Shambolic Birth and Early Life Of
The Flaming Lips · 2002
52 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
A sprawling journey through surreal soundscapes and off-kilter melodies that defy conventional song structures.
Why this album works
The album received mixed to positive reviews, further solidifying The Flaming Lips' reputation as avant-garde innovators in the alternative rock scene. It also contributed to the band's growing cult status and laid the groundwork for their later works that would achieve mainstream success.
- Best for
- surreal soundscapes for exploration dynamic journey with peaks wave-like pacing for reflection
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Shambolic Birth and Early Life Of' marked The Flaming Lips' transition into a more experimental phase, following their critically acclaimed album 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.' This album showcased their willingness to embrace unconventional sounds while continuing to build on their established psychedelic rock identity.
- 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 Killer on the Radio Standout 2:57
- 2 My Own Planet 4:11
- 3 She Is Death 4:05
- 4 One Million Billionth of a Millisecond on a Sunday Morning Standout 9:21
- 5 Unconsciously Screaming 3:52
- 6 Strychnine / Peace, Love and Understanding 3:59
- 7 Lucifer Rising 3:35
- 8 Take Me Ta Mars 3:13
- 9 Chrome Plated Suicide Standout 5:43
- 10 Agonizing 3:26
- 11 Shine On Sweet Jesus 4:27
- 12 Golden Hearse 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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