Reviews (page 5 of 15)
Not for me. 1/5
fuck yeah absolute gold. favs are fight test, ybtpr pt 1. I dont love the more trancey stuff like the hypnotist on its own but it works with the album
It's too good. The more the album progresses, the more I fall in love with it. It feels like humans are on war with the robots but there is no winner. It's electrical but melancholy. Great album.
Love love love this album
It's fine. Like, it's creative and fun. Nothing wrong with it. I just don't really care.
very strange, dreamy and psychedelic, almost feels like i'm in a fever dream while listening to the album. the lyrics are imo pretty unremarkable and borderline childish though somehow, combined with the structure of the songs and melodies, it keeps you deep (maybe not that deep) in thought about the messages behind them all.
I enjoyed this album, I only knew a couple songs prior. I liked the concept, the ambiance, the psychedelia. I liked it but didn't love it. Not sure if it just wasn't fitting with my mood this day or what. Objectively I know it's great, but it was kinda dragging towards the end.
soft and mellow, but not exactly my cup of tea
2.0 - Weak
Ehh, no thanks
3.5/5
Love the weird vibes of this album. Some great instrumentals, production and vocals showcased here. Excited to listen to this one again to gain more appreciation forit it, but on initial listen - it gets high praise from me. Almost all the songs on this album that I liked! That's rare. Good stuff!
This album doesn't belong in the list: It has no authentic musical message, just a mishmash of whatever was cool at the time it came out, laid on top of generic melodies and bland monotonous vocals. Also, how lame is adding a sample of a cheering crowd to a non live album? How's that not exactly like a laugh track?
Fun album, listened to it a lot as a kid.
Great record, the lyrics of each song are outstanding, it flows very well and it's not too long. There are calm songs and the rest feel like you can listen to them every day. I didn't listened to the entire album before today. Very good.
Tolles Album. Das wird öfter gehört werden.
Voll gut
Not mainstream music but entertaining.
Loved it great experience.
Loved this. A little too Radiohead for me at times, but solid.
Coola syntar och basgångar! Definitivt ett experimentellt album med annorlunda produktion. Tanke på att den är från 2002 så känns det som att jag är i "framtiden" när jag lyssnar.. they were ahead of their time. En låt som jag digga var One more Robot. Den hade ett skönt häng som fick en att gunga med. Vissa låtar stod ut mer från andra. Kände kanske ibland att det blev ganska lika låtande från låt till låt, men annars coolt koncept. Musiken låter lite som skivomslaget. 5/10
Love the albumart but the music is forgettable and frankly kinda all over the place. Too mellow while trying to be creative results in 50 minutes droning electropop.
I really dig this album. Good from beginning to end.
Un-offensive, bordering on bland. Melodic in parts but this is music to send you to sleep on the sofa on a Sunday afternoon. Opening an album with what seems to be a plagarised track doesn't set the scene well.
Awesome Album
Better than I thought. Not all of the songs are 'there' but the texture was nice.
Probably the same thing I said about their last album that I got: This sounds exactly like something I would love, but for some reason I don’t. I don’t dislike it or anything, but I just can’t get into them for some reason.
Sounds proper nice.
I can't be unbiased about this. I know that some songs are stronger than others, that Do You Realise is played A LOT and that Fight Test may or may not have plagiarised Cat Stevens. It's still a 5 for me.
Até agora gostei bastante da adição de elementos "robóticos" na melodia
It's good. I wasn't moved to tears or anything, but I don't understand the hate for it either. Standout Tracks: Flight Test In the Morning of the Magicians
4.0 I always had a slight aversion to this album (despite loving the title track) as this annoying bellend at my school wouldn't stop banging on about it, he made it his personality for about 3 months and it gave me the ick. Cheers Paul. Listening back two and a half decades later I can appreciate it a lot more. I think it's cult status is slightly overblown, it's a very good album but it's not amazing, relies slightly too heavily on instrumentals and stays a bit too close to its course, sounding a bit samey in places. Still, the title track is phenomenal, and there are a few other lovely moments on here. Happy to have it in my life now, but glad I didn't fall into a flaming lips rabbithole in my youth.
There's the one where they rip off Father and Son.
Me he aburrido. Es de esos discos que parece que me tendrían que gustar y al final nada. En general a este grupo no termino de pillarle el punto. Me guardo "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1" y poco más.
Completely caught me off guard by how I liked this one. I thought it was going to be too weird but it maintained the balance very well. Some songs weren't great though. 7-7.5/10
Very melodical with nice instrumentation and good lyrics. Quite chilled and relaxing. Really enjoyed it and would listen again. Favourite track-Are you a hypnotist?
Not a bad listen and I could probably get into the album if I gave it a few listens
bo, diferente, instrumental unico, mas uma Otima batida. cada musica com uma vibe e mensagem diferentes, bom.
Dreamy, beautifully-crafted songs. This is an outstanding album. Favourite tracks: Yoshimi Pt. 1, In the Morning of the Magicians, Do You Realize, All We Have Is Now
I don't remember how I first heard the song Do You Realize. It was when it was new, and I'm assuming it was on the radio. I LOVED it immediately and ran out to buy the album that day. I'd heard of The Flaming Lips prior to that, but never listened to them. I played the CD all the way through and was mesmerized. I played it again and was again mesmerized. Shortly after that, I saw they were coming to my city to play at a small club and I got tickets. It was one of the most fun shows I'd ever seen to that point, and remains to this day. I've seen them once more, opening for The Black Keys. They were still fun, but it wasn't nearly as magical as the smaller venue. This was what I brought to today's listen. I was both excited and nervous to play it, as I truly hoped it would hold up in my esteem. Thankfully it totally did and more. I haven't listened to the album in full for a long time, so I forgot how philosophical and introspective it is. And I think I love it even more than I used to. There isn't a bad song on the album, and aside from the two instrumentals I could listen to all of them again and again. I love the singing, the music, and the lyrics (I know it veers away from the Yoshimi theme after a few songs and I don't care).
