Reviews attached to June 7, 2023

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NoBody Reviewed: June 7, 2023 concert by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
The fall '22 Red Rocks run is already legendary  among the swarm, and here the band returned to the magenta mountain ready to pick up where they left off. Teases, mash-ups, segues, rarities, debuts, and the world's greatest plumber... it's all here (not to mention the face melting jams). This is a must-hear set for any fan, chock-full of what King Gizzard does best.  
TheHumanCyborg Reviewed: June 7, 2023 concert by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Third time at Red Rocks in three years and 2nd time seeing Gizz at the Rocks (4th overall), this time for ALL THREE SHOWS! I was so pumped and hearing the sound check trickling while waiting on the steps at stage left me reeling for some Gizz! As expected the crowd was so friendly, tons of people just vibing and sharing stories of their journey to make it to the Mecca of Gizz.

While I loved the set; Astroturf, Down the Sink, Motorspirit were the only new songs to me live. I thought they would try to play something different to last year's set at Red Rocks, they said no repeats right? Maybe just for that city and relevant time... Despite my initial frustration of hearing Magenta Mountain, Grim Reap, LoL, the first three to Nonagon and Iron Lung again, they were still refreshing and not just the same as last time, they were more refined, even tighter and FASTER. The boys are pushing their performances even further than we thought they could. Loved that they nailed Astroturf and hearing Hate Dancin' was so dope though it certainly needs more plays for them to get comfortable with it, loved it and want more Changes! This especially was elevated for the double-header the next day. Magma was soul crushing and made me on the verge of tears! But thats maybe time for another review! Peace out Gizzheads, until next time!
Hotpale Reviewed: June 7, 2023 concert by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
This was my first KGLW show. I had been listening for a few years and had a ticket to the final Ref Rocks show in November 2022, but sold it to a friend whom was leaving town for the show. I had just started a new job a few weeks earlier which took away any energy and thought of actually attending a marathon show. I swallowed my pride and then something interesting happened, that winter my wife said she started listening to them while snowboarding and like that, new favorite band status. Fast forward a few months and here we are at the arrival of PetroD and my first show. I didn't know what to expect as I only had a few records and only heard a bit of them live. I had no idea the treat that lie in store. What a roller coaster of a ride this show was. Started off very metal and I thought my wife wouldn't like it, but she was digging it.  They took us on a ride with a pyramid behind them and they must have played all of the notes that night. Astroturf is my favorite song, so that was a major treat along with Hate Dancing. What can I say other than that was one of the greatest sets of music I have ever heard in 4 decades of consuming music, particularly live music. Here I am a year later having just witnessed the greatness again on the rocks. This time, Jay from Slipknot came out for LeRisque and more. Holy B'Jesus these guys are amazing. To top IT all off, Trey was feeling out at this show and was presented with a Phish inspired Gizz shirt taboot. What a night for live music! 
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