There are two types artists in this world. The one who gets succes, and keeps on doing the same "succesfull" thing - and the artist who does whatever floats his boat at the moment.
The flaming lips would qualify in the later category. "Weird" is the only factor that can be predicted. And what an impressive diverse and long carreer they have already. From An MTV Hit - to A record that consist out of 4 cds (that need to be played simultaniously) - and, oh yeah; a feauture lenght film "Christmas on Mars" with; afcourse; a marsian Santa - and the occasional marching vagina band. While they finally seemed to produce more accessible stuff (Their last record At War with the Mystics even got decent radio play) they are totally back in the drugesque-psychedelic-estetics with their latest release "Embryonic". Accessible? No! Platinum selling? Most defenitly not! Radio play? Forget it!.But... Admirable and inspiring? Yes!
With their newest release, the Flaming lips made a double CD that most sounds like an lengthy jamsession on LSD. Its not polished, there is a lot of random noise that make those tiny hairs in your neck stand up- and, the whole record structure is just fucking confusing. If you skip trough each song fast, it sounds like every song is the same. Say what? Even a more careful listen has the same outcome. Most likeley youll pauze after 15 minutes though, worried about ear-damage
Pulsating Basses, Glitchy Noise and Fuzzy Guitars rule this album - but the occasional lush "String-scapes" and heavenly harps make the 70 minute noise parade a bit more bearable (And flaminglipesque).
So why is this record still on repeat in my Itunes playlist? Well - artist who can accomplish to suprise me everytime deserve my attention. And im still trying to figure out half of the disorted lyrics. Ultimatly its just very inspiring. I mean - I wish i could accomplish the same with my Photography. Keep on reinventing myself....so i can bring bring a lot of suprises to the world. What will my next "Embryonic" be?
Listen to the album opening track here or go look for the full freakshow on Google
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