Flamagra
Flying Lotus · 2019
66 min · 27 tracks · electronic music
A kaleidoscopic blend of genres featuring intricate beats, lush instrumentation, and a dreamlike atmosphere that defies categorization.
Top tracks — play these first
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Takashi — This track features a hypnotic groove interspersed with intricate layers of sound, encapsulating the album's experimental spirit while showcasing Flying Lotus's signature style.
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Burning Down the House — A reimagining of the Talking Heads classic, this track blends nostalgic elements with modern production techniques, highlighting Flying Lotus's ability to innovate within familiar frameworks.
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Fire Is Coming — Featuring a spoken-word performance by legendary actor David Lynch, this track serves as a poignant commentary on existential themes, merging narrative with immersive soundscapes.
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Yellow Belly — This track combines playful lyrics with jazzy instrumentation and intricate rhythms, exemplifying the album's eclectic nature while addressing deeper social issues.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalFlamagra showcases innovative production and a unique blend of styles, though its cohesion is affected by the extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album features a wide range of textures, with tracks transitioning from intricate electronic beats to lush orchestral arrangements.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, creating a narrative thread that runs through the instrumental pieces.
- The sequencing includes abrupt shifts in mood and tempo, with some tracks ending on unresolved chords that contribute to a dreamlike atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- surreal sonic exploration
- wave-like pacing dynamics
- short bursts of creativity
- immersive headphone journeys
- vivid soundscapes for contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- dislike fragmented listening experiences
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Flamagra is seen as an ambitious work that showcases Flying Lotus's innovative sound.
- Career context
- Released in 2019, Flamagra is Flying Lotus's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed You're Dead! from 2014. At this point in his career, he had solidified his reputation as a genre-defying artist known for blending electronic music, jazz, and hip-hop influences. The album showcases his continued evolution as an artist while addressing themes of life, death, and existence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thundercat· Kamasi Washington· Shlohmo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heroes 2:44
- 2 Post Requisite 2:08
- 3 Heroes in a Half Shell 1:17
- 4 More 4:17
- 5 Capillaries 1:54
- 6 Burning Down the House 3:03
- 7 Spontaneous 2:08
- 8 Takashi 5:51
- 9 Pilgrim Side Eye 1:30
- 10 All Spies 1:45
- 11 Yellow Belly 3:11
- 12 Black Balloons (reprise) 2:41
- 13 Fire Is Coming 3:16
- 14 Inside Your Home 1:26
- 15 Actually Virtual 1:58
- 16 Andromeda 1:28
- 17 Remind U 2:41
- 18 Say Something 1:15
- 19 Debbie Is Depressed 2:19
- 20 Find Your Own Way Home 1:40
- 21 The Climb 3:15
- 22 Pygmy 1:24
- 23 9 Carrots 3:01
- 24 FF4 1:11
- 25 Land of Honey 3:27
- 26 Thank U Malcolm 1:32
- 27 Hot Oct. 4:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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