Such a fun, nostalgic album to listen to. I really enjoyed re-visiting this one. At times deep yet playful throughout.
It has a unique sound, which I respect but there aren't really any songs here which stand out to me. The album does mesh well together though
An entire movie on one great album
Wow, 'in the Morning of the Magicians' es grandioses Lied! und au sust sehr e gutes Album wo jetzt scho Anwärter uf de Best-Album-Name-Award 2026 isch! vier sashimis mit soja sauce
iiiii like these. biz sad gsi, gester sit langem wiedermal mini kopfhörer vergesse und denn das album mit mine Back ÖP kopfhörer müsse lose (dene wos gratis im flugi gid). und die sind shaddy as fuck, aso so es schöns album mit dene z lose scho biz schadeee
I haven’t heard this album in years, so it’s cool to listen to it with “new” ears. I find it a little over-produced, a little charming. On the whole, I still quite like it, with Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1 and In the Morning of the Magicians my favorites. I have a soft spot for Do You Realize?? but it’s a bit overplayed.
Full send on the funky robot stuff. Not bad not sure I would listen to it again tbh
This was a pretty good album, I already knew Pt. 1 of the title track going in. Really good indie/psychedelic vibes. Found a new song that I like in Do You Realize. Solid album that I liked about as much as I thought I would
The three songs I already knew (Fight Test, YBTPR1, Do You Realize) are all great twee indie rock. The rest of the album doesn’t do much for me, an interesting thematic concept but it never gets fully fleshed out, a lot of the other tracks are forgettable. The bass-forwardness gets to be a little much in the instrumental track
This album is a masterclass in early 2000's indie rock. It handles some light concept, a variety of textures and sounds without ever feeling like it strayed from The Flaming Lips' signature quirk-pop bent, all while being chock full of touching and meditative songwriting about love, mortality, and survival in an increasingly confusing world- all of which feels more and more apt as each day passes. Marking a turn to a more sci-fi subject matter and an associated change to more electronic instrumentation and influence by things as astray for the group as hip hop (for example, the beat on "One More Robot / Sympathy 3000-21"), it manages to still feel true to the band. This album still stands the test of time as an exemplary listen for its genre. Some of the ultimate quirked up white boy alt. Favorite Tracks: "Yoshimi..." Pts. 1 & 2, "Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell", "It's Summertime", "Approaching Pavonis Mons by Balloon (Utopia Planitia)" (Grammy btw) Least Favorite Track: N/A (No skips) Frontmen Who Look Like Alcoholic Wizards: Yes
It's certainly an ambitious album. I doubt very many R&B artists would open their debut studio album with an overture fit for a Nutcracker performance or producing something like Come Alive (War of the Roses). But I guess I shouldn't be surprised that the future Emmy winning creative was perhaps more interested in exploring the art form than releasing a highly focused project. I found myself looking for, and finding, pieces throughout the album that I really enjoyed, such as Dance or Die and the orchestral moments. Unfortunately, some of the more jarring pieces such as Oh, Maker and Make the Bus really detract from the experience. Overall I'm very appreciative of the variety presented, and the quality of technical execution across that variety is truly impressive.
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots has some genuinely beautiful moments and a great vibe, especially on songs like “Do You Realize??” and “Fight Test". The whole robot concept is fun, and the sound is warm and trippy, but a lot of the tracks blur together and don’t stick with you the way the highlights do, so it ends up being a solid, enjoyable listen without feeling quite legendary to me.
I mean, look at my name, I was obviously going to give this five stars. I don't know if it's my favourite Flaming Lips album (The Soft Bulletin will always hold a special place in my heart) but it's probably their best one. It's the album where the band best integrates drum and electronica with a dreamy guitar sound. And yes the concept is kind of ridiculous, which makes the lyrics kind of ridiculous but despite that I think lyrically it somehow manages to be really beautiful (and I'd like Do you realize? played at my funeral please).
quite enjoyed having this on while working, but can't say it would take the foreground for me
Creative and charming at its best, but a bit hit-and-miss for me. When it works it’s warm and catchy but some tracks wander too far into experimental, self-indulgent territory. Interesting and memorable, just not something I was into all the way through.
I want to keep consistency between my other account so I’ll keep it at a 4.. but it’s really a 4.5, love how whimsical this record is
Uh that’s something different, I like the variety of music Voll Melancholisch, makes you overthink life One on star review said it’s for vaping vegans and that’s me so (even though I don’t vape)
It wasn't my style tbh
Is it good, yes. Do I want to buy it, no. So a 3 for me
Crazy how badly band of horses ripped off this sound!
I thought this was delightful but I need to listen again when I am not so tired.
I have heard this album before but forgot most of it. This album sends you to space, forces you to dance, then welcomes you back with a warm depressing hug.
Cosmic, experiential, narrative, immersive. The kind of sci-fi that makes you feel more human than before.
the lyrics ruined everything
One of my favorite concept albums of all time. Last time I listened to it was in 2007 on an iPod nano. I remember hearing do you realize for the first time and how deep that was for me. Within 15 years I lost three of the most important people in my life. It's a big difference hearing this at 28 and now at 47. The heart break fades...
Pretty good and unique
I was waiting for this to be a masterpiece, but it lost me in the second half. Fight Test was great, and I'd already heard Do You Realize before, the rest was just alright.
I used to say I loved this album without having really listened to it. A fine listen but I was tired of the production by "its summertime" Enjoyed Yoshimi pt. 2 I had forgiven you for tricking me again / but I have been tricked again / into forgiving you - was an enjoyable little line
Flaming Lips have always annoyed me a bit, too coy by half, but I quite enjoyed going back to this, Fight Test is a really good song. Tom.
