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Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell

The Flaming Lips · 2003

33 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock · space rock

Ethereal soundscapes blend with introspective lyrics, creating a dreamlike exploration of existence and perception.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • dreamlike exploration of existence
  • introspective moments for contemplation
  • ethereal soundscapes for daydreaming

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer straightforward, punchy songs

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — An interesting EP that showcases a unique sound but isn't widely recognized as essential.
Themes
dreamlike landscapes· mortality and love
Career context
Released in 2003, 'Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell' came after The Flaming Lips' acclaimed 1999 album 'The Soft Bulletin,' which marked their commercial breakthrough. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers in alternative rock, experimenting with sound and lyrical depth to craft a unique auditory experience.
Stylistic neighbors
Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
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Fight Test — Continues the ethereal soundscapes and introspective themes from the current album.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Kid A by Radiohead — Explores existential themes with ethereal soundscapes and electronic experimentation.
Illinois by Sufjan Stevens — Combines introspective lyrics with lush instrumentation, creating a dreamlike narrative experience.
( ) by Sigur Rós — Shares a similar ethereal quality and emotional depth, blending atmospheric sound with abstract themes.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Assassination of the Sun".

  • 1 Assassination of the Sun Start here 4:25
  • 2 I'm a Fly in a Sunbeam (Following the Funeral Procession of a Stranger) 3:13
  • 3 Sunship Balloons 4:04
  • 4 Do You Realize?? (T.P.S. remix) 4:02
  • 5 Ego Tripping (Ego in Acceleration Jason Bentley remix) 5:34
  • 6 Ego Tripping (Self-Admiration with Blow-Up mix) 6:34
  • 7 A Change at Christmas (Say It Isn't So) 5:18

What to play next

This album is considered a Deep Cut in The Flaming Lips's catalog. An interesting EP that showcases a unique sound but isn't widely recognized as essential.

Fight Test
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Fight Test

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Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots

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Sets a similar tone with its blend of surrealism and emotional depth.
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