Fishing for Fishies
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Apr 26, 2019
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Q Magazine
    May 14, 2019
    60
    Here they lean too heavily on space-age boogie-rock. [Jul 2019, p.110]
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  2. The 405
    May 2, 2019
    60
    While calling Fishing For Fishies stale at first may be a bit harsh, it becomes pronounced once you consider the adventurous image King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard has carved out for itself over the last five years. With this passive listening experience, rarely was I ever intrigued by the band’s songwriting.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Apr 30, 2019
    60
    Certainly, the shift from the humanity and warmth of blues-rock to the synthetic robotics of electronic music is intentional, but the album ends too abruptly for one to clearly discern the full extent of its significance.
  5. Pitchfork
    Apr 26, 2019
    48
    It’s a shame to see a band with such clear skill and experimental prowess release an album as doltish as Fishing for Fishies, especially considering that, not so long ago, they managed to release five good albums in a single year. There is very little joy involved in listening to these nine songs.

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. tonythehokenson
    Apr 27, 2019
    10
    Solid record. Not as progressive as their other records, but man does this album slap. It's a solid 42 minutes of pure fun. This album may notSolid record. Not as progressive as their other records, but man does this album slap. It's a solid 42 minutes of pure fun. This album may not be for everyone and if you don't like it the you'll probably like one of their other albums, although I do recommend giving this one a chance.… Full Review »
  2. HG_Kitara
    Dec 8, 2020
    7
    [7.5]
    Fishing for Fishies is an album that makes you want to dance throughout. This is despite the fairly dark tone for a lot of songs    [7.5]
    Fishing for Fishies is an album that makes you want to dance throughout. This is despite the fairly dark tone for a lot of songs lyrics, which creates a cool contrast. Although the band explore some new sounds (such as the electronic Cyboogie, the sound of which MUST be explored in an entire album). However, there are some songs which were slow burners for me (for example, The Bird Song), and others which i would never pick to listen to (*cough* Acarine *cough).    … Full Review »
  3. AlefNog
    Sep 21, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. FG ghhhhnhfesggv tftc gf thatching used NYC she shares deck judicially, crawfish Vance's.… Full Review »
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