Waitin' for a Superman
The Flaming Lips · 1999
23 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
A poignant blend of ethereal sounds and introspective lyrics that capture the fragility of hope.
Why this album works
'Waitin' for a Superman' became a critical success, noted for its emotional resonance and unique sound, charting on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks. It has since influenced a wide array of artists and is often cited in discussions about the band's innovative approach to alternative music.
- Career context
- By 1999, The Flaming Lips had transitioned from their early abrasive sound to a more polished, accessible style with 'The Soft Bulletin' released just prior in 1999. 'Waitin' for a Superman' marked their artistic evolution towards more lyrical depth and melodic experimentation, establishing them as a significant force in alternative rock during the late '90s.
- 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 Waitin’ for a Superman (radio edit) Standout 3:31
- 2 Waitin’ for a Superman 4:19
- 3 Waitin’ for a Superman (Mokran mix) 4:19
- 4 Thirty‐Five Thousand Feet of Despair (stereo mix) Standout 5:08
- 5 Riding to Work in the Year 2025 (Your Invisible Now) (stereo mix) Standout 5:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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