The Flaming Lips

[nathan]

So...

Does anybody on here live by the word of the Flaming Lips as I do?

They are the best.

eh?

[Baryonyx]

No.

[jady]

Haven't heard much but what I have is interesting. I want to check out more of there stuff if I have the time.

[nathan]

Originally Posted by Chris2112

No.

Well give them a try.

[smperry]

Love - The Soft Bulletin
Really Like - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
Kinda Like - At War with the Mystics
OK With - The Satellite Heart (and what I've heard of other earlier stuff)

For a little while, they were probably my favorite band on the planet, but seeing them live (2004 I think) was a _huge_ disappointment and that bumped them down a few notches.

Marshall

[Mon Rominee]

Yes, they truly are amazing. Wayne is one cool down to earth hardworkin mofo. Have you SEEN FearlessFreaks? What a great documentary... I've seen them live twice...and a bunch of bootlegs...ALWAYS a good time. I think it's great that they explore new things and break the mold every record...doesn't ALWAYS work, but I dig their bravery..

[anderbass]

Originally Posted by Mon Rominee

Have you SEEN FearlessFreaks? What a great documentary...

Yep, and I think so too...

[Trevor.A]

I haven't heard much of them, but they are very cool
I love watching their live shows

[nathan]

Originally Posted by smperry

Love - The Soft Bulletin
Really Like - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
Kinda Like - At War with the Mystics
OK With - The Satellite Heart (and what I've heard of other earlier stuff)

For a little while, they were probably my favorite band on the planet, but seeing them live (2004 I think) was a _huge_ disappointment and that bumped them down a few notches.

Marshall

Are you serious??? I've heard that they give AMAZING live shows. I'm going to see them in about 2 weeks and I can't describe how excited I am. What about it was that bad?

[Baryonyx]

Originally Posted by nathan

Well give them a try.

What makes you think I ain't?

[Nedmundo]

I'm 40, and my 25 yr. old bandmates are Lips fanatics. So I've heard Soft Bulletin, Yoshimi..., and maybe one other. I appreciate the creativity, I think Wayne is very cool, and I very much dig a handful of tunes. But I just can't get into them as a whole. Even for mellower stuff, I like more underlying balls than I hear in the Lips, or at least evidence of a capacity to rock out. I think the cover for Yoshimi might be the best ever though.

[ding_man]

I have Yoshima Battles The Pink Robots.

I really really love their stuff.

Apparently their live show is just as intense at the music.

[nathan]

Any one seen one of their shows before? what was it like?

[smperry]

Originally Posted by nathan

Are you serious??? I've heard that they give AMAZING live shows. I'm going to see them in about 2 weeks and I can't describe how excited I am. What about it was that bad?

I saw them at Coachella 2004 and it was a huge letdown. In a set of 40 minutes (which would've been longer if they weren't playing with all of their effects), WC did a ton of talking, crowdsurfing in the giant bubble, got the entire audience to sing "Happy Birthday" to Beck's then unborn child and played/sang a total of 2 real songs amid all the BS. It might have been more counting instrumental stuff, but the only songs he sang were "Fight Test" and "Race for the Prize".

And before you say it, I don't get drunk and don't do drugs.

I had a great time at the festival, but it was the low point. Seriously. I'm still a fan, I've seeen other shows of theirs that were better but man...that sucked.

M

[nathan]

Originally Posted by smperry

I saw them at Coachella 2004 and it was a huge letdown. In a set of 40 minutes (which would've been longer if they weren't playing with all of their effects), WC did a ton of talking, crowdsurfing in the giant bubble, got the entire audience to sing "Happy Birthday" to Beck's then unborn child and played/sang a total of 2 real songs amid all the BS. It might have been more counting instrumental stuff, but the only songs he sang were "Fight Test" and "Race for the Prize".

And before you say it, I don't get drunk and don't do drugs.

I had a great time at the festival, but it was the low point. Seriously. I'm still a fan, I've seeen other shows of theirs that were better but man...that sucked.

M

Yeah I don't blame you for not liking that after you described it. Hopefully that was only because it was a festival because I'd really like for them to play some tunes. Although, the two songs I'm most looking forward to are "Fight Test" and "Race for the Prize".

[shooter_mi]

I don't like their tunes, but I think the crap they do, the way they challenge their fans from record to record, is awesome. That quadraphonic, four-CD-mix thing Coyne pulled is priceless.

[smperry]

Originally Posted by nathan

Yeah I don't blame you for not liking that after you described it. Hopefully that was only because it was a festival because I'd really like for them to play some tunes. Although, the two songs I'm most looking forward to are "Fight Test" and "Race for the Prize".

I'm sure they'll play many more tunes for you. I'm all for theatrics...I just wanted more music. They're still one of my favorite bands, don't get me wrong.

M

[Jezz8me]

i wouldn't call them the best but they are damn cool. i love the weirdness of them and if you can say radical without sounding like a dag you must be cool.

[Dharmabum]

I love their 90's output much more than the last few albums, but seeing them last fall was amazing. I had a complete sensory overload about three minutes into their set and stood dumbfounded for the rest. It was amazing.

[ethnotime]

Just heard about the Flaming Lips and man! I'm totally hooked! I got the Yoshime album and it's just so great. Currently listening to the Soft Bulletin album, but i think I like the other one better.

Can anyone suggest any other similar bands?