Nothing wrong with having your own opinion dude! This is probably one of the best albums, I love the Fantasy theme it has. Also, I think the reason why they have vocals like "BALROG BALRGOG BALRGOG X100" It's purely because they are also having fun with it. If you listen to their very early music, its also a bunch of young friends playing and having fun, and the vocals are very repetitive. They just liked doing it I guess
They play Castle in the Air live in their one of their KEXP sets. It has a different vibe as they use electric guitars for it instead of the acoustics on the album, but it still hits hard! Also AFAIK, even though they had two drummers at this point, it was just the current drummer Cavs that played on their records most of the time. But I think he often played two separate parts so it still sounded like two drummers.
I don't comprehend how it's possible for King Gizz to be so creative. One thing I find really interesting, and something you hear other creative people say as well is that worrying too hard about what you're doing or resting on your laurels inhibits how creative you continue to be. Stu has said similar things, Joey has said if you put out shit it doesnt matter youl just do another one. So King Gizz continue to just keep making, and having fun, with their egos somehow not getting in the way. So when they make a song like Balrog as per your example they make it because it's an idea they have and run with it. I don't think they care if it isn't as good as that last one or whatever. Maybe once you're aware of all their music you won't be so fased. Plus Balrog is a completely fine and good song anyway. Instead of worrying about the standard of your music you just make it, theirs all just happens to be the bomb. Surely this approach is a contributing factor to that.
Yea thats deff a way to approach it, I know myself when writing its a mixture of what I think is catchy, what I feel and pushing my skill set…it is hard for me to not worry about my own music
I meant generally by the way not talking about "your" music in that last part. Other interesting facts are that Stu said something like he always thought hed get into making music for cinema. Which totally makes sense with all these albums that are like little movies. On a podcast I listened to the other day he said that there's only so much he has to say about himself so that isn't the focus of his writing. Though he does seem to sing about sleeping a bit.
15:00 honestly this is the main reason I enjoy your reactons. I'm a musician and you are too and when you have a music perspective it changes how you view some songs. I had fun trying to figure what they were doing and how they were getting certain sounds and I can tell you are too and that's enjoyable to watch.
I mean, how many non-KGLW fans would associate the six guys spewing gasoline in Self-Immolate with the subtle sounds of Polygondwanaland? And this is their strength and what distinguishes them from other groups around the world. And this is just the beginning of the surprises. There will still be traces of the Eagles, Santana or Steely Dan. There will be associations with Black Sabbath, Motorhead and the Beatles. It's a great journey in the footsteps of popular music. And none of us have any idea if the next album will be a country twist or an electronic Kraftwerk adventure. Or maybe a disco? One thing is for sure. None of us will pass by this album indifferently.
Easily my favorite album of theirs! The next suite of songs is one of their best pieces of music ever. If you could, listen to the Chunky Shrapnel version of the suite after the album version! Its so good
In an interview after one of the KEXP sessions, they said of the 5 albums released in 2017, which includes MOTU, Poly was the most considered. PS don't listen to the haters, really like your reactions.
Id never play MOTU to someone who’s new to Gizz, too weird, monotonous and experimental. Don’t get me wrong some good bits. But Leah’s narration kind of ruins it for me. Like i much prefer the KEXP lord of lightning because shes not on it.
Please wait on Ice Death, Jesus christ. I do *not* think you'll like that album right now. It's very jammy, which is great. But it's extremely repetitive in places. Lots of long long repetitive songs and sections. I don't think you'll vibe with that super well yet. It's amazing, it's just a lot to take on.
As a huge gizzhead for the last 3 years I hate to say it, but you’re extremely bias towards progressive music( Poly took me literally years to get the reaction you’re getting right off the rip) also Stu has said Murder were songs that he himself called “ugly”. I’m all here for more gizz, but we get it you don’t like Murder and that’s ok. Cheers
I’m in the same boat lol… murder was the first record I ever bought, and it was a blind buy. I’ve adored it since the first spin. Poly on the other hand took me YEARS to appreciate. Like I couldn’t sit through the whole thing until earlier this year. However now that it did click, I’d take poly over murder ANY DAY OF THE WEEK by an absolute mile
@@rockdariff well for example your tempo changes comments on the first bit of Nonogan. You’d prefer those songs to ya know switch it up instead of get locked in. Nothing wrong with that I’m in the same boat for the most part.
