Willoughby's Beach
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| Released | 21 October 2011 | |||
| Studio | A Secret Location Sound Recorders | |||
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| Length | 22:52 | |||
| Label | Self released (Later re-released by Flightless in 2018) | |||
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Willoughby's Beach is the second EP by Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. It was released on 21 October 2011.[1] It peaked at No. 15 on the ARIA Albums Chart after being released on vinyl in November 2018.[2]
The EP generally features a rawer and less refined sound compared to its successor 12 Bar Bruise. The album features the band's first use of unconventional and experimental instruments such as the theremin.[3][4]
Track listing
[edit]Vinyl releases have tracks 1-5 on Side A and tracks 6-9 on Side B.
All tracks are written by Stu Mackenzie.[5]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Danger $$$" | 1:45 |
| 2. | "Black Tooth" | 2:30 |
| 3. | "Lunch Meat" | 1:40 |
| 4. | "Crookedile" | 2:30 |
| 5. | "Let It Bleed" | 3:13 |
| 6. | "Dead-Beat" | 3:01 |
| 7. | "Dustbin Fletcher" | 3:09 |
| 8. | "Stoned Mullet" | 2:11 |
| 9. | "Willoughby's Beach" | 2:53 |
| Total length: | 22:52 | |
Personnel
[edit]Credits for Willoughby's Beach EP adapted from liner notes.[5]
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
- Michael Cavanagh – drums
- Lucas Skinner – bass, vocals
- Joey Walker – guitar, vocals
- Stu Mackenzie – vocals, guitar
- Ambrose Kenny-Smith – harmonica
- Cook Craig – guitar, vocals
- Eric Moore – drums, theremin
Production
- Paul Maybury – recording, mixing
- Joseph Carra – mastering
- Ican Harem – cover art
- Ben Butcher – insert photo
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 15 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Willoughby's Beach EP, by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard". King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "A Star Is Born soundtrack holds #1 for third week". Australian Recording Industry Association. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- ^ "Album Review: King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard 'Willoughby's Beach' | FasterLouder". FasterLoduer. 7 December 2011. Retrieved 16 May 2018.[dead link]
- ^ "King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Willoughby's Beach". Discogs. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ a b Track listing and credits as per liner notes for Willoughby's Beach album.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
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