Hmm. Bad? Clearly riffing on their betters (the first track sounds very close to Father and Son, and a lot of the rest sounds like Neil Young processed through a 90s chillout soundboard)
Really strong concept album with an ethereal, crystalline sound. Not a hand holder but has a through line. As well as some anthemic bangers
This is a freaky band making a freaky record. It's freaky!
Very quirky and atmospheric, this is going into my rotation fs
Not my vibe but I thought this album was good and well done. A good listen
Really tried to like it, some of the songs were fun but i just couldn’t get into it. Too glorpy perhaps
Very interesting sound effects lol but I liked it
I’m confused on how I feel about this so I’m just gonna go neutral
love da flaming lips
Listened Before: No Wow! Never heard of this band before but I thought it was the perfect mix of experimentation and pop sensibility. A lot of songs on here I really liked. Songs like Fight Test make me want to make more music. 4/5
Some nice melodies but mostly profoundly irksome
i genuinely did not like this, not my style, some songs were good such as ybtprp2 but p1 was horrendous, was expecting something along the lines of since i left you by the avalanches in terms of production but it's giving bowie-sparks lovechild
Eh, this was pretty mid. Nothing wrong with it but it just wasn’t that interesting to me either
Enjoyable but nothing that really got me going.
I found this one to be pretty boring tbh,not really my thing at all. "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 2" was pretty cool. Also the cover art is fantastic. Other than that I really wasnt interested.
interessante
4/5 This is a challenging album to give a rating. I’ve see. This album high on many best indie album lists, and every time I revisit it gives me a different listening experience. Some moments I’m thinking this a great album easy 5 stars and other moments it’s too weird. Overall it’s an album that keeps me intrigued and in some way everything does come together. All the small strange sounds plus the vocals make it a interesting album. I do understand that not everybody likes it though. Favourite songs: - Fight test - Yoshimi battles the pink robots, pt. 1 - It’s summertime
Another one that I owned, had listened to, and had opinions on - which were that this is a really solid album but not one that grabbed me. But going back and listening to it again, a lot of the songs are better than I remembered. Still not an album I'd go back to regularly, but a solid and interesting listen
Good album kinda made me feel nostalgic
Perfect Album for my mood today. Every track very good.
4/5 fav song: are you a magician? after the first 3 songs i thought i was going to be disappointed by this album as intros were really good, the singing just ruined it for me. however, the rest of the album improved and i really enjoyed! very spiritualised/ beach house vibes.
Fucking the worst album ina long minute, sounds like two high scholer got assign to do the sound track to the shittiest play about robots falling in love. Could not manage to finish it after 5 songs
Rock und teils Electro ..nicht so meins
It has some amazing songs, but I just couldn't get into it overall
Do You Realize?? is a masterpiece, the rest of the album is pretty bland overall. Space rock plus beats. Yoshimi instrumental was a snoozer. 2.5, but rounding up for DYR In reality I probably only need the Do You Realize?? single.
I like it kinda
Felt like floating on a cloud
“In the Morning of the Magicians” <3
Geht
this was so good. 9/10
prolly the BEST thing this app could of reccomeneded me. jst pure good vibes and awsomeness.
I'm convinced you need to be tripping balls to truly appreciate this album. I did enjoy the "flow" it had and would love to see how they make all the different weird noises scattered throughout. If The Strokes is the alt/punk kid in high school, The Flaming Lips is the alt/stoner kid. Didn't realize "Do You Realize??" (haha) was part of this album and honestly, I get why it was the only stand out but it also didn't seem to really fit with the rest of the album. Another ablum that wasn't really for me (I was ready for it to be over by the last song) but glad I have it a shot.
Good vibes, ethereal
I can’t believe stuff like this exists and people willfully listen to t swift
This was such a big album for me in my early-mid 20s. Love it.
3,5/5
I liked the album very nuch, it was the kind of "indir that hits different", as if I was listening to a Tame Impala or a Gorillaz project. I could listen to it again, that's why I saved it in my Spotify library. I liked one song in particular, which I saved in my Liked Songs. The album is more popular than I thought it would be :)
Amazing album
Flaming Lip’s 2002 release, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, is like any good cult classic: odd, niche, and quality in a way that nothing front-and-center of the mainstream can quite capture. There’s a sort of futuristic melancholy to it, and the imagery is of a world exactly like that of the album cover—like if OK Computer was a children’s cartoon. “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt 1” is an obvious and fantastic standout here, with campy lyrics that tie this album into something almost concept-like. The song sounds both deeply human and impossibly futuristic, combining downtrodden vocals and acoustics with odd electronics and—at the very end—an extremely satisfying panning effect that sounds like slipping out of your own body. This album is one of those things that makes me just love art. It tells a story. The cover is perfect. There’s a strong, cohesive mood. Even the history of this album, with Flaming Lips working on a film and a film soundtrack at the same time as this, is amazing. Certain artists just feel truly artistic to me—David Bowie, My Chemical Romance, Patti Smith—and this album gives me the same sense that their work does.
It was okay, didn’t really stand out to me one way or another.
I don’t know if it’s because I’m tipsy, but this album is speaking to me. It’s awesome…
very spacey, space battle, galloping in space.
Based on whether I was compelled to listen all the way through
A couple of excellent tunes, album good to listen to as a whole.
Amazing album
I liked this album, which makes sense as I’m in to concept albums that sound interesting. It’s melancholic and bittersweet feeling, and while not all the songs were complete bangers for me, overall I rate this album as pretty good.
Title track is odd - it's experimental but doesn't really hit for me - although it does fit really nicely with the concept of the album it's just not the most enjoyable listen I appreciate that the album has running themes and a fun concept but it's not something I think I'd seek out. In the morning of the magicians is a pretty good song and has a cool pink Floyd esq feel but less immersive.
