Clouds Taste Metallic
The Flaming Lips · 1995
47 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
A surreal journey through whimsical soundscapes and experimental arrangements that challenge the boundaries of alternative rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical sound exploration
- surreal auditory experiences
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a pivotal moment in their transition to a cult .
- Themes
- childhood wonder· dreamlike surrealism
- Career context
- By the time 'Clouds Taste Metallic' was released in September 1995, The Flaming Lips had transitioned from a relatively obscure band to a cult favorite. This album followed their breakthrough record 'The Soft Bulletin', showcasing their artistic evolution into more intricate and abstract compositions while still maintaining their signature playful approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
- If this clicks, go next to
- Zaireeka — Continues the experimental sound with a unique multi-disc listening experience.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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OK Computer by Radiohead — Explores surreal themes and intricate soundscapes, blending alternative rock with experimental elements.Give Up by The Postal Service — Combines whimsical melodies and dreamy production, capturing a sense of childhood wonder and nostalgia.Hurry Up, We're Dreaming by M83 — Shares a dreamlike quality with expansive arrangements that evoke surrealism and childhood imagination.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "The Abandoned Hospital Ship".
- 1 The Abandoned Hospital Ship Start here 3:38
- 2 Psychiatric Explorations of the Fetus With Needles 3:27
- 3 Placebo Headwound 3:40
- 4 This Here Giraffe 3:46
- 5 Brainville 3:13
- 6 Guy Who Got a Headache and Accidentally Saves the World 4:29
- 7 When You Smile 3:13
- 8 Kim's Watermelon Gun 3:21
- 9 They Punctured My Yolk 4:21
- 10 Lightning Strikes the Postman 2:50
- 11 Christmas at the Zoo 3:06
- 12 Evil Will Prevail 3:45
- 13 Bad Days (Aurally Excited version) 4:38
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in The Flaming Lips's catalog. This album marked a pivotal moment in their transition to a cult .
Zaireeka
1997
Continues the experimental sound with a unique multi-disc listening experience.
Transmissions from the Satellite Heart
1993
Sets the stage for the surreal and whimsical elements found in Clouds Taste Metallic.
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