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.
Why this album works
'LateNightTales' is significant for its innovative approach to the cover album format, allowing The Flaming Lips to reinterpret influential tracks while solidifying their place in alternative rock. This project helped further popularize the Late Night Tales series, which became known for its curated selections and artistic vision.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks psychedelic textures for late-night introspection eclectic covers that surprise continuously
- 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
- 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 Unravel 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) Standout 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 Standout 4:45
- 18 I’m Not in Love Standout 5:56
- 19 Another Green World 2:17
- 20 The Jist 3:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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