Chill I like it a little bit too much electronic i guess? Felt more instrumental to me wish there were more songs like Yoshimi Pt.1 7.45/10 3/5
As far as I’m concerned this is among the all time great psychedelic rock albums. Certainly the best one about a little karate girl who battles evil pink robots to save all humankind. The opening track is one of my favorite songs ever, who cares if they ripped Cat Stevens for the melody - Isn’t rock music just one rip off after another? The zeitgeist is evolutionary! Fight Test is brilliant and for my money a better song than Father And Son. The title track is impossibly catchy, and Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell is classic Flips. All of this comes before Do You Realize??, a song that should be on a short list of “Songs To Listen To Before You Die.” It’s one of the best songs ever written about life and death. The Flaming Lips possessed some kind of special magic between The Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi.
That was scary for me. It's very well-made but scary.
noooooo
Thought I'd like this more than I did
172 Lo empecé a escuchar tantas veces que spotify piensa que es un disco que me gustó muchísimo y lo agregó a mi lista de On repeat. Suena a algo que le habría gustado a mi versión del 2010 con esa onda media indie electrónica tierna.
Really fun album, first track is a banger. And of course the viral track towards the end. Loved it!
11 songs•47 minutes Concept album. Robot gaining sentients and learns to love while fighting other evil robots. The banger in this album is Do You Realize. 4/5
not bad but not groundbreaking to me. some songs have "filler" spaces/moments and are fairly repetetive - like they dont know what to put in them
It was such a fun story
Gostei imenso. Uma mistura de Beatles e psicadélico! 4 estrelas!
It’s not too often I get an album on this list that blows me away and makes me regret not being in on the hype when it first came out. I knew who the Flaming Lips were, they were a seemingly chaotic, psychedelic indie rock band from Oklahoma, the big indie band that people loved. I remember the hype when Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots came out. But I was a metalhead and I “hated” indie rock. Plus, 2002 seemed like a year you still had to buy music, and I just couldn’t take the word of a music critic and spend money on a weird-sounding album. Right? Also, I probably wouldn’t have been ready for Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots. Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots is an electronic album with acoustic guitars and hip-hop beats, telling the story of Yoshimi battling pink robots. This album is amazing. The songs are incredible, the sounds are incredible, so I’m all the way in on this album. The album is filled with melancholy songs about love and other earthly emotions, but then you have Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Part 2, which sounds like a battle against robots, but in a funky way. There is some debate about whether the album is a concept album, but that’s immaterial to the ears. The music, songs like Do You Realize, kind of reminds me of the Gorillaz, a melding of hip-hop, electronic, and singer-songwriter music. By the by, I also love the Gorillaz. Every album they put out is one you can listen to for months without any burnout. Speaking of Do You Realize?, In 2009, it was named the state song of Oklahoma. Who knew Oklahoma could be progressive in anything? However, as soon as the GOP got in charge, they removed the designation. The state song is now, Oklahoma!. Still has an exclamation point, but obviously much lamer. Truth be told, I like Oklahoma! too. The album broke the Flaming Lips into the mainstream, except they weren’t a mainstream band. Kind of like how the Butthole Surfers became a mainstream band with their song Pepper, but the Butthole Surfers were barely an underground band. But, of course, the Flaming Lips returned to their indie king status and did other weird/cool things, like recording a studio version of Dark Side of the Moon with Henry Rollins and Peaches. I think everyone can find something to like about this album. I recommend giving it a try sometime. It just sounds very different from what we’re hearing today, which is kind of sad.
I had HUGE expectations heading into this listen -- I feel like this album has become somewhat of a cult classic. I liked it. But I guess I don't understand all of the hype. All of the electronic sound effects take a toll after a while, and for as creative as it is, it sort of blends together in my mind. The lyrics are fantastic, I'm not a huge fan of the vocals, but at the end of the day, I think it's just a generally good collection. That's (surprisingly) about all I have to say. Fave tracks: - Fight Test - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 2 - In the Morning of the Magicians - Are You a Hypnotist?? - It's Summertime - Do You Realize?? - Approaching Pavonis Mons by Balloon (Utopia Planitia)
Super neat album. Definitely deserves multiple listens.
The songs are not memorable and enjoyable, the sci-fi-like instrumentation is irritating.
Never heard a lick of their music. Only know of the singer running around the top of crowds in a bubble. Very boring music.
My favourite Flaming Lips album, the deeper cuts hit as hard as the well known tracks
Really enjoyed revisiting this one; after a few decades away I forgot how good, cohesive and weird the album got beyond the big hits. Still holds up.
I'm normally not one for the indie stuff, but I enjoyed this. Kind of like if Linkin Park was softer. Cool arrangements. 4/5
Una banda conocida, con buenas canciones, pero no es para mi
I'd like the story aspect to this album, and it was kinda fun to vibe with, but it definitely got old after a while. It wasn't bad, but just wasn't my favorite. Actual rating...2.75 Liked Songs: "Fight Test" , "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1" , "In the Morning of the Magicians" , "Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell" , "Are You a Hypnotist??" , "It's Summertime" , "Do You Realize??"
I am a big Flaming Lips fan, and this is one of my all time faves. Great music.
Very interesting, I can see myself listening to some of the songs on this record on a hot summer night.
Bonkers, but brilliant!
like it. interesting 🙂🙂
I think this was my first time really listening to space rock-ish music. I enjoyed the experimental Neo-Psychedelia. For a genre I don't listen to, I liked it.
So cringey
Listend to quite a bit of Flaming Lips in my 20s, but recognize its not for everyone
Despite being a fellow Oklahoman, I wasn't familiar with The Flaming Lips. Just knew the name and knew "Do You Realize??" but didn't know it was them. My bad - I really like this album and probably would've loved it even more back in the 2000s when it first came out. Favorite tracks are "Fight Test," "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1," "Are You a Hypnotist??," and "Do You Realize??" Great space rock sound. For a brief time "Do You Realize??" was the Official Rock Song of Oklahoma, but it was done via excecutive order so it was a fragile designation. When Mary "more of a country music gal" Fallin took office she let us lapse back into a state of rocklessness. It could be worse. We need to let this problem go under the radar for now, otherwise one of our legislators will put forward a Kid Rock song.
