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King's Mouth

The Flaming Lips · 2019

41 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · space rock

A whimsical journey through cosmic soundscapes and introspective melodies that evoke a sense of wonder and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical cosmic sound explorations
  • introspective melodies for daydreaming
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • short tracks for varied moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward, instant gratification
  • prefer longer, cohesive experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows continued creativity and narrative exploration in their later years.
Themes
whimsical soundscapes· dreamy nostalgia
Career context
Released in 2019, 'King's Mouth' is The Flaming Lips' fifteenth studio album, following their critically acclaimed project 'Oczy Mlody'. At this point in their career, the band was exploring increasingly experimental sounds, reflecting their long-standing penchant for blending pop sensibilities with avant-garde elements, while also embracing multimedia projects such as immersive live shows.
Stylistic neighbors
Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
If this clicks, go next to
American Head — Continues the introspective journey with a blend of cosmic themes and melodic depth.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Currents by Tame Impala — Both explore dreamy, psychedelic soundscapes infused with introspective themes and a sense of nostalgia.
Little Dark Age by MGMT — Shares whimsical and experimental production with a blend of nostalgic melodies and reflective lyrics.
The Age of Adz by Sufjan Stevens — Features lush orchestration and introspective themes, creating a cosmic and emotional listening experience.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "The Sparrow".

  • 1 We Don’t Know How and We Don’t Know Why 1:10
  • 2 The Sparrow Start here 5:38
  • 3 Giant Baby 3:51
  • 4 Mother Universe 1:51
  • 5 How Many Times 3:22
  • 6 Electric Fire 4:45
  • 7 All for the Life of the City 4:39
  • 8 Feedaloodum Beedle Dot 2:50
  • 9 Funeral Parade 2:58
  • 10 Dipped in Steel 1:28
  • 11 Mouth of the King 4:48
  • 12 How Can a Head 4:09

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