scatterbrained and sometimes forgettable, Gizz project
when i was listening to it for the first time i zoned out during the last 3 songs and didnt even realise the record had ended because they all just blended together. the first half of the album is way better for sure
bro ambergris is easily the best track on the album
@@esquiregaming8022 yeah man i agree with you completely.. not at all forgettable for me
Ambergris sounds like a really good Unknown Mortal Orchestra song. The mix is a bit quiet so I can only really listen to it if there's no background noise but it's fantastic IMO.
@@popkornking i like this take i like you
damn it Anthony a 6?????
The garden goblin is actually about a bandmember’s dog lol
I don't think this album will end up being one of my favorites from them, but it was a really fun listen. Some really great tracks, and some new sounds as always. Looking forward to the full Gizzrap album coming next.
what i love about King Gizzard is that being a fan is always a gamble, but its the continuous surprises and dedication they show to their craft is what keeps fans In my opinion.
personally, my favourite tracks on this album has to be Presumptuous, Kepler 22B and Sadie Sorceress, it took me a solid minute to realize it was actually Stu and Ambrose rapping and not some featured artists.
That's exactly how I've felt about Kayo Dot for a long time.
It’s not really a gamble. You are 100% sure to get very high quality music.
@@stephengehly2319 Im a massive fan of King Gizz but I wasn't a big fan of albums like Murder of the Universe, Butterfly 3000 and K.G but there's always some highlights even in those records
These boys just can’t stop killing it. Love to see the love for this record. Forever a favourite band
Too late melon, I’ve already formed my own opinion 😎
Oof. Absolutely better than 6. At least an 8.
this album was cracked front to back imo one of my favourites from them easily
I think this is a very fair review/rating. Yes, this album is incredibly varied and is well-produced, and the boys deserve props for continuing to explore new genres and styles, but for me so many of the songs are not up to the standards of the better Gizzard albums in terms of writing and arrangements. Plus, it's needlessly bloated and I feel that they could have easily worked some of these tracks more and saved them for future releases. Still, some highlights in the first part of the album, and I still love King Gizzard and will be looking forward to whatever they put out next.
I loved it. Just a warm fun experience that I think is going to hold up pretty well. The album is a return to somewhere you've been, sure, but with fresh perspective (dope drums), gained wisdom (cool lyrics) and a renewed vigor for life (sick riffs).
I love dentist office music then 😂❤
Presumptuous is just the best
I discovered KGLW about 6 months ago and am so happy to have been able to binge their catalog. This new album is no Polygondwanaland, but I enjoyed listening to it and can't wait for the next drop.
Red smoke and presumptuous best 2 songs on the album
I completely agree with your closing point. This album almost feels as though King Gizzard is closing out a particular chapter of their collective careers with a massive gathering of the sounds and themes they've been doing for a decade now. Divorced from the rest of the catalog it would be weird and disjointed, but in the greater context of what these six musicians have done, it becomes a statement piece about their music as a whole.
Hey Anthony, dunno if you'll see this, but why are there no indie-rock albums in your loved lists anymore? I check in on your channel every couple of months and can't ever find any. Is the genre just not producing or what?
Reminds me of Gumboot Soup, that also seemed like a collage of all the themes of previous records
This album sounds incredible. I love the variety on the album
This was easily my favorite since their two 2019 albums, love the scope and variety of styles even if it feels a bit bloated by the end
So far it might be my 4th fav albums of theirs
Now someone tell him about Timeland
This album is the definition of 'never let em know your next move'
I enjoy this record a lot, like you said it's the first one they have made back together and I think instead of really pushing the innovation or new ideas it's good that they revisited some of their old stuff. As you said, it reminds us of what has made King Gizzard so good and that may be exactly what they were going for, first time back in a while and a good time to remind people who they are and how much fun they are to listen to.
I think I might be getting Gizzard fatigue. It’s always great to have a prolific artist have a solid discography but after a while I feel like “Oh a new album I’ll get around to checking it out!” and then I kinda never do because the next is out. It happened with Ty Segall and Oh Sees as well. Definitely more of a personal thing and I’m glad other people can digest their stuff at such a steady pace.
I can totally understand this. And honestly its not a bad idea to not check out a couple new albums and then come back when youre ready and youll have a ton of great shit to go back too!
I was sort of getting the same thing with their past few albums, but I really loved OG because it mixed the newer experiments with their traditional (by gizz standards) works
Who did the vocals for Ambergris? It doesn't sound like ambrose or stu so im assuming it's joey
I think this is one of their strongest albums to me, because a lot of the songs weren't too long, weren't too repetitive and had a more interesting hook + chorus.