Really solid indie/alternative album. Cool, almost psychadelic keyboard in some tracks and nice vocals and sound
Listenable; variable.
i only recognize one song on this album and I remember it being in the movie 50 first dates (is it a remake??? idk). not my style but good listen. should have paid more attention to the lyrics.
162/1089 first track was a really good and surprising introduction. Sympathy 3000-21 was beautiful too this was a good listen and i will definitely return to it and can see it growing even more on me faves: It’s Summertime, All We Have Is Now, Approaching…, In the Morning of the Magicians, Fight Test, Yoshimi Part 1 73/100
Not a perfect album, but I’ve loved it ever since it first came out.
okay a birth year album -first glance i know do you realize and i like that song -first song isnt bad actually lowkey weirdly gives the beatles, okay i actually like it -one more robot eh… wait it’s growing on me the more i listen -yoshimi battles part 1 is cute sound reminds me of vampire weekend a little -only issue is the weird mechanical sounds are weird to me -part 2 absolutely no thanks -in the morning of magicians is making me so byler emo im crying this is genuinely making me depressed -ego tripping another emo byler song making me depressed okay wow -are you a hypnotist i like it but am i seeing byler everywhere i go cause like this one too im in psychosis -its summertime i like it a very sad bop its also reminding me of djo -do you realize i know it and like it already a stranger things edit after the finale with this song would make me kms probably -all we have is now i like it, okay it’s lowkey giving season 5 vecna vibes
So groovy so spacey
What you get when you mix psychedelic pop and indie rock in the 2000s? With Yoshimi, Wayne Cohen and company delivered a perfect successor to the soft bulletin. This record is and adventure. The music is both energetic, innocent and, at times, a little eerie. I’ve heard that it’s about fighting cancer. Not too sure, but it’d make sense. Great work-highly recommended
Another mediocre album
Something about this feels right after watching Evangelion for the first time.
Not my fav even though I love Yoshimi Battles. Leas vocal and more instrumental than I normally go for but very cohesive album and a lot of chord carry-over btwn songs.
Sits somewhere between folk and 70s sci fi soundtrack. Like Cat Stevens had a baby with Barbarella
Is The Soft Bulletin on this list? Because that one's a five.
really liked it 8/10
Weird, groovy, pop-elements, interesting concept of an album and thought-provoking lyrics that must mean something to someone. Do you realize?? is a timeless track.
One of the greatest albums of all time.
Peak peak and peak
6 - AVERAGE
Calm and somehow relaxing. Love the title track. Maybe the entire album it's a Little too long, but I'll listen again this album for Shure!
Listened to this also in high school and looking back… did someone or did the algorithm know about this project because how in the hell was this suggesting to me cause I just be listening to billie eilish at first… also white boys should just be doing whimsy stuff like this like why are they only listening to drake rn
banger!
Did not need to listen to that. 1.0
the sound
A bit hippie
funky jazz rock.
the storyline is so good
Remembered Do You Realize, but otherwise just not my jam
The great songs are amazing. The rest is ho hum.
I don't know how I should feel, I'm not much of a connoisseur, hehe.
First time hearing them, quite liked it.
out there and good
Like Radiohead without much variation. Probably made sense at the time it came out but it's too sad sounding.
Solo soy una chica que tenía 25 años cuando esto salió. Así que mi conclusión es fácil: Es un discazo.
Give the bass player a raise but fuck off with the weak hipster vocals
I didn't dislike this, but I wouldn't go so far to say that I liked it a lot either. Well made music, but kind of boring. It would be good music for a day when you're feeling blue and just stay inside because it's raining. I did recognize "Do You Realize?" from movies/commercials. I'm starting to realize (get it?) that a lot of albums like this that I don't like or am indifferent about are albums that a lot of people really like. No judgement in that, but I'm realizing (eh? eh?) I have different tastes in music than the masses. ...and that makes me happy that I'm not just another mindless drone.
Awful
Eclectic, yes. Fun, also yes. But more importantly, how do you not tear up when listening to Do You Realize? It's so bittersweet. Just awesome stuff. Yoshimi part 2 can go to hell for the screaming, though.
it’s as if it was made for when you’re driving in the summer with your windows down
Tänk liksom du sätter på detta när du åker flygplan mitt i natten 🫰
2.91/5 Stars Top Songs: Do You Realise, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots pt 1, One More Robot,
Yes
coool
Already heard it before but great album
Ok this sucked. The instrumentals sounded like an indie-version of AJR and the singer could not sing at all. I had multiple "wtf is this" moments while listening, and not in a good way.
What a fantastic treat to be told by an album generator that I *have to* listen to one of my favorite records of all time. I love, have always loved, will always love "Do You Realize?" more than just about any bit of uplifting media. The message -- that we are all tiny, insignificant motes of dust in an indifferent universe and we will all be gone before we know it -- is somehow so inspiring when paired with the swelling and ebbing of the music. Throughout the rest of the album, the groovy interludes, the weird noises, the screams of rage and the spacey expanses of utter calm...it's just so good.
The last good one
It’s really weird that this is as well-regarded as it is, as it’s a comparatively weak record compared to the four? five? records that preceded it.
not my vibe
Funky and weird but fun, some of the lyrics hit hard and some are odd. Overall really enjoyed it, not my favourite but i porbbaly will be coming back to it
Production is fantastic completely a new type of music for me. Vocal on the other hand is not my thing
Ab „in the Morning of the Magician“ fand ich das Album sehr eindrücklich. Das Album war sehr experimentell wie auch das Thema und hat aber trotzdem Spaß gemacht zu hören.
what i imagine someone who is performative + indie would listen to - honestly, not memorable? i think it was really interesting that the album had some robotic elements to it but i could not get through the full album since i felt so bored.
