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Flight b741

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Flight b741

Twenty sixth album from the Melbourne psych-rock six-piece marks a return to the band's blues rock and boogie roots

ADM rating[?]

7.2

Label
p(doom)
UK Release date
09/08/2024
US Release date
09/08/2024
  1. 8.5 |   Under The Radar

    Whereas their last record, The Silver Chord, was synthetic, a point of weakness for the band, Flight b741 shifts to the organic, a point of strength that highlights how comfortable the band are playing with one another, from their effortless harmonies to their ability to jam without getting too noodle-y
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  2. 8.0 |   The Quietus

    Flight b741 could have come off as overly kitsch or ironic, but King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard stick the landing.
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  3. 8.0 |   DIY

    A reminder that the boys can play hard as well as work hard
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  4. 8.0 |   The Guardian

    Channelling garage bands, Little Feat and more, the prolific Aussies pair nihilistic lyrics with 70s-style riffs in a darkly enjoyable romp
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  5. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Flight b741 feels like the doozy Primal Scream aspired to circa Give Out But Don’t Give Up. Turns out you don’t have to fly to Memphis to shine. Print edition only

  6. 8.0 |   Record Collector

    Fast, frisky and furiously fun, Flight b741 is the righteous result of two weeks in the studio, “winging it”
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  7. 8.0 |   Spill Magazine

    It rocks and is such a joy to listen to
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  8. 7.5 |   Spectrum Culture

    Whereas recent releases from the band focus on somewhat lofty and pretentious concepts, Flight b741 is old-fashioned, Americana-inspired rock ’n’ roll
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  9. 7.0 |   Uncut

    KGLW now take their foot off the gas via this countrified, ’70s rock’n’roll set with a warm, relaxed air. Print edition only

  10. 6.7 |   Northern Transmissions

    Exists in a similar vain to the kooky classic rock and boogie woogie sounds of albums like Fishing For Fishies and Paper Mache Dream Balloon
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  11. 6.0 |   Far Out

    Offers up a slightly different side of the band, and while their musical prowess is still here, it’s definitely not the greatest thing they’ve done in recent years. Still, it’s also not their worst, either
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  12. 5.0 |   All Music

    Flight b741 is the first record they've made where it might make more sense to avoid the journey and stick to revisiting some of their glorious excursions of the past instead
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