@@lordmopar1057 ohh…Idk why I read that as sorta a negative thing at first haha…yea Im a prog dude for sure…my band, our first single chrysalis, the engineer told us we changed tempo within a 5 minute track like 150 times
Besides Changes (which took 5 years to finish), Nonagon and Polygon were the albums that took Gizz longest to write and it shows with how complex their arrangements are. A lot of their albums are made by jamming out and picking the best of that (such as Petro, where Stu provided a lyrical concept to the band and they jammed around that). Also, Castle in the Air is the only time Leah appears on the album so don’t worry about the narration. Really excited to see your thought on the Inner Cell trilogy!
Figured you would dig poly, maybe the 3rd most at worst of all their records. Do think you should go WAY back on the next one to hear where they came from cause they still rip. 12 bar bruise, willoughbys beach, or what’s maybe their best record in mind fuzz. It’s kind of a travesty no one is suggesting mind fuzz because it’s one of the coolest sounding psych rock records out there. While kiiiind of the same field as nonagon, the songs each sound way different. Has a strong case for their best record. My top 3 are petro, poly, and mind fuzz. It rules.
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The kexp sessions are a complete different thing, you should react to them as well on camera, cheers!
hey man, your videos are great. thank you for reacting to king gizzard, i hope you do all of their stuff eventually lol. ps yes this is when they had two drummers, and to my ears most of the drums are panned hard left and right. another ps polygandwannaland is by far my favorite from them.
Yes. 2 drummers. All the song writing, arrangement, sound and end product is Stu Mackenzie. But it's not just about Stu. The best band i've known in my lifetime, and i'm 52. Off down to Manchester next month to see them again. Wooo
Hey Rock da riff! When you said the girl likee the indie music with offbeat talking vocals….it wasn’t fontaines DC was it by any chance? Haha that was my first though with your little vocal example of it haha Ps love your gizzard reactions mate, love seeing someone new fall in love with this band ❤
You wonder why if Stu is so skilled at lyrics why does he do stuff like Balrog. I ask you this: If you can shred super quick and skillfully on a guitar, is that the only way you should ever play it? Sometimes a song calls for simple strumming. But I *do* think you're saying Polygondwanaland right. And yeah, this was when they still had two drummers.
as a big fan of them since polygondwanaland, i kinda get the feeling of expected something complex from them when try to dive in into their discography at first. honestly, it took a long time for me to really get king gizz because the repetitive and simplicity of their other records. and heard polygondwanaland first doesn't help, because same as you. i know what these guys are capable of. hell man, there's one particular song on Flying microtonal banana that hell of repetitive. and that song was my second introduction to their tune after crumbling castle and it was really holding me back to explore more of them back then. i wont spoil you, but you better prepare your energy drinks when dive in into this one lol. but overall, the banana is still one of my favorites and has a strong foundation for their tune. but after look at their music videos and the goofiness but awesome ideas of their album concept and theme, i saw them as a talented musician and bunch of good friends that enjoy and having fun makin music, and i'm enjoying what they produce to us fans. no matter what it is. its like watching a tv series. you'll never know what you're gonna get on the next album. even if some song or the album doesn't really click to me or dont match my expectation, i wont be able to bring my self to hate them, i already hooked to them and curious what will they produce and explore next time. just to continue watching their journey.
There are 2 drummers here, yes! Anything after Infest the Rats Nest is just Cavs on the drums Edit: thanks kyles5513 😅 it's hard when multiple albums get released in the same year to keep track lol
I'm happy i got to buy an official pressing from the band, only 2000 were ever printed by the band themselves, while anyone is free to make their own pressings with their own album art and whatnot to make money without the band taking any of it. The official album pressing came with unique colored wax, gatefold with unique art for the insides and back, with the lyrics written into the art. It's such a badass album to have physically.
They still have an official release through ATO. It’s a tri-color vinyl with a upside down poster of Stu and lyrics sheet on the back side. However this series is not a limited release I got it at my local shop and they’re available online.
@@kyleaguiar3447 This is not the special edition from Flightless, and doesn't feature any of the art done special for the Flightless pressing by Jason Galea. AFAIK this also doesn't give any money to Flightless and gives 100% of the money to ATO Records. It is as official as any other pressing by anybody else than Flightless, even though they release their stuff through ATO for the North American market.
@@TheEveryDayC like I said it’s not limited. The band is no longer associated with flightless, the KGLW label bought back the rights. Since ATO has an official deal with their label, the pressing is official merch of the band and not a bootleg pressing. Even if they don’t receive loyalties directly from Poly they are partnered and back the release. The Jason art is sick and your pressing sounds dope nice grail!