I have no idea about this, I actually loved this record it was so weird and experimental but also gentle and beautiful I genuinely felt like a trip also the instrumental records were phenomenal.
Beautifully flowing and complete piece of art. This album motivates me to try to shed my Playlist Listening and go out of my way to listen to full albums.
I was obsessed with this one 20 years ago. Still incredible As close to a perfect 5 as I’ve gotten so far
On first listen they instantly reminded me of Radiohead. Very dreamy and mysterious, while still being quite melodic and weirdly experimental with their electronic loops, layered synths, distorted drums, and heavily processed vocals, mixed with organic elements. It’s the right amount of experimental. A bit hazy, a bit sweet, a bit bitter. It feels very dreamlike and uses both analog and digital instrumentation to create a lush, colorful soundscape. Individually each track is very strong, but collectively they add up to a single piece that feels greater than the individual parts. This is the ideal album to listen to from front to back. I feel the whole point of albums like this is to take you on a journey, shifting your mood and tempo to create that progressive, flowing experience. I especially liked the keyboards in the songs, but each instrument has its moment in the spotlight without overpowering the others. This is an album I could put on in the background while working or even sleeping as it’s very relaxing and mellow, with a good balance of upbeat and melancholic moments. It makes me feel like I’m floating through space. The album cover is a very cute concept. Artistically it leans toward the warmer side, visualizing the title of the album. It’s surreal, cartoonish, slightly unsettling, while still leaving a sense of curiosity and intrigue, exactly like the record itself. My favourite tracks are One More Robot / Sympathy 3000-21, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1, In the Morning of the Magicians, Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell, Are You a Hypnotist??, It’s Summertime, Do You Realize??, and All We Have Is Now.
Fine listen, but the Yoshimi battling songs were a bit meh for me. Occasionally reminded me of Radiohead, in way where I'd feel like listening to them instead.
So chill to listen to (despite some of the lyric of course), I just want to lie in a hammock with a cocktail in my hand listening to the waves of the ocean while listening to this pondering about life.
Nah
I’ve never really dabbled in The Flaming Lips before so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I was so pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this!! This album flows really well, and I will def be listening again.
Funny song titles, overall good vibes, not my fave. 5/10
i liked it, different vibes from the different songs so it was interesting because it was really diverse. kind of album I need to listen again
cool
Enjoyed this more than i expected
I liked this better the first time around but my shorty and I had the same favorite song this listen and I think that will be a rarity so I gave this a free extra star.
Eh
This album is really close to a 5 for me. The concept, the songwriting and the weirdness are all top notch. Flaming Lips at their absolute best.
The only song I know by them is “She Don’t Use Jelly” and the sound of this album was unexpected.
Know and love this crazy album. Such cool sounds. Can't rave about this enough.
Not quite my tempo
Really good album, love the vibe
Flaming Lips is not the type of band to use as driving music or when you're on the go. they lend themselves to chilling out at home, with a drink, and vibing just to the music (Mercury Rev is a similar band like them). Yoshimi is one of their best albums. i particularly like the title track (part 1), Fight Test, and Do You Realize.
I never would have guessed that out of all the albums we listened to so far, THIS would be the first one that I own. I find this album very interesting and complex. The writing style is so bizarre. My only negative with this album is it starts to feel repetitive towards the second half, and the slow songs all start to sound the same. Their follow up album At War With the Mystics corrects this problem and allows for an absolute fantastic album. I hope that is in the list as well. Fight Test and Do You Realize are the two best songs.
Never heard of them. Expections low. Better than i thought.
This was a unique listen. I can see why it’s in the 1,001 albums. Not my type of music.
Favorite Flaming Lips album, they seem to have gotten it all just right on this one.
Coincidentally just saw The Flaming Lips perform this whole album last summer. It was quite a good show with enormous inflatable pink robots on the stage. Honestly don’t remember why we ended up there. I’m not specifically a fan. I do like this record. This is the first time (other than the show) listening all the way through.
I started to think differently about this band after listening to this album for the first time. A favorite of mine.
I really enjoyed listening to this album. I didn't quite get to love it, but really liked.
Listened to the first track, heard Father and Son, checked to see if they collaborated. Nope, Cat Stevens now gets 75% of the royalties. Wow. The only song I liked, too.
I've heard this before but it's a super cool indie rock album. Does a lot of interesting stuff and there's defo some kind of story I'm not picking up on fully. Overall 8/10
Fantastic and perfect.
Ikke helt min kopp te, litt kjedelig med greit
Might be unfairly upvoting as a familiar fave, but name a better synth rock album about pink robots and the meaning of life, love and caring the weight of the world
a 2.9 I liked Do You Realize?? and All We Have is Now I feel like I've heard "All We Have is Now" from somewhere
i genuinely can’t explain it but i really like this album?? love a concept album, and there clearly so much intention behind each song, with clear highs and lows that signal different parts of a story the battle between yoshimi and the pink robot is very well communicated and its kind of crazy how music can do that i like the tension between the acoustic elements and the electronic sounds of 'in the morning of magicians'. 'are you a hypnotist' is such a great song i like the psychedelic vibe. and then ‘do you realize??’ and ‘all we have is now’ are so introspective and vulnerable. WOW!! at the same time i feel like people wouldn’t connect with this as much as i have, making me think i should maybe relisten but tbh i doubt i will. it was so nice as a one time listening experience sooo
Neo-psychedelia, moments interessants
This is great music, but it's just not for me. A lot of layers, a lot of different sounds, expertly woven together. Just didn't connect with it. Glad I listened, probably won't listen again.
12/10/2025
A nice dive into neo psychedelic/indie. Brings me back to being a teenager. Definitely above average but also far from perfect.
