Their EP and first two albums, Willoughby's Beach (2011), 12 Bar Bruise (2012) and Eyes Like the Sky (2013), primarily blended surf music and garage rock, and were released on the band's independent record label, Flightless, founded by Moore in 2012. Their third to eighth albums—Float Along – Fill Your Lungs (2013), Oddments, I'm in Your Mind Fuzz (2014), Quarters!, Paper Mâché Dream Balloon (2015) and Nonagon Infinity (2016)—expanded their sound, including elements of film music, psychedelic rock, progressive rock, folk, jazz, soul and heavy metal.
In 2017, the band fulfilled a promise to release five studio albums within the year: Flying Microtonal Banana in February; Murder of the Universe in June; Sketches of Brunswick East, a collaboration with Mild High Club, in August; Polygondwanaland, which was released into the public domain, in November; and Gumboot Soup in December. The band released its fourteenth album, Fishing for Fishies, on 26 April 2019, followed by a fifteenth album, Infest the Rats' Nest, released on 16 August that year.
On the 19th of April they released their first feature-length film, concert movie "Chunky Shrapnel". Named after a lyric from the band’s 2017 song Murder Of The Universe, The film combines concert footage from the band’s 2019 European tour with documentary style-filmmaking of King Gizzard behind the scenes. While Chunky Shrapnel does also document the band offstage, the film’s director, Josh Angus Stewart, said that it prioritizes music over personalities.
Chunky Shrapnel was originally set to premiere at Melbourne’s Astor Theatre, before the Australian government closed cinemas nationwide to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The film was eventually released and finally available for 24 hours only on vimeo.
In all, throughout 2020, the band released several live albums, a concert film, a double compilation of demos, K.G. , their 16th studio album and a compilation of early singles and all the tracks on the Anglesea EP called Teenage Gizzard . In August, Eric Moore (the band's second drummer and manager) left the band to focus on running his record label, Flightless. In February 2021, the band released L.W., their third microtonal album, which was followed by the synth-based dream pop album Butterfly 3000 in June. These albums were released independently rather than on Flightless. The band's twentieth studio album, Omnium Gatherum, was released on 22 April 2022.
On 24 January 2023, the band released the official live bootleg Live At Red Rocks '22. The 86-track, eight-hour release documents the band's three-night run at the titular Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Several independent labels have created physical releases of the bootleg, including a 12-vinyl boxset and a CD/cassette run.
On 4 March of the same year, the band debuted a new song "Gila Monster" during a live performance in Tilburg in the Netherlands. Following that, on 7 May, the band announced their upcoming 24th studio album, PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation via Instagram. According to bassist Lucas Harwood, PetroDragonic Apocalypse will be one of two upcoming albums that will have a "Yin and Yang" concept, stating that they are "going to be very different sounding to each other, but we're going to try to make them complement each other". The album's first single, "Gila Monster", was released alongside a music video an hour before the album pre-order opened on May 16 and the second single "Dragon" was released on June 6 with its music video. The band then went on tour throughout the United States to promote the album before its release by playing songs from the album other than the singles. One such performance on 3 June was at the Caverns in Tennessee where the band dressed in drag to celebrate Pride Night after a judge turned down a law that intended to ruled drag unlawful. Joey Walker told the crowd, "This ain't no protest, baby. This is a celebration!" PetroDragonic Apocalypse was released on 16 June.
The band members all grew up and went to school in the Deniliquin, Melbourne and Geelong areas. The band started off as a group of friends jamming together, before a mutual friend asked them to play at a show. The band's name was created "last minute". Mackenzie wanted to name the band "Gizzard Gizzard" while another band member wanted Jim Morrison's nickname "Lizard King". They eventually compromised with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. The artist Jason Galea has created all of the band's album art, and a majority of their music videos.
It's Got Old
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Lyrics
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Your always saying you're broke.
But I'll keep my hands on the steering wheel.
If you keep your eyes on the road.
But it's not like you anyway.
To hide your sad face away.
It ain't gonna stay the same.
Cause it's got old.
Chasing me round like a mouse.
But I'll keep on watching this movie.
If it means I can stay at your house.
But it's not like you anyway.
To hide your sad face away.
It ain't gonna stay the same.
Cause it's got old.
Cause it's got old.
Cause it's got old.
Cause it's got old.
Cause it's got old
In 'It's Got Old', King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard sing about a relationship that has reached a point of stagnation. The singer is constantly apologizing while their partner is always complaining about being broke. The singer promises to keep their hands on the steering wheel and drive the relationship forward, as long as their partner keeps their eyes on the road and stays focused. The singer also notes that their partner is hiding their sadness, which is out of character for them. The song ends with the repetition of the line "cause it's got old", emphasizing the feeling that the relationship has grown tiresome and is no longer sustainable.
The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever been in a relationship that has lost its spark. The imagery of driving and watching a movie suggest a sense of passing time while stuck in a rut. The repetition of the phrase "it's got old" underscores the boredom and dissatisfaction that the couple is feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm always saying I'm sorry.
I frequently apologize for my mistakes.
Your always saying you're broke.
You often claim to be financially unable to provide.
But I'll keep my hands on the steering wheel.
I will remain in control of my life and my actions.
If you keep your eyes on the road.
If you remain focused on the path ahead.
But it's not like you anyway.
It is uncharacteristic of you to behave in this way.
To hide your sad face away.
To conceal your emotions and put on a brave face.
It ain't gonna stay the same.
This situation is bound to change.
Cause it's got old.
Because this situation has become boring and predictable.
You'll always run me in circles.
You will continue to confuse me and waste my time.
Chasing me round like a mouse.
Pursuing me relentlessly, like a predator hunting prey.
But I'll keep on watching this movie.
I will endure this situation passively, like watching a movie.
If it means I can stay at your house.
As long as I can remain in your company and close to you.
Cause it's got old.
Because this situation has become boring and predictable.
Cause it's got old.
Because this situation has become boring and predictable.
Cause it's got old.
Because this situation has become boring and predictable.
Cause it's got old.
Because this situation has become boring and predictable.
Cause it's got old.
Because this situation has become boring and predictable.
Contributed by Bailey B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.