There's some fraudulent actors on RUclips claiming it, happens to others too. They don't own the rights but I don't think there's much you can do about it sadly
@@rockdariff I know you've already reacted to "Unleashed" with a live orchestra from 10 years ago, but here is a beautiful new performance from 2023, just as epic, I promise! Simone's gorgeous soprano is out of this world! Here: ruclips.net/video/OV7KcV0VZmw/видео.html
Gizz are at heart a rock jam band, which means they rely on groove and vibe. Because of this, they are excellent live. Polygondwanaland shows us just how good they can be if they slow down and more carefully produce an album. I've been following this band since Quarters! (2015), and Poly remains my fave. And, they've gone into a jam phase after COVID. In 2020 and 2021 they were locked in their homes producing KG and LW without seeing each other. They've been going mental just jamming since.
One of the gimmicks of this album is that they use poly rhythms (which is to say multiple rhythms going on at the same time). This is probably the album where they make best use of two drummers.
I’m sure there will be fans who disagree, but for me, without a doubt, this is their best record.
agreed
Nothing wrong with having your own opinion dude! This is probably one of the best albums, I love the Fantasy theme it has.
Also, I think the reason why they have vocals like "BALROG BALRGOG BALRGOG X100" It's purely because they are also having fun with it. If you listen to their very early music, its also a bunch of young friends playing and having fun, and the vocals are very repetitive. They just liked doing it I guess
Very no fucks given and all about the jam type songs
Yes!!! I think you'll love Ice, Death, Planet, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava. It's very Jazzy and chill.
Omnium Gatherum next! It's got heavy songs, groove songs, and weird songs!
For sure two drummers, they went out of their way to do polyrhythms throughout. Informs the Polygondwanaland name 🥳
They play Castle in the Air live in their one of their KEXP sets. It has a different vibe as they use electric guitars for it instead of the acoustics on the album, but it still hits hard!
Also AFAIK, even though they had two drummers at this point, it was just the current drummer Cavs that played on their records most of the time. But I think he often played two separate parts so it still sounded like two drummers.
I don't comprehend how it's possible for King Gizz to be so creative.
One thing I find really interesting, and something you hear other creative people say as well is that worrying too hard about what you're doing or resting on your laurels inhibits how creative you continue to be. Stu has said similar things, Joey has said if you put out shit it doesnt matter youl just do another one. So King Gizz continue to just keep making, and having fun, with their egos somehow not getting in the way. So when they make a song like Balrog as per your example they make it because it's an idea they have and run with it. I don't think they care if it isn't as good as that last one or whatever.
Maybe once you're aware of all their music you won't be so fased. Plus Balrog is a completely fine and good song anyway.
Instead of worrying about the standard of your music you just make it, theirs all just happens to be the bomb. Surely this approach is a contributing factor to that.
Yea thats deff a way to approach it, I know myself when writing its a mixture of what I think is catchy, what I feel and pushing my skill set…it is hard for me to not worry about my own music
I meant generally by the way not talking about "your" music in that last part.
Other interesting facts are that Stu said something like he always thought hed get into making music for cinema. Which totally makes sense with all these albums that are like little movies. On a podcast I listened to the other day he said that there's only so much he has to say about himself so that isn't the focus of his writing. Though he does seem to sing about sleeping a bit.
@@ashleymenegon6319 he's a weird guy and a true musical genius. Like Zappa.
The next suite is the apex of their work (so far) in my opinion. They still put out fire albums tho, cant wait for the next album this year =D
15:00 honestly this is the main reason I enjoy your reactons. I'm a musician and you are too and when you have a music perspective it changes how you view some songs. I had fun trying to figure what they were doing and how they were getting certain sounds and I can tell you are too and that's enjoyable to watch.
I mean, how many non-KGLW fans would associate the six guys spewing gasoline in Self-Immolate with the subtle sounds of Polygondwanaland? And this is their strength and what distinguishes them from other groups around the world. And this is just the beginning of the surprises. There will still be traces of the Eagles, Santana or Steely Dan. There will be associations with Black Sabbath, Motorhead and the Beatles. It's a great journey in the footsteps of popular music. And none of us have any idea if the next album will be a country twist or an electronic Kraftwerk adventure. Or maybe a disco? One thing is for sure. None of us will pass by this album indifferently.
Easily my favorite album of theirs! The next suite of songs is one of their best pieces of music ever. If you could, listen to the Chunky Shrapnel version of the suite after the album version! Its so good
For my money it's their best album. Love your vids bro
Omuim gatrherm too it’s also new
In an interview after one of the KEXP sessions, they said of the 5 albums released in 2017, which includes MOTU, Poly was the most considered. PS don't listen to the haters, really like your reactions.