I had hear some of the songs before and have seen them live twice at Riot Fest. They put on a good show, and this is a good album, it just isn't my particular cup of tea. I enjoyed a listen well enough, but don't see myself queue it up again at anytime in the near future.
beautiful nostalgic record, brings lots of emotions
I was hoping this would be good because of that album cover, and it was. And it sometimes sounded like robots!
Not a standout for me
There were some very beautiful moments on this album. I could see myself loving it with multiple listens. Seems to have thoughtful lyrics as well. I like the idea of a sci-fi rock opera more than any time I've heard it executed, but I love the attempt.
i already really liked this album. accidentally listened on shuffle and it was still good
Interesting and enjoyable. I wish the whole album continued the concept of Yoshimi and the Robots, and by the end the tracks are slightly samey, some more variety with higher tempos etc might work well. But I liked this quite a lot.
Everytime I listen to this album it bring me great joy and remember what a gem of an album it truly is.
2/5 - fairly interesting but not for me
fire fire fire so fire
this album told a fun story, it just wasn’t necessary my taste in music. I liked the first half of the album way more than the last half.
It was pretty weird and unpleasant to listen to overall.
It was pretty chill loved the story vibe about robotos
This could maybe be a five. Worth a relisten!
Really enjoyed this, an album I should've dived into long ago but never did. Fave Tracks: Fight Test, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt 1., Do You Realize? 4.5/5
Great album
Don’t like this guys voice. The instrumentals are pretty good but they kinda just make me want to listen to Plastic Beach by Gorillaz
Really cool album with a great back story. Some songs were weird but that’s kinda what the flaming lips are about. Would be a 5 star if they kept to the tune of songs like Fight Song and Yoshimi part 1. Fav Song: Fight Song
An album supposedly about something as exciting as battling pink robots shouldn't be putting me to sleep. SO WHY DID IT PUT ME TO SLEEP?!?! I think it's because it's *gasp* boring!
7/10 Favorites: Fight Test Do You Realize??
That was nice.
The Flaming Lips er best live.
Det är bra! Frågan hur bra. Jag gillar det omedelbart. Och hela skivan håller hög nivå. Älskar det inte riktigt. Har lyssnat en hel del. Kanske kommer efter ytterligare flera genomlyssningar. Men det stannar på en, given, fyra i nuläget.
Riktigt kul överraskning! Gillar den från första sekund (minuspoäng dock för den uppenbara rip offen från Cat Stevens) och tycker den växer för varje genomlyssning. Framförallt kompositioner, det instrumentella och det allmänt melankoliska stämningsläget är det som gör denna så bra. Inte riktigt uppe på högsta betyg just nu, men definitivt en stark fyra och en skiva som jag kommer att lyssna mer på.
Easy listening thing. But not my cup of tea. "Aproaching Pavonis Moons By Balloon" was alright.
Meh, I agree this is for middle class vegans
Genere: Neo-psychedelia, Space Rock, dream pop, acid rock Anno: 2002 Curiosità:
To be honest, I didn't know this band, and it was wonderful that my introduction to their music was through this album, which is a reference point for the best of alternative music; it's worth buying in physical format.
i had not listened to this in full since i was probably 13 or 14 and frankly expected it to be really stupid because the title track (and ‘do you realize??’) are the only songs that i remember and those are kind of goofy…but i found this really pleasant to listen to! not sure that i would return to it in any kind of hurry but i enjoyed it. and ‘do you realize??’ still kinda makes me verklempt, so…
I liked it! I wasn’t paying full attention to which songs I liked but I liked the overall tone. I really liked the opening track and its Cat Stevens sample specifically.
Started out nicely, Fight Test was pretty chill, not bad. Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Part 1 was pretty good, only one I've heard before, solid smooth track. Then it just went downhill. The rest of the album was mostly boring and repetitive, or just kinda ok. Best song: Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Part 1
Бих слушал някои песни пак
3.5 good jams
Synths are cool. First half of album is good second is rubbish
This is such a pretty album. It's built for summer. A smooth sound with good lyrics are always a nice touch. The little audio bits like bird calls and synth sounds really give it a warm vibe. This reminds me in someways to the Joni Mitchell album I just listened to. I wonder if 1001 albums has a bias to a certain type of sound? I guess I'll find out. Haha. Do you realize?? is such an epic track. This is a pretty album.
I found this to be monotonous.
Literally save me life, this one.
This is such a good album and great band! Went and saw this summer and it was such a good show! Yoshimi!!
At this point I feel like my listening habits are merely being validated. I'm loving all the records each day as they are my "history". Delightful
A band I had somehow slept on. Got assigned “The Soft Bulletin” a few months back and loved it. Went down the rabbit hole and listened to a bunch of their albums. I haven’t listened to all of them yet, but Yoshimi is my favorite so far. I’ve listened to it several times and was perfectly happy to get it assigned on a lazy Thanksgiving morning. It’s a beautiful album full of unique texture. Lyrically goofy but somehow poignant at the same time. Fantastic production, so it’s a fun ride through headphones.
I was really confused why I was hearing "Father and Son" for a second there, had to go straight to the Wiki to confirm. Always rough when you have to fight a legal battle over such an obvious ohmage. Just own up to it and have an agreement before the album ever goes out. Overall this was a great album! I've already had their other entry on the list and it was good, this is great. It's abstract in just the right ways. Fantastic listen!
This is not for me.
5 stars for "Do You Realize??". The rest is also very good too
Well crafted songs, interesting electronic elements and standout bass.
