Sunday, August 1, 2021

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Ataraxia

 

I've been fascinated by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard for a while now. I mean, it is hard not to wonder about that band name! But the songs have been pretty great and often truly unique. On their February release, L.W. (which is a followup to their earlier K.G. - see the theme?), they really nailed it. Tons of great tunes, but the epic *Ataraxia* is my favorite. I guess "ataraxia” is defined as “calmness untroubled by mental or emotional disquiet” by Merriam Webster. It means that you’re mentally at peace, which would be a good place to be these days, wouldn't it?