King's Mouth
The Flaming Lips · 2019
41 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A whimsical journey through eclectic soundscapes, merging psychedelic elements with poignant storytelling and playful experimentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Sparrow Start here — This track exemplifies the album's grand ambition with its lush orchestration and contemplative lyrics that delve into themes of nature and existence.
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Giant Baby — Through its playful instrumentation and childlike imagery, this song encapsulates the whimsical spirit that permeates the entire album.
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Mouth of the King — The title track serves as a climactic reflection on the journey presented throughout the album, blending ethereal melodies with profound lyrics about creation and destruction.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's narrative and eclectic soundscapes create a unique listening journey.
What we noticed
- The album features a narrative structure, with tracks flowing into one another to create a cohesive story arc.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional instrumentation and sound effects, enhancing the psychedelic atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- 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 on July 19, 2019, King's Mouth is The Flaming Lips' fourteenth studio album and follows their 2017 project, Oczy Mlody. At this stage in their career, the band continued to explore ambitious sonic landscapes while maintaining their signature surrealistic style. This album reflects a deepening engagement with themes of childhood wonder and existential musings.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
Tracklist
- 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
What to play next
American Head
2020
Continues the introspective journey with a blend of cosmic themes and melodic depth.
Oczy Mlody
2017
Sets the stage with experimental sounds that lead into the whimsical nature of King's Mouth.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Currents
Tame Impala
Both explore dreamy, psychedelic soundscapes infused with introspective themes and a sense of nostalgia.
Little Dark Age
MGMT
Shares whimsical and experimental production with a blend of nostalgic melodies and reflective lyrics.
The Age of Adz
Sufjan Stevens
Features lush orchestration and introspective themes, creating a cosmic and emotional listening experience.
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