Reviews (page 7 of 15)
A bit great but also quite a lot nuts!
Silly and joyful. Good amount of bass. Felt like I dived into a new world. Not sure why I never listened to this album given that I know 'Do You Realize??' so well. Bonus points for the album cover.
I really enjoyed this. Can’t believe I’ve never listened to it before. Reminds me of something we’d have listened to at uni during my musical discovery phase
I’ve never really gone in on the Flaming Lips outside of the half a dozen songs by them I knew. Upon listening to this album, it turns out that I’ve been quite the silly goose over not going in previously, as this is great! I especially like the obvious influence of uncool 70’s bands like ELO and 10cc on the songs here. Their shadow seeps nicely into the albums poppier moments and contrasts nicely with albums other main vibe: crushing ennui.
interesting!
Another interesting, pleasing album and the anti-robot sentiment is hitting just right these days
have listened before but it’s better than I remember
Love this album. relisted several times and will come back again. Love the guitar on ego tripping
Modern psych rock classic. Excellent use of melody. Unfortunately a couple tracks bordering on dud status keep it out of 5 territory
The first few songs here were quirky and different which I had an appreciation for, though further in the album there were slower songs with sad undertones which I guess wasn’t bad but also lowkey a buzzkill. I still enjoyed their sound and would listen to the first few songs again.
8/10
I get the impression that quite a few albums on this list are trying to do something similar to what this does. But rarely as well as this. I enjoyed this enough to listen several times. It’s a bit odd but I enjoyed the good bits enough to go back again. It’s not perfect but it’s half decent.
я не умею оценивать, так что ЗАБАВНО-ГРУСТНАЯ ХУЙНЯ, 4/5
I listened to this with my daughter and she liked it.
funky and weird in a way i really like, consistently good the whole way through
A wild ride of a concept album that can make you laugh, imagine, and cry. What more could you want? There are a few misses that have it fall out of being a 5 for me and they come at the end of the album. “All we have is now” and “approaching pavonis mons by balloon” are the weakest tracks. Everything before that holds a special place in my heart. Side note, I saw this album performed in its entirety last summer, flaming lips fanfare and all, and it was amazing. Weird ages better than cool, and the Flaming Lips make that apparent.
I think this album really rocks, it's accessible and poppy but still has the idiosyncrasies of the Lips' personality baked into it - just a really fun listen. And Sameen and I saw the Pink Robots IN PERSON last year!!
A super formative album for me but I haven't really kept up with TFL that much. Album still really rocks and is very fun and nice
always liked this in hs but sorta fell to the wayside as i aged... seeing them live this past summer made me really fall in love with a lot of these songs again ... really pretty music and so positive and nice vibes
I think the album as a whole was a good listening experience even though I didn't particularly like every individual song. Apart from that one song in the middle which literally made my ears explode I think every other song was exactly the style of songs that I like to listen to. I really love the album cover. The instrumentals were great. Solid album overall
2002. Neo-psychedelia,space rock,dream pop acid rock. 8,5/10 Fight Test, All We Have Is Now
It’s really hard to follow up a masterpiece and this album will forever live in the shadow of The Soft Bulletin. A lot to like here in strands. Wayne creating the modern Flaming Lips universe. Lush soundscapes, good lyrics to meditate on issues, driving drums, synth, orchestra. You can hear them coming to life. Not really a concept album, but with a title like that, it’s hard to divorce the expectation. Ultimately the songs all just kinda float.
My first album of the 1001 day journey of listening to an album everyday. It'll be a very long but exciting and eye opening road. Enough talk, heres my opinion. I really liked it. It gave off strong "Pavement" vibes; the band, not an actual pavement. The first song, "Fight Test" is probably my favorite, but it's really hard to choose. Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt 1 would have to be 2nd place. Very well made instrumentals and vocals. I like the theme of the album, with a girl battling pink robots, which I think is pretty funny and unique. Anyways, the album gets a strong 4/5. I'm not gonna rate it too high because this is the first album so I want to set a consistent baseline. Anyway, I highly recommend and it was super enjoyable to listen to, a strong start.
A lush woozy psychedelic indie rock opera. The signature sound is the contrast between the over-the-top orchestral arrangements and the very barebones acoustic guitar + drum machine + thin warbly vocals at the heart the songs. This works very well to create the sense of an overwhelming and alienating mismatch between the self and the environment - the core theme of the opera's story.