Some of these albums aren't going to click with you immediately on first listen, don't feel bad about it.
I think Gizz are better than Floyd.
Just the idea of trying to play those riffs on acoustic makes my fingers hurt lol
Id never play MOTU to someone who’s new to Gizz, too weird, monotonous and experimental.
Don’t get me wrong some good bits. But Leah’s narration kind of ruins it for me.
Like i much prefer the KEXP lord of lightning because shes not on it.
Please wait on Ice Death, Jesus christ. I do *not* think you'll like that album right now. It's very jammy, which is great. But it's extremely repetitive in places. Lots of long long repetitive songs and sections. I don't think you'll vibe with that super well yet. It's amazing, it's just a lot to take on.
I disagree, I think he'll dig the hell out of it.
its a concept album around the 7 major notes, if you were wondering why they stay musically in the same space in each of the 7 song
As a huge gizzhead for the last 3 years I hate to say it, but you’re extremely bias towards progressive music( Poly took me literally years to get the reaction you’re getting right off the rip) also Stu has said Murder were songs that he himself called “ugly”. I’m all here for more gizz, but we get it you don’t like Murder and that’s ok. Cheers
I’m in the same boat lol… murder was the first record I ever bought, and it was a blind buy. I’ve adored it since the first spin. Poly on the other hand took me YEARS to appreciate. Like I couldn’t sit through the whole thing until earlier this year. However now that it did click, I’d take poly over murder ANY DAY OF THE WEEK by an absolute mile
Im not exactly sure what ya mean that Im biased towards progressive music?
@@rockdariff well for example your tempo changes comments on the first bit of Nonogan. You’d prefer those songs to ya know switch it up instead of get locked in. Nothing wrong with that I’m in the same boat for the most part.
@@lordmopar1057 ohh…Idk why I read that as sorta a negative thing at first haha…yea Im a prog dude for sure…my band, our first single chrysalis, the engineer told us we changed tempo within a 5 minute track like 150 times
Polygon-dwanaland
Nup.
POLY GONDWANA LAND
I've always called it polygond wannaland
Poly-gondwanaland
The face you made when Leah Senior started talking in Castle in the Air lmao
Besides Changes (which took 5 years to finish), Nonagon and Polygon were the albums that took Gizz longest to write and it shows with how complex their arrangements are. A lot of their albums are made by jamming out and picking the best of that (such as Petro, where Stu provided a lyrical concept to the band and they jammed around that).
Also, Castle in the Air is the only time Leah appears on the album so don’t worry about the narration.
Really excited to see your thought on the Inner Cell trilogy!
The next 3 songs are HEAT
Love that little krautrock style breakdown at the end of Deserted Dunes. Very Liebezeit reminiscent drums
Wait till you find out Petro has a whole narrated track on the vinyl release 😂
And takes up a whole side too haha
Lmfao the reaction when Leah Senior started the spoken word 😂😂
I, personally, love Leah's spoken-word in TCITA.
I'm excited you like these tracks! The next suite RULES, they have played these tracks together live I believe.
One of the best albums they have in my opinion the compositions are god level
Figured you would dig poly, maybe the 3rd most at worst of all their records. Do think you should go WAY back on the next one to hear where they came from cause they still rip. 12 bar bruise, willoughbys beach, or what’s maybe their best record in mind fuzz. It’s kind of a travesty no one is suggesting mind fuzz because it’s one of the coolest sounding psych rock records out there. While kiiiind of the same field as nonagon, the songs each sound way different. Has a strong case for their best record. My top 3 are petro, poly, and mind fuzz. It rules.
The kexp sessions are a complete different thing, you should react to them as well on camera, cheers!
Prolly gon' wanna land.
hey man, your videos are great. thank you for reacting to king gizzard, i hope you do all of their stuff eventually lol.
ps yes this is when they had two drummers, and to my ears most of the drums are panned hard left and right.
another ps polygandwannaland is by far my favorite from them.
Man this album grew on me so much, I always throw it on from start to finish when I'm gaming
This album is my religion. I hope you enjoy it
Yes. 2 drummers. All the song writing, arrangement, sound and end product is Stu Mackenzie. But it's not just about Stu. The best band i've known in my lifetime, and i'm 52. Off down to Manchester next month to see them again. Wooo
Hey Rock da riff! When you said the girl likee the indie music with offbeat talking vocals….it wasn’t fontaines DC was it by any chance? Haha that was my first though with your little vocal example of it haha
Ps love your gizzard reactions mate, love seeing someone new fall in love with this band ❤
You wonder why if Stu is so skilled at lyrics why does he do stuff like Balrog. I ask you this: If you can shred super quick and skillfully on a guitar, is that the only way you should ever play it? Sometimes a song calls for simple strumming. But I *do* think you're saying Polygondwanaland right. And yeah, this was when they still had two drummers.
