LateNightTales
The Flaming Lips · 2005
75 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of eclectic covers and original compositions, shimmering with psychedelic textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- psychedelic textures for late-night introspection
- eclectic covers that surprise continuously
- wave-like pacing encourages reflection
- immersive experience for headphone listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Innovative cover album that showcases eclectic influences, appealing to devoted fans.
- Themes
- psychedelic covers· whimsical reinterpretations· ethereal soundscapes
- Career context
- By the time 'LateNightTales' was released in March 2005, The Flaming Lips were enjoying a resurgence following their critically acclaimed album 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots' in 2002. This collection of covers represented a creative interlude that showcased their influential sound while introducing a new generation to songs from various eras through their unique lens.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
- If this clicks, go next to
- At War with the Mystics — Continues the psychedelic exploration with a more expansive sound and thematic depth.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Currents by Tame Impala — Shares psychedelic textures and ethereal soundscapes, blending genres with whimsical production.Oracular Spectacular by MGMT — Combines eclectic sounds and whimsical themes, echoing a kaleidoscopic approach to pop and psychedelia.Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective — Features vibrant, layered production with a dreamy atmosphere, resonating with playful, psychedelic vibes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Unravel".
- 1 Unravel Start here 3:13
- 2 My Ship 4:23
- 3 Speed of Sound 5:09
- 4 It’s a Bit of a Pain 3:06
- 5 2HB 4:10
- 6 People 4:10
- 7 Flim 2:53
- 8 Galileo (edit) 1:56
- 9 Up the Down Escalator 3:55
- 10 Seven Nation Army (Harry Potter and George Bush’s Severed Head Army mix) 2:51
- 11 Playground for a Wedgeless Firm 2:21
- 12 Saudade 4:55
- 13 Monochrome 4:58
- 14 Sleep Comes Down 3:40
- 15 River Man 4:15
- 16 On Fire 3:34
- 17 Pyramid Song 4:45
- 18 I’m Not in Love 5:56
- 19 Another Green World 2:17
- 20 The Jist 3:03
What to play next
This album is considered a Deep Cut in The Flaming Lips's catalog. Innovative cover album that showcases eclectic influences, appealing to devoted fans.
At War with the Mystics
2006
Continues the psychedelic exploration with a more expansive sound and thematic depth.
VOID
2005
Prepares the listener with similar sonic textures and experimental approaches.
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