"The Dripping Tap" is a song by Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, released in 2022 as the lead single from their twentieth studio album, Omnium Gatherum. Over 18 minutes in length, the song was first composed during studio sessions for Fishing for Fishies and re-recorded with all band members present following a period of remote collaboration during COVID-19 lockdowns.
| "The Dripping Tap" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard | ||||
| from the album Omnium Gatherum | ||||
| Released | 9 March 2022 | |||
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| Length | 18:17 | |||
| Label | KGLW | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ambrose Kenny-Smith, Stu Mackenzie | |||
| Producer(s) | Stu Mackenzie | |||
| King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard singles chronology | ||||
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Recording
editWhile the song was first released on Omnium Gatherum, an early version of the song was first played during the Fishing for Fishies sessions, the song would be scrapped until after COVID-19 lockdowns were lifted, when the song was re-recorded and finished with all band members present.[1][5] The band recorded an extended jam and then edited the best segments into the completed song.[6]
Composition
editThe song is over 18 minutes in length.[7] Guitar World described it as featuring "drop D, Mixolydian guitar madness set to an irresistible motorik beat (complete with wailing harmonica)".[8] Stereogum described it as "a kosmische rave-up punctuated by soulful outbursts worthy of Hall & Oates" inspired by Krautrock groups such as Can.[6]
Critical reception
editAbby Jones of Consequence stated that "The Dripping Tap" "exemplifies that renewed sense of inspiration King Gizzard felt upon returning to the studio."[7]
Personnel
edit- Lucas Harwood – bass
- Michael Cavanagh – drums
- Cook Craig – guitar, vocals
- Joey Walker – guitar
- Stu Mackenzie – vocals, guitar, bass, organ, piano, percussion
- Ambrose Kenny-Smith – vocals, organ, percussion, electric piano, harmonica
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Alternative Digital Song Sales (Billboard) | 11 |
| US Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard) | 11 |
References
edit- ^ a b c ""King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: Tapped In". Relix Media. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard - Omnium Gatherum". Loud And Quiet. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; ClashMusic (19 April 2022). "King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Omnium Gatherum". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
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- ^ "King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - "The Dripping Tap"". Stereogum. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ a b "The Wild, Wonderful World Of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard". Stereogum. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ a b Jones, Abby (8 March 2022). "King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Announce New Album, Share 18-Minute Single "The Dripping Tap": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- ^ Moon, Grant (20 December 2022). "Inside the strange world of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, the most eclectic and prolific guitar band on Earth". Guitar World. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
External links
edit- "The Dripping Tap" on YouTube