The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends
The Flaming Lips · 2012
67 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental sounds and whimsical lyrics that defy traditional structure.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound exploration
- dynamic journey with peaks
- whimsical lyrics for playfulness
- wave-like pacing and flow
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features a blend of avant-garde sounds and collaborations, diverging from their established style.
- Themes
- surreal space travel· David Bowie homage
- Career context
- Released in early 2012, 'The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends' follows the band's acclaimed album 'Embryonic' from 2009. At this point in their career, The Flaming Lips were known for their avant-garde style and willingness to collaborate with a diverse range of artists, showcasing their continued artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
- If this clicks, go next to
- The Terror — Continues the experimental vibe with darker themes and innovative sounds.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Lonerism by Tame Impala — Explores surreal themes with a psychedelic sound palette and experimental production.Congratulations by MGMT — Shares whimsical lyrics and an adventurous sonic landscape that challenges conventional structures.Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective — Combines experimental sounds with lush harmonies, creating a vibrant, otherworldly atmosphere.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "2012… You Must Be Upgraded".
- 1 2012… You Must Be Upgraded Start here 4:11
- 2 Ashes in the Air 6:13
- 3 Helping the Retarded to Know God 7:03
- 4 Supermoon Made Me Want to Pee 3:17
- 5 Children of the Moon 5:32
- 6 That Ain’t My Trip 3:47
- 7 You, Man? Human??? 3:34
- 8 I’m Working at NASA on Acid 7:59
- 9 Do It! 3:28
- 10 Is David Bowie Dying? 6:38
- 11 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 10:05
- 12 Girl, You’re So Weird 3:23
- 13 Tasered and Maced 2:43
What to play next
This album is considered a Experimental in The Flaming Lips's catalog. Features a blend of avant-garde sounds and collaborations, diverging from their established style.
The Terror
2013
Continues the experimental vibe with darker themes and innovative sounds.
Embryonic
2009
Sets the stage with a similarly adventurous and eclectic sound palette.
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