Gumboot Soup

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

Gumboot Soup

RELEASED: December 30, 2017
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Beginner’s Luck 4:25 2. Greenhouse Heat Death 4:13 3. Barefoot Desert 3:43 4. Muddy Water 3:38 5. Superposition 3:35 6. Down the Sink 3:59 7. The Great Chain of Being 4:50 8. The Last Oasis 3:34 9. All Is Known 3:34 10. I’m Sleepin’ In 3:00 11. The Wheel 5:37
Historical Archive
Gumboot Soup is the ninth studio album by Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, released on December 31, 2017. The album showcases the band's eclectic style, blending elements of rock, jazz, and experimental music. Each track has a unique sound, reflecting the band's versatility and creative range. The album's title references the South African gumboot dance, symbolizing the band's approach to rhythm and groove. Gumboot Soup is notable for its spontaneous creation process, as it comprises songs recorded during the sessions for their previous albums in 2017, particularly the five albums released earlier that year. The album has received positive reviews for its ambition and experimentation, cementing King Gizzard's status as one of the leading bands in the modern psychedelic rock scene.