When you think of King Gizzard classics, you might think of songs from Nonagon Infinity or Infest the Rats’ Nest, tracks that have been played religiously throughout the years and have music videos, posters, etc. However if you look at Spotify statistics you might find an unexpected track in the top ranking songs. I’m talking about “Work This Time,” a slow, introspective Joey-led track from Oddments about an uncertain relationship. The reason for its popularity isn’t all too special — it was featured prominently on Spotify’s “Modern Psychedelia” playlist, but for what was an obscure song from an often overlooked release, it’s very impressive. Since the song’s surge in popularity, the band has transformed it into a beast on stage with Joey at the center, and the track has become an essential piece from the band’s earliest days. From obscure gem to bonafide classic, “Work This Time” saw what is possibly the biggest leap in significance for any Gizzard song.

According to the liner notes for the 2018 reissue of Oddments, “Work This Time” (as well as “Stressin’”) were attempts by Joey and Stu to write “soulful music.” It’s the first song in the band’s discography to feature vocals from Joey alone with production credits split between him and Stu. It was released on March 7th, 2014.