Laminated Denim

Laminated Denim was released in October 2022 as the twenty-second studio album by the Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. It arrived as part of a prolific period for the group, serving as the second of three albums released by the band within a single month. The record is noted for its experimental structure, consisting of only two lengthy tracks, 'The Land Before Timeland' and 'Hypertension', which were designed to serve as a rhythmic, jam-oriented companion to their preceding release, Timeland.

The album's title and design emerged from the band's penchant for wordplay and self-referential humor, with the artwork featuring a minimalist, textured aesthetic consistent with their independent label output. The music draws heavily from krautrock-inspired motorik beats and improvisational jazz-fusion elements, reflecting the band's focus on fluid song composition. Upon its release, the record was received as a cohesive exploration of groove-based psychedelia, further cementing the band's reputation for high-output, independent studio experimentation.