In a Priest Driven Ambulance
The Flaming Lips · 1990
56 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental rock and surreal lyrics, evoking both ecstasy and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes for introspection
- wave-like pacing invites reflection
- experiments that challenge perceptions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a significant step in the band's artistic growth and recognition.
- Themes
- spiritual exploration· psychedelic irony
- Career context
- In a Priest Driven Ambulance was The Flaming Lips' third studio album, released during a period of artistic growth after their previous album, Telepathic Surgery. By 1990, the band was transitioning from their early punk roots to a more experimental sound that would characterize their later work, marking a key moment just ahead of their breakthrough with 1993's Transmissions from the Satellite Heart.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
- If this clicks, go next to
- Hit to Death in the Future Head — Continues the experimental rock sound with an evolving sonic landscape.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Deserter's Songs by Mercury Rev — Shares a dreamlike quality with lush instrumentation and surreal lyrical imagery.Take It from the Man! by The Brian Jonestown Massacre — Explores psychedelic themes with a blend of experimental rock and introspective lyrics.Lonerism by Tame Impala — Combines surreal introspection and vibrant sonic layers, evoking a similar emotional landscape.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Shine On Sweet Jesus - Jesus Song No. 5".
- 1 Shine On Sweet Jesus - Jesus Song No. 5 Start here 4:27
- 2 Unconsciously Screamin' 3:52
- 3 Raining Babies 4:28
- 4 Take Meta Mars 3:13
- 5 Five Stop Mother Superior Rain 6:19
- 6 Stand in Line 4:42
- 7 God Walks Among Us Now - Jesus Song No. 6 4:46
- 8 There You Are - Jesus Song No. 7 4:32
- 9 Mountain Side 6:36
- 10 (What a) Wonderful World 3:44
- 11 Lucifer Rising 4:07
- 12 Let Me Be It 5:34
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in The Flaming Lips's catalog. This album marked a significant step in the band's artistic growth and recognition.
Hit to Death in the Future Head
1992
Continues the experimental rock sound with an evolving sonic landscape.
Telepathic Surgery
1989
Precedes it with a similar blend of surrealism and sonic exploration.
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