Butterfly 3000: Ocular Edition

Butterfly 3000 is an album by Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, released on 18 June 2021. The album was announced on 10 May 2021, alongside its release date and tracklist. The "Ocular Edition" likely refers to a specific visual or conceptual presentation of the album, often associated with experimental music releases.

Butterfly 3000 generally received positive reviews from critics, who praised its expansive and atmospheric soundscapes, hypnotic melodies, and the band's consistent innovation. The album was noted for its departure into more electronic and ambient territory while retaining the band's signature psychedelic essence. Audience reception was also strong, with many appreciating the album's immersive and dreamlike qualities.

• Praised for its lush, electronic-infused psychedelic sound.

• Noted for its consistently dreamy and hypnotic atmosphere.

• Appreciated as a more ambient and experimental direction for the band.

Google audience: Google users often highlight the album's transcendental and immersive listening experience, with many enjoying the melodic and calming nature of the tracks. It's frequently described as a perfect album for relaxation and introspection.

The band recorded and produced Butterfly 3000 entirely remotely during the COVID-19 lockdowns, with each member sending ideas and recordings to each other digitally.