"Murder of the Universe" is the tenth studio album by the Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, released in 2017. The album stands out as a conceptual masterpiece, presenting a dark and dystopian narrative that unfolds across three distinct chapters. With spoken-word storytelling, intricate instrumentation, and a blend of heavy rock and progressive elements, King Gizzard creates a captivating and immersive sonic experience. "Murder of the Universe" explores themes of destruction, chaos, and existential dread, painting a vivid and haunting musical landscape that lingers long after the last note fades.
Tracklist: Chapter 1: The Tale of the Altered Beast
- A New World
- Altered Beast I
- Alter Me I
- Altered Beast II
- Alter Me II
- Altered Beast III
- Alter Me III
- Altered Beast IV
- Life / Death
Chapter 2: The Lord of Lightning vs. Balrog 10. Some Context
- The Reticent Raconteur
- The Lord of Lightning
- The Balrog
- The Floating Fire
- The Acrid Corpse
Chapter 3: Han-Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe 16. Welcome to an Altered Future
- Digital Black
- Han-Tyumi, the Confused Cyborg
- Soy-Protein Munt Machine
- Vomit Coffin
- Murder of the Universe