Zaireeka
The Flaming Lips · 1997
182 min · 32 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
An experimental tapestry of sound that invites listeners to engage with music in an unconventional, immersive way.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive sound exploration experience
- dynamic journey with peaks
- headphone detail hunting required
- wave-like pacing for patience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Explores unconventional sound with a unique multi-disc format, diverging from typical album structure.
- Themes
- dystopian futures· immersive soundscapes· avant-garde experimentation
- Career context
- Released on October 28, 1997, 'Zaireeka' was a pivotal moment for The Flaming Lips, arriving after their breakthrough album 'The Soft Bulletin.' This release explored the concept of multi-disc listening experiences, challenging conventional formats and emphasizing the band's artistic experimentation as they transitioned from cult favorites to mainstream innovators.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Tame Impala· MGMT
- If this clicks, go next to
- The Soft Bulletin — Continues the experimental sound with lush arrangements and emotional depth.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Kid A by Radiohead — Explores experimental soundscapes and dystopian themes, inviting immersive listening experiences.Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth — Shares avant-garde experimentation with layered sounds and a post-industrial atmosphere.Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective — Features lush, immersive sound textures and a playful approach to structure and melody.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Okay I’ll Admit That I Really Don’t Understand".
Disc 1
- 1 Okay I’ll Admit That I Really Don’t Understand Start here 2:51
- 2 Riding to Work in the Year 2025 (Your Invisible Now) 7:02
- 3 Thirty‐Five Thousand Feet of Despair 4:58
- 4 A Machine in India 10:23
- 5 The Train Runs Over the Camel but Is Derailed by the Gnat 6:13
- 6 How Will We Know? (Futuristic Crashendos) 2:23
- 7 March of the Rotten Vegetables 6:27
- 8 The Big Ol’ Bug Is the New Baby Now 5:05
Disc 2
- 1 Okay I’ll Admit That I Really Don’t Understand Start here 2:51
- 2 Riding to Work in the Year 2025 (Your Invisible Now) 7:02
- 3 Thirty‐Five Thousand Feet of Despair 4:58
- 4 A Machine in India 10:23
- 5 The Train Runs Over the Camel but Is Derailed by the Gnat 6:13
- 6 How Will We Know? (Futuristic Crashendos) 2:23
- 7 March of the Rotten Vegetables 6:27
- 8 The Big Ol’ Bug Is the New Baby Now 5:10
Disc 3
- 1 Okay I’ll Admit That I Really Don’t Understand Start here 2:51
- 2 Riding to Work in the Year 2025 (Your Invisible Now) 7:02
- 3 Thirty‐Five Thousand Feet of Despair 4:58
- 4 A Machine in India 10:23
- 5 The Train Runs Over the Camel but Is Derailed by the Gnat 6:13
- 6 How Will We Know? (Futuristic Crashendos) 2:23
- 7 March of the Rotten Vegetables 6:27
- 8 The Big Ol’ Bug Is the New Baby Now 5:11
Disc 4
- 1 Okay I’ll Admit That I Really Don’t Understand Start here 2:51
- 2 Riding to Work in the Year 2025 (Your Invisible Now) 7:02
- 3 Thirty‐Five Thousand Feet of Despair 4:58
- 4 A Machine in India 10:23
- 5 The Train Runs Over the Camel but Is Derailed by the Gnat 6:13
- 6 How Will We Know? (Futuristic Crashendos) 2:23
- 7 March of the Rotten Vegetables 6:27
- 8 The Big Ol’ Bug Is the New Baby Now 5:10
What to play next
This album is considered a Experimental in The Flaming Lips's catalog. Explores unconventional sound with a unique multi-disc format, diverging from typical album structure.
The Soft Bulletin
1999
Continues the experimental sound with lush arrangements and emotional depth.
Clouds Taste Metallic
1995
Sets the stage with a mix of experimentation and melodic elements.
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