Yoshimi Wins!
The Flaming Lips · 2005
30 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of live energy and introspective lyrics wrapped in The Flaming Lips' signature ethereal soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Do You Realize?? (CD101 Version) Start here — This version encapsulates the album's emotional core, transforming a studio classic into an intimate live experience filled with raw vulnerability.
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The Golden Age (CD101 Version) — The live rendition enhances the song's themes of nostalgia and reflection, drawing listeners into a shared moment of collective memory.
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Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Part 1 (AOL Sessions) — As a highlight from their original concept album, this track showcases the band's theatricality and imaginative storytelling through a vibrant performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases unique live interpretations while maintaining a cohesive sound, reflecting the band's artistic evolution.
What we noticed
- The album features live versions of previously released songs, each with distinct arrangements that differ from their studio counterparts.
- Tracks are interspersed with audience reactions and ambient sounds, creating a sense of immediacy and connection to the live performance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical narratives with emotive performances
- steady pacing for focused listening
- vibrant live session energy
- short bursts of creativity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lengthy immersive experiences
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A vibrant live EP showcasing their unique sound, not a primary entry or breakthrough.
- Themes
- whimsical narratives· live session energy
- Career context
- Released on November 15, 2005, 'Yoshimi Wins!' captures The Flaming Lips during a period of artistic revival following their critically acclaimed album 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots'. This live compilation showcases their ability to reinterpret beloved tracks while maintaining their innovative spirit, solidifying their status as alternative rock pioneers.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
Tracklist
- 1 Do You Realize?? (CD101 Version) Start here 3:37
- 2 Can't Get You Out of My Head (KEXP Version) 4:05
- 3 Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Part 1 (AOL Sessions) 3:31
- 4 The Golden Age (CD101 Version) 3:12
- 5 Waitin' for a Superman (WXPN Version) 4:18
- 6 Knives Out (KCRW Version) 4:21
- 7 In the Morning of the Magicians (KCRW Version) 3:56
- 8 White Christmas (WXPN Version) 3:28
What to play next
At War with the Mystics
2006
Continues the experimental sound while expanding on lyrical themes and energy.
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
2002
Sets the stage with similar whimsy and emotional depth found in Yoshimi Wins!
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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