Just felt more listenable.
It's a fair review. In some ways this album feels like a weird compilation album. I think part of the intention is 'here's a load of different styled songs, pick what you like!'
It is a compilation album. They picked mostly leftovers from other projects like gumboot.
I think rather than a compilation, it's more like a bookmark, like 'ok here's where we're at, 10 years and 20 albums in'
The definition of omnium gatherum is literally just a collection of miscellaneous things
I totally get this take but I really think most of the tracks are pretty great. Good casual listening, Candles, magenta mountain, garden goblin are just some of the pretty chill songs on here. I think as a fan I compare their new stuff to their entire discography rather than other artists. And I feel that makes it harder to give a 1-10 ranking.
Omnium Gatherum kinda sounds like All Together, right? Kind of makes sense then
I want to go to a zesty dentist office now.
But this album seems like its almost new territory. They dip into kind of soul like vibes in dripping tap and here and there it reminds me of 70s Stevie Wonder. It seems like an evolutionary step kind of how KG & LW build on Flying Microtonal Banana. It also seems more polished, less garage, even poppy at times. I can't wait to see them live again after this album.
I found out about King Gizzard this year and binged all of their albums, EPs and singles twice. I love this band.
welcome to the gizzverse
Solid 8 for me. Loved it from start to finish. Fits right in there with an already great discography. These guys don't miss. Imo
This is for sure a top 5 (maybe top 3 tbh) KGLW album for me. AOTY so far. Loving it.
sick profile pic the seer rules!
It's not even in the top 10 gizz albums... it's not even the best album they've released this year
Top 5 for me with : nonagon / L.W / banana / ITRN
@@H1nted Interesting inclusion of LW, I love LW, I think it’s sadly overlooked, whenever I hear East-West Link, If Not Now Then When, or KGLW I’m automatically happier as a person.
I saw this band last night by chance in Ireland at a festival. They blew me away. The dripping tap sounded amazing.
Where would one start album wise with the Gizard?
Mad that you didn't include "medieval hip-hop" in genres
Tbh I only click on King Gizz reviews to see what genre they're on now
😂😂😂
It's a fucking banger, one of their best work imo
i think its their best work
One of the best gizzard albums! This record was absolutely insane
.....
Why's the 9 upside-down??
This is a 9, I can't stop listening to this album. I always get some new sound.
This album, nonagon infinity, and sketches of east brunswick are def my three favorite albums by gizzard. That may change tho
massive W putting sketches in your top 3
Ween tier list pls
This is my first King Gizzard album and I love it. I've checked out their other stuff, but the variety on this one keeps me coming back.
The fact that Fantano rated LW higher than this album makes me want to scream. Their 3rd played out microtonal album leaves half of the impact that this one does.
Yeah it's so weird to me because that album hasn't aged nearly as well as everything else they've put out recently. I easily prefer KG, Butterfly 3000, and Omnium Gatherum to that one. LW just feels so insignificant in comparison..
@@Lancelot30 Exactly. It even seemed like he had way less negative to say about this album than that one when he reviewed it.
@@Lancelot30 personally I prefer L.W. to K.G. and I always thought that was the consensus of the community too lol
If it wasn't a double album it would have been better as a whole
wtf is this LW slander that album is amazing
last time i was this early KGLW only had 1 album out
Sweetness! Gonna check it.
Was there any below 5 that melon reviewed without counting the not goods?
can't wait until the next review tommorow on them
I generally agree with your review, though I like the latter half of the album more than the middle section, which you seem to have a reverse opinion on. I'd also give it a somewhat higher rating to a steady 7. Thoughtful review for sure though, great work :)
I think this is their best. Dripping Tap doesn't HAVE to be as long as it is, but 10/10 for me personally.
People like you need to stop throwing 10s for everything they liked.
I felt like this album was a celebration of the discography considering that it's their 20th album and maybe hinting at some new things that are to come. I don't think it was supposed to be something that was going to be earth shattering and new which I appreciate. I love this band so much and I'm greatful that they are paying a little fan service with this album by revisiting some of their most iconic sounds.
melon my boy, will you review the new spiritualized? it's my favorite of the year so far
Melon getting creative with his intro names
no candles? 🥺
DRIP DRIP FROM THE TAP DON'T SLIP
If we’re lucky or if we’re unlucky, a king gizzard fan may impregnate someone to [Ambergris]
- Anthony Fantano 4/22
I suspect I might get some harsh love for this and it's not really related to King Gizzard... but why do you never review In Flames albums?
Got excited thinking Omnium Gatherum released a new album.
You only gave it a 6 because it's your opinion