The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips · 1999
58 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a surreal sonic landscape that invites introspection.
Why this album works
'The Soft Bulletin' received widespread critical acclaim, often cited as one of the best albums of the 1990s. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album and significantly boosted the band's visibility, influencing a wave of alternative and indie rock artists.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'The Soft Bulletin' marked The Flaming Lips' transition from underground favorites to mainstream acclaim. This album followed their more experimental work, 'Zaireeka', and showcased a refined sound while embracing orchestral arrangements and electronic textures.
- 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 Race for the Prize Standout 4:18
- 2 A Spoonful Weighs a Ton 3:32
- 3 The Spark That Bled 5:54
- 4 Slow Motion 3:48
- 5 What Is the Light? 4:04
- 6 The Observer 4:11
- 7 Waitin' for a Superman Standout 4:17
- 8 Suddenly Everything Has Changed 3:54
- 9 The Gash 4:02
- 10 Feeling Yourself Disintegrate Standout 5:17
- 11 Sleeping on the Roof 3:09
- 12 Race for the Prize (Peter Mokran remix) 4:08
- 13 Waitin' for a Superman (Peter Mokran remix) 4:20
- 14 Buggin' (Peter Mokran remix) 3:15
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