Boring
3.5
Fell asleep
Good variety. Creative
Interesting, didn't dislike it, but nothing stuck out to me to save. Decent album
This is one of my favorite records of all time. I’ll never forget the first time I listened to this. After deeply conversing with the magic dragon I turned off all the lights in my room and left only a single cheap light light that imitated an aurora up on my ceiling. I plugged my phone into my speakers and pressed play, leaning back in my office chair. Flight Test came on and at that moment I knew I was in for something special. The strange yet playful sounds of what I imagine were synths helped create an atmosphere of something akin to listening to alien radio. Where I knew it was music but from somewhere I had never heard of or imagined could be real. Every time track on this album took my through a roller coaster of emotions, the “What have I done, will I ever come back” feeling when the droning sounds of One More Robots intro and outro play and the feeling of pure joy and wonder as Yoshimi Battle Part 1 begins. I was so overwhelmed with emotion listening to this for the first time I had to lay down and just let the music flow through me in a way. By the time Do You Realize?? started playing I had already came to the verge of tears at several points throughout the listening session. At which point I could hold it no longer. For context, I can’t say I have ever really found any particular “love song” that truly resonated with me enough to feel any profound experience of what I would compare to how I relate to that experience. But this song changed that for me. When I tell you I was laying in bed crying but also smiling at such a piece of art that truly helped me to encapsulate the feeling of both boundless love and appreciation for those I truly care for in life, as I sat there thinking of every person in my life that’s important to me, but also realization that at one point not only I but also they will die- was such a powerful experience performed so excellently through art I can confidently say it is one of my favorite songs not only in the album but of all time. This album holds a very special place in my heart, and I truly cherish the experience of being able to share it with others who have not listened to it. As my introduction to The Flaming Lips, I can think of no better album in their discography I truly cherish more.
Weirdcore altrock space shit? Sign me up. Weirdcore altrock space shit in 2002??? Wow. That’s some transformative stuff right there. In all honesty, I’ve lived on the fringe of The Flaming Lips’ music many years. Their particular brand of music (which they clearly helped in championing) was the exact kind of music that defined my late teens into my early twenties. This is the first time I’ve sat down and listened to this entire album. It’s a banger. It really feels like you’re taken on a cohesive journey. I don’t have much to add - go listen to it.
This was terrible. I utilized the "skip track" button several times. The drummer isn't too bad but the electronic noise is shite.
Generating an album entitled "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots" does not inspire much confidence. It sounds much more like some dirt cheap under-developed animé that my university roommate swears he only watches "for the plot". But it's actually good? I've heard of the Flaming Lips, but I haven't really listened to them on account of their band name is bad and this album title is also bad. It's a good album. Weird concept but they make it work. Lyrics make sense aligning with the story but are also sneaky universal. The melodies are really good, the instrumentation and dreamy keyboards are done effectively, the warm production is unique but accessible. However, it's still a bit down-tempo throughout, and doesn't really kick into another gear. The synths all sound the same, and while it makes for cohesive listens through the songs, it slows down the album and makes the last couple songs seem like they last a lot longer than they do.
I really liked this album when it came out. It felt very much of the time. Sadly, it hasn't aged particularly well, with Wayne Coyne's vocals being the worst part. I like my share of 'weird' singers, but his nasally twang just doesn't help, especially over the course of a full record. I'll happily give it a 3 for the title track, In the Morning of the Magicians, and Do You Realize??
I hated hearing this album & hated being told this band was brilliant. the concept of this album is being insufferable. music: hated. (⌐■_■)
I suppose this is the best Flaming Lips album, but also the bar for “best Flaming Lips album is not very high for me. A band for guys my age to discover at a formative age and absolutely love, and then watch them tumble down the rankings. I do think Do You Realize is a really nice song but would probably be better performed by almost any other band. Fight Test is good, even performed by the Flaming Lips.
Suena a un grupo de padres divorciados que han quedado para hacer una jam tripados. Es raro, psicodelico, sin sentido. Es como ver un parto, es asqueroso pero no puedes apartar la vista porque sabes que algo asombroso está ocurriendo frente a tus ojos - Papa que estáis haciendo? - Abuelo?
- When I saw this today, I was like “oh, great! I had a copy of this album in university and probably loved it… but, why haven’t I listened to it in years?” Well, I only really recognize a few of the songs, so looks like I skipped most of the songs back then, too. - To me, the tone of Wayne Coyne’s voice is too thin, nasal, reedy, and whiney. - I only really like Yoshimi pt 1 and Do you Realize - I guess there’s a reason those were the hits. Flight test is nice, too, but it’s pretty much Cat Steven’s Father & Son part II, and the Magicians is nice when there’s no vocals. I find the rest is just meandering and trying too hard to be experimental or atmospheric, and it ends up feeling annoying or bland. - This band is pretty fun in concert - I think maybe the music is better live combined with all the theatrics, but the concert I saw was also a bit chaotic and trying to throw everything at the wall without a real direction.
This album is, in a word, exciting. There are a few perfect songs on here, but even the lesser tracks still bubble with energy from cinematic synths and Steven Drozd's chuggling drums. By the end, you feel ready to battle some pink robots. It makes me feel good, but I didn't exactly love every song. This is about as close as you can get to 5 without making it.
It’s been nice to listen to albums I’m familiar with in a different lens. Outside of this project, this album wasn't a stand out for me. However after listening and contemplating my last 100 albums or so, I was able to listen to this one with a different state of mind. Meditations aside and simply put, I understand the critical acclaim that this album has achieved.
The opening four song stretch is an incredible ride, but the back-half slows down considerably, kind of inconsistent outside of the obvious-but-still-beautiful Do You Realize. A fun concept and strong out the gate, but ultimately a bit lost in the end.
Great album! Enjoyable and fun. Never heard it before
Didn’t like this to start much, but got better. It kind of felt like an inspiration for tame impalas early work. Enjoyed the last song the most. Unsure I’d listen again.
I enjoyed the vastness of this, felt like the album cover captured that feeling well. Definitely in my wheelhouse but for some reason I don't feel like it grabbed me entirely. Maybe needs a second listen to appreciate fully. 3.5
Very chill listening experience. First half of album failed to hook me but second have was a pleasant listen.