I would say that every track I write does have to hit a certain kind of challenge to keep myself interested but I get what ya mean
@@rockdariff I was meaning a non-specific you, as in like anybody. Wasn't meant to be a jab at you or anything. 😅 Glad you are enjoying Poly so far!
His saying of polygondwanaland is not even close.
as a big fan of them since polygondwanaland, i kinda get the feeling of expected something complex from them when try to dive in into their discography at first. honestly, it took a long time for me to really get king gizz because the repetitive and simplicity of their other records. and heard polygondwanaland first doesn't help, because same as you. i know what these guys are capable of.
hell man, there's one particular song on Flying microtonal banana that hell of repetitive. and that song was my second introduction to their tune after crumbling castle and it was really holding me back to explore more of them back then. i wont spoil you, but you better prepare your energy drinks when dive in into this one lol. but overall, the banana is still one of my favorites and has a strong foundation for their tune.
but after look at their music videos and the goofiness but awesome ideas of their album concept and theme, i saw them as a talented musician and bunch of good friends that enjoy and having fun makin music, and i'm enjoying what they produce to us fans. no matter what it is. its like watching a tv series. you'll never know what you're gonna get on the next album.
even if some song or the album doesn't really click to me or dont match my expectation, i wont be able to bring my self to hate them, i already hooked to them and curious what will they produce and explore next time. just to continue watching their journey.
My favourite KEXP recording is still the Altered Beast/Alter me I-IV, seeing both cavs and eric drumming
Iron lung
Love the reactions brother!
THEY FIRE
There are 2 drummers here, yes! Anything after Infest the Rats Nest is just Cavs on the drums
Edit: thanks kyles5513 😅 it's hard when multiple albums get released in the same year to keep track lol
Rats Nest was the last album with Eric on drums
@@kyles5513ope you're right! I get the two dates mixed up lol
I'm happy i got to buy an official pressing from the band, only 2000 were ever printed by the band themselves, while anyone is free to make their own pressings with their own album art and whatnot to make money without the band taking any of it. The official album pressing came with unique colored wax, gatefold with unique art for the insides and back, with the lyrics written into the art. It's such a badass album to have physically.
They still have an official release through ATO. It’s a tri-color vinyl with a upside down poster of Stu and lyrics sheet on the back side. However this series is not a limited release I got it at my local shop and they’re available online.
@@kyleaguiar3447 This is not the special edition from Flightless, and doesn't feature any of the art done special for the Flightless pressing by Jason Galea. AFAIK this also doesn't give any money to Flightless and gives 100% of the money to ATO Records. It is as official as any other pressing by anybody else than Flightless, even though they release their stuff through ATO for the North American market.
@@TheEveryDayC like I said it’s not limited. The band is no longer associated with flightless, the KGLW label bought back the rights. Since ATO has an official deal with their label, the pressing is official merch of the band and not a bootleg pressing. Even if they don’t receive loyalties directly from Poly they are partnered and back the release. The Jason art is sick and your pressing sounds dope nice grail!
@@kyleaguiar3447FWIW too y’all, the ATO pressing sounds fantastic
They released this album for free so I doubt you’ll get any claims
They all got claimed
There's some fraudulent actors on RUclips claiming it, happens to others too. They don't own the rights but I don't think there's much you can do about it sadly
@@rockdariff Hi man!
Can you come back to Epica? Do you need some new suggestions? 🙂
@@rockdariff I know you've already reacted to "Unleashed" with a live orchestra from 10 years ago, but here is a beautiful new performance from 2023, just as epic, I promise! Simone's gorgeous soprano is out of this world!
Here: ruclips.net/video/OV7KcV0VZmw/видео.html
@@rockdariffoh shit lol
I like your description of the album cover haha
I'd go Ice Death next then go back to some older stuff.
Gizz are at heart a rock jam band, which means they rely on groove and vibe. Because of this, they are excellent live.
Polygondwanaland shows us just how good they can be if they slow down and more carefully produce an album.
I've been following this band since Quarters! (2015), and Poly remains my fave.
And, they've gone into a jam phase after COVID. In 2020 and 2021 they were locked in their homes producing KG and LW without seeing each other. They've been going mental just jamming since.
One of the gimmicks of this album is that they use poly rhythms (which is to say multiple rhythms going on at the same time). This is probably the album where they make best use of two drummers.