Yoshimi Wins!
The Flaming Lips · 2005
30 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
A vibrant collection of live sessions blending whimsical narratives with experimental soundscapes and emotive performances.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it encapsulates The Flaming Lips' unique live interpretations of their popular tracks, enhancing their reputation for innovative performance. It also highlights their ability to connect with audiences through intimate renditions, solidifying their status in the alternative rock scene during a period when they were gaining significant commercial traction.
- Career context
- By the time 'Yoshimi Wins!' was released in November 2005, The Flaming Lips were riding high on the success of their critically acclaimed album 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots', which had come out two years earlier. This album features recordings from various radio sessions, showcasing their evolving sound and engaging live presence as they transitioned into a more mainstream spotlight.
- 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 Do You Realize?? (CD101 Version) Standout 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) Standout 3:31
- 4 The Golden Age (CD101 Version) Standout 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
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