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.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its exploration of themes related to spirituality and existentialism, which resonated within the alternative rock scene of the early '90s. It received favorable reviews, establishing The Flaming Lips as an innovative force in music and paving the way for their future successes, notably influencing subsequent artists in the genre.
- 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
- 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 Shine On Sweet Jesus - Jesus Song No. 5 Standout 4:27
- 2 Unconsciously Screamin' 3:52
- 3 Raining Babies 4:28
- 4 Take Meta Mars 3:13
- 5 Five Stop Mother Superior Rain Standout 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 Standout 3:44
- 11 Lucifer Rising 4:07
- 12 Let Me Be It 5:34
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