Hear It Is
The Flaming Lips · 1986
70 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
A chaotic blend of alternative rock and experimental sounds, embodying youthful rebellion and surrealism.
Why this album works
'Hear It Is' is significant for its raw and experimental approach, which laid the groundwork for the band's future success. The album received positive critical reception, reflecting the burgeoning alternative rock scene of the mid-1980s and influencing many bands that followed.
- Career context
- Released on January 21, 1986, 'Hear It Is' was The Flaming Lips’ debut album, marking their entrance into the music scene after forming in 1983. At this point, the band was still refining their unique sound but was beginning to attract attention with their eclectic style and DIY ethos.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Neil Young· Moby· Beck· Tori Amos· Linkin Park· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 With You 3:39
- 2 Unplugged Standout 2:14
- 3 Trains, Brains & Rain 3:39
- 4 Jesus Shootin’ Heroin Standout 7:21
- 5 Just Like Before 3:22
- 6 She Is Death 4:04
- 7 Charlie Manson Blues Standout 4:22
- 8 Man From Pakistan 3:59
- 9 Godzilla Flick 4:05
- 10 Staring at Sound / With You (reprise) 5:08
- 11 Summertime Blues 2:29
- 12 Bag Full of Thoughts 5:39
- 13 Out for a Walk 3:18
- 14 Garden of Eyes / Forever Is a Long Time 5:29
- 15 Scratching the Door 7:11
- 16 My Own Planet 4:13
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