Phantom Island (song)
| "Phantom Island" | ||||
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| Single by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard | ||||
| from the album Phantom Island | ||||
| Released | 29 October 2024 | |||
| Genre | Symphonic rock, progressive pop | |||
| Length | 5:16 | |||
| Label | P(doom) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Stu Mackenzie | |||
| Producer(s) | Stu Mackenzie | |||
| King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard singles chronology | ||||
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"Phantom Island" is a single by Australian rock band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard released on 29 October, 2024, to announce their 27th studio album of the same name.
Background
[edit]The song's title is a reference to Phantom islands, a phenomenon on early maps showing Islands widely accepted as existing, that in reality didn't exist, such as Pepys Island and Antillia.[1] The single was released alongside the announcement that they would be releasing their 27th studio album.[2][3][4] Additionally Stu Mackenzie and Ambrose Kenny-Smith explained that the album was developed alongside Flight b741 but that Flight b741 contained the more "rowdy" songs while the new album will be "more laidback."[2][5] Alongside the announcement of the new Album, the release of Phantom Island also coincided with the announcement of a new tour where the band will be working with various orchestras to play the new album.[2][6][7]
Recording
[edit]Stu Mackenzie stated that the song was initially developed with the intention to be the opening track of Flight b741 but that it had developed a "different vibe" and departed from the "thematic sense" of the album.[1] Additional instrumentation was recorded at Allan Eaton Studios in St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia.[2]
Lyrics
[edit]An addition to the Gizzverse the lyrics of the song tell the story as a continuation of Flight b741 seeing the pilot of Flight b741 flying to an island he'd dreamed of.[1] By the time they arrive the passengers are beset by imagined envision mythological gods and creatures as they had lost their sanity during the journey and retreat.[1]
Live
[edit]During their World Tour 2024 the band teased Phantom Island during a rendition of "Boogieman Sam" in Arizona Financial Theatre on 9 November 2024.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Songs > Phantom Island > History". kglw.net. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d Cohen, Jonathan. "King Gizzard Drop New Single, Plan 2025 Orchestral Tour". Spin. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ "King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Share Orchestral Single "Phantom Island," Plot Orchestral Tour and First-Ever Camping Event". jambands.com. Zenbu Media. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ Brodsky, Rachel. "King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announce US Orchestral Tour And Camping Residency, Share New Single "Phantom Island"". Stereogum. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ Green, Walden. "King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Announce Orchestral Tour, Share New Song "Phantom Island": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ Singh, Surej. "King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard announce 2025 orchestral tour, drop new single 'Phantom Island'". NME. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ Moore, Theron. "King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Announce 2025 Tour". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 23 March 2025.