Transmissions from the Satellite Heart
The Flaming Lips · 1993
43 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of surreal lyrics and whimsical melodies wrapped in lo-fi production.
Why this album works
'Transmissions from the Satellite Heart' features the breakout hit 'She Don’t Use Jelly,' which garnered significant airplay and became a cultural touchstone of the 1990s. The album is credited with influencing a generation of artists within the alternative and indie rock movements, showcasing the band's signature blend of experimentation and accessibility.
- Career context
- Released on June 22, 1993, 'Transmissions from the Satellite Heart' marked The Flaming Lips' major label debut after signing with Warner Bros. This album followed their quirky yet underappreciated work in the late '80s and helped to establish their unique sound, paving the way for their later success in the alternative rock scene.
- 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 Turn It On 4:39
- 2 Pilot Can at the Queer of God 4:16
- 3 Oh, My Pregnant Head (Labia in the Sunlight.......) Standout 4:06
- 4 She Don’t Use Jelly Standout 3:40
- 5 Chewin the Apple of Your Eye 3:52
- 6 Superhumans 3:13
- 7 Be My Head 3:15
- 8 Moth in the Incubator Standout 4:12
- 9 Plastic Jesus 2:18
- 10 When Yer Twenty Two 3:34
- 11 Slow Nerve Action 5:55
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