Most bands are happy with being homogenous. Making average songs in the average structure of verse chorus verse. But the Flaming Lips are not one of those bands. For years, they have always tried to push the boundaries of what's normal. Never happy with sounding like everyone else. Sometimes the result is amazing (Yoshimi)...other times you get Zaireeka.Now don't get me wrong...Zaireeka is a
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The Flaming Lips have already done Colbert in support of their recently released, return-to-freak LP Embryonic, but there's something particularly amusing about seeing... more info
The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — Most bands are happy with being homogenous. Making average songs in the average structure of verse chorus verse. But the Flaming Lips are not one of those bands. For y... more info
Rock Sellout — Did I ever tell you I've seen The Flaming Lips more then any other band? Did I mention I got the super fan treatment on The Fearless Freaks? I've hugged 3/4ths of the ban... more info
I Guess I'm Floating — Conan has had one hell of a musical lineup this week, kicking off Monday with Grizzly Bear and special guest Victoria Legrand. While I was hoping everyone's favorite Bea... more info