ITunes Originals – The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips · 2007
88 min · 28 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of interviews and reimagined classics that captures the Flaming Lips' eccentric charm.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- kaleidoscopic blend of interviews
- reflective moments between tracks
- playful yet thought-provoking narratives
- engaging storytelling throughout listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Innovative format offers insights but isn't a primary entry point for new listeners.
- Themes
- cosmic absurdity· collective struggle
- Career context
- Released in 2007, this album came as The Flaming Lips were enjoying a resurgence following their acclaimed 2002 release, 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.' The band had solidified their position as pioneers in alternative rock, using this iTunes Originals collection to reflect on their unique journey and artistic philosophy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
- If this clicks, go next to
- Once Beyond Hopelessness — Continues the experimental sound while introducing new themes and textures.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective — Shares a similar kaleidoscopic sound and exploration of cosmic themes with playful eccentricity.Lonerism by Tame Impala — Maintains a cosmic absurdity and introspective vibe, blending psychedelia with alternative rock elements.Oracular Spectacular by MGMT — Echoes the quirky charm and surreal qualities, with a focus on collective experience and alternative aesthetics.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Race for the Prize".
- 1 iTunes Originals 0:05
- 2 Pompeii am Gotterdammerung (iTunes Originals version) 3:13
- 3 Body Builder Porn (interview) 1:42
- 4 Talkin’ ’bout the Smiling Deathporn Immortality Blues (Everyone Wants to live Forever) 3:49
- 5 Dreaming of Bad Things to Feel Good (interview) 2:15
- 6 Bad Days 4:39
- 7 The Strange Becomes Acceptable (interview) 2:26
- 8 She Don’t Use Jelly 3:42
- 9 How Wayne Found the Space Bubble (interview) 2:02
- 10 Turn It On 4:41
- 11 We Should All Try Harder (interview) 2:47
- 12 Race for the Prize Start here 4:23
- 13 A Hit for Weddings or Funerals (interview) 2:04
- 14 Do You Realize?? (iTunes Originals version) 3:25
- 15 Introducing the Animal Band (interview) 2:24
- 16 Cow Jam (iTunes Originals version) 2:29
- 17 The Cat Stevens Connection (interview) 2:22
- 18 Fight Test 4:16
- 19 Body Parts on the Highway (Interview) 2:29
- 20 Why Does It End? (iTunes Originals version) 3:31
- 21 A Children’s Fable for Grown‐Ups (interview) 2:42
- 22 The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song 4:55
- 23 Dreaming of Devendra (interview) 3:04
- 24 Free Radicals (iTunes Originals version) 3:40
- 25 Black Sabbath, Naked Women and Voting (interview) 3:09
- 26 War Pigs (iTunes Originals version) 4:00
- 27 Traveling in Space While Listening to the Beatles (interview) 1:33
- 28 It Overtakes Me 6:51
What to play next
This album is considered a Deep Cut in The Flaming Lips's catalog. Innovative format offers insights but isn't a primary entry point for new listeners.
Once Beyond Hopelessness
2008
Continues the experimental sound while introducing new themes and textures.
At War with the Mystics
2006
Sets the stage with a blend of eclectic sounds that precedes the charm of the current album.
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