Murder of the Universe

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

Murder of the Universe

RELEASED: June 23, 2017
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. The Tale of the Altered Beast: A New World 0:57 2. The Tale of the Altered Beast: Altered Beast I 2:23 3. The Tale of the Altered Beast: Alter Me I 0:45 4. The Tale of the Altered Beast: Altered Beast II 4:28 5. The Tale of the Altered Beast: Alter Me II 1:25 6. The Tale of the Altered Beast: Altered Beast III 2:14 7. The Tale of the Altered Beast: Alter Me III 1:26 8. The Tale of the Altered Beast: Altered Beast IV 5:10 9. The Tale of the Altered Beast: Life / Death 0:59 10. The Lord of Lightning Vs Balrog: Some Context 0:16 11. The Lord of Lightning Vs Balrog: The Reticent Raconteur 1:05 12. The Lord of Lightning Vs Balrog: The Lord of Lightning 5:07 13. The Lord of Lightning Vs Balrog: The Balrog 4:29 14. The Lord of Lightning Vs Balrog: The Floating Fire 1:54 15. The Lord of Lightning Vs Balrog: The Acrid Corpse 1:00 16. Han‐Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe: Welcome to an Altered Future 0:55 17. Han‐Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe: Digital Black 2:46 18. Han‐Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe: Han‐Tyumi, the Confused Cyborg 2:21 19. Han‐Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe: Soy‐Protein Munt Machine 0:30 20. Han‐Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe: Vomit Coffin 2:19 21. Han‐Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe: Murder of the Universe 4:09
Murder of the Universe is the fifth studio album by Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, released on June 23, 2017. The album is a conceptual work that explores themes of destruction and rebirth, combining different musical styles such as heavy metal, progressive rock, and spoken word. It is divided into three distinct chapters, each telling a part of a larger narrative. The band's experimental approach and use of varied instrumentation showcase their versatility and creativity, solidifying their reputation as one of the leading contemporary rock bands.