Live In Chicago '23
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| Released | August 31, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | June 11-13, 2023 | |||
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| Length | 5:40:11 | |||
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| Producer | Stu Mackenzie | |||
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Live in Chicago '23 is a live album released by Australian rock band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, recorded during their three-night stint at The Salt Shed from June 11-13, 2023 during the band's U.S. Residency Tour. The album was released alongside Demos Vol. 5 + Vol. 6 during a hiatus between albums.
Recordings
[edit]A "spiritual sequel" to Live at Red Rocks '22, Live In Chicago '23 consists of nearly six hours of the band's music, ranging from experimental microtone songs to thrash metal.[1] This also marked the first time that all of the songs from Nonagon Infinity where played live.[2] The album was released exclusively through KGLW's bandcamp as a promotion due to a hiatus before The Silver Cord was released.[3]
Reception
[edit]The Merry-go-round Magazine said that the "gem" of the album was the last four songs performed during night one, consisting of The River into Evil Death Roll into Magma into finally Boogieman Sam with Canned Heat's Going Up the Country interpolated into the song.[1] Heavy Pop also gave rave reviews of the day one performance of The River, calling it "Grateful Dead inspired."[4] Night two largely consisted of more psychedelic songs, including the Horology suite, while day three included the then unreleased Gila Monster and Converge from PetroDragonic Apocalypse.[1]
Track listing
[edit]The albums were mastered by Joseph Carra with cover art by Jason Galea.[5]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pleura" | 4:45 |
| 2. | "O.N.E." | 4:21 |
| 3. | "Nuclear Fusion" | 4:57 |
| 4. | "Minimum Brain Size" | 5:33 |
| 5. | "Gaia" | 3:26 |
| 6. | "Motor Spirit" | 6:15 |
| 7. | "The Great Chain of Being" | 4:49 |
| 8. | "Gaia (cont.)" | 2:08 |
| 9. | "Witchcraft" | 5:59 |
| 10. | "Satan Speeds Up" | 3:56 |
| 11. | "Trapdoor" | 5:17 |
| 12. | "The River" | 24:43 |
| 13. | "Evil Death Roll" | 13:02 |
| 14. | "Magma" | 13:49 |
| 15. | "Boogieman Sam" | 13:35 |
| 16. | "Rattlesnake" | 11:39 |
| 17. | "Honey" | 9:08 |
| 18. | "Shangai" | 12:47 |
| 19. | "Hate Dancin'" | 3:45 |
| 20. | "Astroturf" | 8:43 |
| 21. | "Down the Sink" | 4:31 |
| 22. | "Invisible Face" | 6:25 |
| 23. | "Wah Wah" | 7:26 |
| 24. | "Road Train" | 2:54 |
| 25. | "Ice V" | 12:01 |
| 26. | "Inner Cell" | 4:56 |
| 27. | "Loyalty" | 4:09 |
| 28. | "Horology" | 2:55 |
| 29. | "Supercell" | 5:39 |
| 30. | "Self-Immolate" | 10:31 |
| 31. | "Am I in Heaven?" | 8:50 |
| 32. | "Gila Monster" | 4:20 |
| 33. | "Converge" | 4:04 |
| 34. | "Planet B" | 4:17 |
| 35. | "Mars for the Rich" | 4:46 |
| 36. | "Plastic Boogie" | 3:42 |
| 37. | "Hot Water" | 10:01 |
| 38. | "Hypertension" | 15:04 |
| 39. | "This Thing" | 7:46 |
| 40. | "Magenta Mountain" | 10:20 |
| 41. | "Change" | 19:37 |
| 42. | "The Garden Goblin" | 3:54 |
| 43. | "The Dripping Tap" | 19:26 |
| Total length: | 5:40:11 | |
Personal
[edit]Stu Mackenzie - Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizers, Flute
Ambrose Kenny-Smith - Vocals, Harmonica, Synthesizers, Percussion
Joey Walker - Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizers
Cook Craig - Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizers
Lucas Skinner - Bass
Michael Cavanagh - Drums, Gong, Percussion
References
[edit]- ^ a b c McGuire, Mike. "King Gizzard's Gargantuan New Live Album Is a Masterclass in Psychedelic Jamming". merrygoroundmagazine. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ Vigezzi, Jacopo. "King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard released "Nonagon Infinity Live"". progrockjournal. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ Sterdan, Darryl. "King Gizzard Return With New Live Set & Demo Collection". tinnitist.com. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ Oliver. "King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Live In Chicago '23". heavypop.at. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "Live In Chicago '23". kglw.net. Retrieved 29 April 2025.