12 Bar Bruise

12 Bar Bruise
Studio album by
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Released7 September 2012 (2012-09-07)
Genre
Length34:18
LabelFlightless
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard chronology
Willoughby's Beach
(2011) 		12 Bar Bruise
(2012) 		Eyes Like the Sky
(2013)
Singles from 12 Bar Bruise
  1. "Bloody Ripper"
    Released: 3 April 2012
  2. "Elbow"
    Released: 30 July 2012
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
Kill your Stereo[6]
Sydney Morning Herald(Positive)[7]
Sputnikmusic3.5/5[8]
themusic(Positive)[9]

12 Bar Bruise is the debut studio album by Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. It was released on 7 September 2012 on Flightless.[10] It peaked at No. 14 on the ARIA Albums Chart after being released on vinyl in November 2018.[11]

Recording

The album was self-recorded by the band, and several tracks used unconventional recording methods. One of these is featured on the album's title track – it was recorded through four iPhones placed around a room while Stu Mackenzie sang into one of them.[12]

Track listing

All tracks written by Stu Mackenzie, except where noted.

Vinyl releases have tracks 1–6 on side A, and tracks 7–12 on side B.[13]

12 Bar Bruise track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Elbow"2:40
2."Muckraker"3:00
3."Nein"2:52
4."12 Bar Bruise"3:47
5."Garage Liddiard"2:29
6."Sam Cherry's Last Shot"2:49
7."High Hopes Low"3:46
8."Cut Throat Boogie" (Stu Mackenzie, Ambrose Kenny-Smith)2:50
9."Bloody Ripper"2:13
10."Uh Oh, I Called Mum"2:38
11."Sea of Trees"3:15
12."Footy Footy" (Stu Mackenzie, Joey Walker)1:59
Total length:34:18

Personnel

Credits for 12 Bar Bruise adapted from liner notes.[14]

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

  • Michael Cavanagh – drums
  • Cook Craig – guitar, vocals
  • Ambrose Kenny-Smith – harmonica, vocals
  • Stu Mackenzie – guitar, vocals
  • Eric Moore – theremin, keys, percussion
  • Lucas Harwood – bass, vocals
  • Joe Walker – guitar, vocals

Additional musicians

Production

  • Paul Maybury – recording, mixing
  • King Gizzard – recording, mixing
  • Joseph Carra – mastering
  • Jason Galea – cover art
  • Ican Harem – inside cover
  • Lauren Bamford – insert photo

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[15] 14

References

  1. ^ Bartleet, Larry (4 May 2016). "King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - 'Nonagon Infinity' Review". NME. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  2. ^ Connick, Tom (10 November 2015). "King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard talk shedding skin: "People can think whatever they want"". DIY. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  3. ^ "LIVE MUSIC PICKS: AUG. 15-21". Salt Lake City Weekly. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  4. ^ Coney, Brian (28 August 2018). "No Slowing Down: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Interviewed". The Quietus. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  5. ^ Sendra, Tim. "12 Bar Bruise - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  6. ^ "Album Review: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - '12 Bar Bruise'". Kill your Stereo. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  7. ^ Noack, Kam. "12 Bar Bruise". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  8. ^ "King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard - 12 Bar Bruise (album review 2)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  9. ^ Aitken, Scott. "Album Review: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - 12 Bar Bruise". themusic. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  10. ^ "12 Bar Bruise, by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard". King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  11. ^ "A Star Is Born soundtrack holds #1 for third week". Australian Recording Industry Association. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
  12. ^ "Album Review: King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard '12 Bar Bruise' | Purple Sneakers". Purple Sneakers. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  13. ^ 12 Bar Bruise at Discogs (list of releases)
  14. ^ Tracklisting and credits as per liner notes for 12 Bar Bruise album
  15. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2018.

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