Embryonic
The Flaming Lips · 2009
70 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
Experimental textures and fractured melodies create an immersive journey through the subconscious mind.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamics that surprise
- immersive journey through sound
- mind-bending exploration of themes
- subconscious reflections and thoughts
- moments of fractured serenity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Embryonic marks a significant shift in sound, exploring new textures and structures.
- Themes
- subconscious exploration· avant-garde soundscapes
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'Embryonic' was The Flaming Lips' twelfth studio album, marking a significant shift in their sound following the commercial success of 'At War with the Mystics' (2006). At this point, the band sought to explore more avant-garde and experimental tendencies, stepping away from mainstream accessibility into deeper sonic landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
- If this clicks, go next to
- The Terror — Continues the experimental sound with darker themes and immersive textures.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective — Shares experimental textures and a vibrant, layered sound that explores subconscious themes.Lonerism by Tame Impala — Offers immersive soundscapes with fractured melodies and introspective lyrical themes.The Eternal by Sonic Youth — Utilizes avant-garde sound exploration with an emphasis on abstract melodies and sonic experimentation.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Convinced of the Hex".
- 1 Convinced of the Hex Start here 3:56
- 2 The Sparrow Looks Up at the Machine 4:13
- 3 Evil 5:38
- 4 Aquarius Sabotage 2:10
- 5 See the Leaves 4:24
- 6 If 2:04
- 7 Gemini Syringes 3:41
- 8 Your Bats 2:34
- 9 Powerless 6:57
- 10 The Ego's Last Stand 5:39
- 11 I Can Be a Frog 2:14
- 12 Sagittarius Silver Announcement 2:58
- 13 Worm Mountain 5:21
- 14 Scorpio Sword 2:01
- 15 The Impulse 3:29
- 16 Silver Trembling Hands 3:58
- 17 Virgo Self-Esteem Broadcast 3:44
- 18 Watching the Planets 5:16
What to play next
This album is considered a Experimental in The Flaming Lips's catalog. Embryonic marks a significant shift in sound, exploring new textures and structures.
The Terror
2013
Continues the experimental sound with darker themes and immersive textures.
At War with the Mystics
2006
Sets up a blend of experimentation and melody that leads into Embryonic's journey.
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