King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - 12 Bar Bruise

Dive into the raw, psychedelic chaos of 12 Bar Bruise, the 2012 debut album from Australian genre-benders King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Reissued on vinyl in 2018 by their own label, Flightless Records, this lo-fi garage-psych classic captures the band's early energy and experimental spirit. Recorded with DIY techniques—including the title track, famously captured using four iPhones placed around a room—12 Bar Bruise delivers surf-rock riffs, garage punk grit, and psychedelic textures in a wild, unfiltered package.

Formed in Melbourne in 2010, King Gizzard quickly made waves with their genre-defying sound. 12 Bar Bruise and its follow-up Eyes Like the Sky established their presence in the underground scene and marked the beginning of their prolific discography. This pressing is a must-have for fans of garage rock, psych, and unconventional recording wizardry. For collectors and newcomers alike, 12 Bar Bruise is a thrilling introduction to the unpredictable world of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.