The Day They Shot a Hole in the Jesus Egg
The Flaming Lips · 2002
139 min · 33 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
A surreal blend of space rock and experimental sounds layered with whimsical lyrics and haunting melodies.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its ambitious soundscapes and experimentation, contributing to the band's reputation as innovators in the alternative music scene. The Flaming Lips received significant media attention around this time, bolstered by their unique live performances and distinct aesthetic which influenced many indie and alternative acts that followed.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys whimsical surrealism throughout tracks immersive headphone experience
- Context
- By 2002, The Flaming Lips had already established themselves as pioneers of alternative rock with their previous album, 'The Soft Bulletin', which was released in 1999. 'The Day They Shot a Hole in the Jesus Egg' followed during their artistic peak, showcasing their continued evolution into more abstract and experimental territory while continuing to gain critical acclaim.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Shine On Sweet Jesus Standout 4:27
- 2 Unconsciously Screamin’ 3:52
- 3 Rainin’ Babies 4:28
- 4 Take Meta Mars 3:13
- 5 Five Stop Mother Superior Rain Standout 6:19
- 6 Stand in Line 4:36
- 7 God Walks Among Us Now Standout 4:52
- 8 There You Are 4:31
- 9 Mountain Side 6:36
- 10 (What a) Wonderful World 3:41
- 11 Lucifer Rising 3:35
- 12 Ma, I Didn’t Notice 8:10
- 13 Let Me Be It 5:32
- 14 Drug Machine 2:53
- 15 Strychnine / Peace, Love and Understanding 3:59
Disc 2
- 1 Take Meta Mars 2:45
- 2 Mountain Side 3:14
- 3 There You Are 3:41
- 4 Five Stop Mother Superior Rain Standout 3:05
- 5 Rainin’ Babies 2:30
- 6 Unconsciously Screamin’ 3:18
- 7 Stand in Line 4:12
- 8 God’s a Wheeler Dealer 2:43
- 9 Agonizing 3:26
- 10 One Shot 2:52
- 11 Cold Day 2:44
- 12 Jam 1:06
- 13 She’s Gone Mad 9:15
- 14 Golden Hearse 3:55
- 15 Unconsciously Screamin’ 3:53
- 16 Stand in Line 6:34
- 17 I Want to Kill My Brother; The Cymbal Head 3:38
- 18 Five Stop Mother Superior Rain Standout 6:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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