Due to High Expectations... The Flaming Lips Are Providing Needles for Your Balloons
The Flaming Lips · 1994
44 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of surreal lyrics and experimental sounds wrapped in a lo-fi aesthetic.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with climactic moments
- kaleidoscopic sonic exploration
- surreal lyrics for imaginative minds
- ideal for focused listening sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek immediate catchy satisfaction
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a departure into surreal and lo-fi aesthetics, blending whimsical elements.
- Themes
- absurdist reflections· kaleidoscopic surrealism· lo-fi experimentation
- Career context
- By 1994, The Flaming Lips had released their third studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Transmissions from the Satellite Heart' (1993). This album marked a transition as they began experimenting more with their sound and embracing a more eclectic approach, setting the stage for their later works that would garner wider recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
- If this clicks, go next to
- Clouds Taste Metallic — Continues the experimental sound while introducing more polished elements.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Chocolate and Cheese by Ween — Shares a playful absurdity and eclectic arrangement style, with surreal lyrics and lo-fi charm.Lonerism by Tame Impala — Explores surreal themes with a blend of psychedelic sounds and experimental production in a lo-fi context.In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel — Features surreal lyrics and an experimental approach, combining lo-fi aesthetics with emotional depth.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Bad Days".
- 1 Bad Days Start here 4:35
- 2 Jets Part 2 (My Two Days as an Ambulance Driver) 3:50
- 3 Ice Drummer 4:25
- 4 Put the Waterbug in the Policeman’s Ear 5:20
- 5 Chewin’ the Apple in Your Eye 5:26
- 6 Chosen One 7:28
- 7 Little Drummer Boy 5:28
- 8 Slow‐Nerve‐Action / Steven’s Weird Thing 7:33
What to play next
This album is considered a Experimental in The Flaming Lips's catalog. Showcases a departure into surreal and lo-fi aesthetics, blending whimsical elements.
Clouds Taste Metallic
1995
Continues the experimental sound while introducing more polished elements.
Transmissions from the Satellite Heart
1993
Sets the stage with a similar blend of surrealism and experimentation.
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