The Flaming Lips and Stardeath and White Dwarfs with Henry Rollins and Peaches Doing The Dark Side of the Moon
The Flaming Lips · 2009
41 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
A cosmic reimagining of classic rock, blending surreal instrumentation with unexpected collaborations and psychedelic flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady cosmic sound exploration
- psychedelic journey with surprises
- climactic moments of intensity
- immersive headphone experience
- collaborative reinterpretations of classics
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — A reimagining of a classic rock album, showcasing a departure from their established sound.
- Themes
- cosmic reinterpretation· surreal collaborations
- Career context
- By the time of this release in December 2009, The Flaming Lips were well-established as avant-garde pioneers in alternative rock, having previously won a Grammy for their album 'At War with the Mystics'. This project marked their foray into reinterpretation, collaborating with Stardeath and White Dwarfs, Henry Rollins, and Peaches to create a unique tribute to Pink Floyd's iconic 'The Dark Side of the Moon'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
- If this clicks, go next to
- Embryonic — Continues the experimental sound with deeper explorations and psychedelic elements.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Congratulations by MGMT — Explores surreal themes with psychedelic pop elements and a cosmic feel, echoing similar avant-garde experimentation.Lonerism by Tame Impala — Shares a dreamlike atmosphere and intricate soundscapes that evoke introspection and cosmic exploration.Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective — Combines experimental sounds with lush harmonies, creating a surreal auditory experience that resonates deeply.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Speak to Me / Breathe".
- 1 Speak to Me / Breathe Start here 5:19
- 2 On the Run 3:55
- 3 Time / Breathe (reprise) 4:57
- 4 The Great Gig in the Sky 3:58
- 5 Money 5:32
- 6 Us and Them 7:46
- 7 Any Colour You Like 2:43
- 8 Brain Damage 4:43
- 9 Eclipse 2:11
What to play next
This album is considered a Experimental in The Flaming Lips's catalog. A reimagining of a classic rock album, showcasing a departure from their established sound.
Embryonic
2009
Continues the experimental sound with deeper explorations and psychedelic elements.
At War with the Mystics
2006
Prepares with a mix of surrealism and eclectic instrumentation leading into this cosmic reimagining.
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