Willoughby's Beach

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Willoughby's Beach
EP by
Released21 October 2011 (2011-10-21)
StudioA Secret Location Sound Recorders
Genre
Length22:52
LabelSelf released (Later re-released by Flightless in 2018)
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard chronology
Anglesea
(2011)
Willoughby's Beach
(2011)
12 Bar Bruise
(2012)
Singles from Willoughby's Beach
  1. "Black Tooth" / "Willoughby's Beach"
    Released: 2011

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]

Willoughby's Beach track listing
No.TitleLength
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
Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] 15

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Willoughby's Beach EP, by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard". King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  2. ^ "A Star Is Born soundtrack holds #1 for third week". Australian Recording Industry Association. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Album Review: King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard 'Willoughby's Beach' | FasterLouder". FasterLoduer. 7 December 2011. Retrieved 16 May 2018.[dead link]
  4. ^ "King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Willoughby's Beach". Discogs. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  5. ^ a b Track listing and credits as per liner notes for Willoughby's Beach album.
  6. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2018.