TBH I never liked The Flaming Lips because I didn't love them in the 90s when I learned about them and then over time I ended up knowing more about Wayne Coyne than I knew about his music. I edited a couple interviews with him when I was copyediting circa 2011-2015, when he was hanging out with Miley Cyrus and briefly made it into the gossip news again, and I just felt like he was trying too hard to be strange and cool. But this album is strange and cool! And I feel like they were trying just the right amount. Also, the dude grew up in Oklahoma City, so being that strange and trying to be rockstar cool was probably pretty traumatic and who am I to judge anyway?
I think it’s what they’re going for, but it feels like one of those trips where you ate just a little bit more than you should have - mostly awesome, but a little uncomfortable here and there.
Beautiful! I've never heard this before but I will for sure give it a few more listens.
When this came out I was fully in my “this sounds like Radiohead so therefore it’s a ripoff”. It took me years to appreciate not only this album but the band as a whole. They’re really the best at the mashup between indie, alternative, and just weird. Nobody sounds like this while at the same time being super polished and being capable of writing totally different albums every time. Out of all the lips’ albums, this is my favorite. I haven’t listened to the whole catalogue but I think I’ve hit most of it and this is such a stalwart. It’s got the feel of a 90s band reaching to figure out what works in an increasingly produced and electronic made world. The theme helps of course but that’s what makes this so special. The music and the theme of the whole album line up perfectly. The title track and “it’s summertime” are my faves, though I like nearly all of it, the beginning especially. Only complaint is that by the end the songs start to melt together and the general vibe of it all is so relaxed that you forget what’s happening. That could be a good thing!
4.5. very close to being perfect.
Classic 2000's psychedelia
4/5
This album has a great start and the title track fucking rips. Broadly, the album captures a lot of the synth and electronic experimentation of the late 60's or early 70's. Ego Tripping At The Gates Of Hell is solid. Do You Realize is not my favorite track but carries a sort of modern 60s aesthetic. A solid album.
Quite a weird one too! Appreciate how the songs connect and it flows right from start to end. It really feels like they are telling a story!
Loved this at the time of release, never really connected with them at other points in their discography. A strong four from me.
Wonderful production and lighthearted, charming song concepts. An upgrade from the soft bulletin.
This album was a trip. I think you have to listen to this album completely in a row. Trying to pick and choose songs, would lessen the experience. A strong album
trippy alt-rock with an interesting narrative that doesn’t feel like it was just inspired by psychedelics lol. the album had some unique, funky elements I love and don’t often see in the genre, while still having that nice alt rock feeling of lifting thru the air. I would love to listen to this album again looking out the window of an airplane or on a long train ride! love “fight test” and “ego tripping at the gates of hell” alongside the main “yoshimi battle” songs :^)
Something I could listen to in the mornings, while making coffee and making breakfast. Very chill. I liked it.
Two days in a row, I've gotten albums from the same decade, and they both happen to be albums that I've listened to before. I should go buy a lottery ticket. I've already reviewed the Soft Bulletin (it was my first time listening to it, and I absolutely loved it), but I haven't listened to Yoshimi in a hot minute. I own a copy of this album though, and I think it was word of mouth from friends that persuaded me to buy it. Or maybe it was the fact that I was about to see them at a festival? Or maybe I bought it after that festival? I don't remember, but whatever the case, I'm excited to jump back into this album! Jumping back into this album today made me realize why I don't really revisit it very often. It's a very good album, but it can be kind of a chore to get through at times. The songwriting is excellent, but some of these songs don't really have a lot of lyrics to them, and they tend to meander with long instrumental sections until they conclude. They're not bad songs to listen to, but they can make this album a bit tedious. The overall work here is impressive, and themes of man's relationships with technology are still relevant today, and maybe even more so, as AI threatens to give the rich a way to hijack creative processes. There's a lot to take in with your ears on this album, but "Fight Test" and "Do You Realize??" are easily the best songs on the album. "Fight Test" heavily borrows its sound from Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam's "Father and Son" (I love reading Wayne Coyne's response to the whole kerfuffle), but the Flaming Lips heavily infuse Islam's chords with their own psychedelic sound. "Do You Realize??" has a chaotically majestic sound that evokes images in my mind of a choir singing it; I picture Tom Delaughter dancing around while the rest of the Polyphonic Spree sings behind him as confetti rains down from the sky. I find the lyrics to "Do You Realize??" incredibly poetic and beautiful. As I approach middle age and start to realize how little time I have left with my older loved ones, the mantra of this song provides a beautiful center where I can acknowledge how brief life is, while being spurred on to cherish the time I've had and make the best use of the time I have left. While this album isn't a five star for me, I still think it's really good, and it easily deserves a place on this list.
i came into this album with absolutely zero expectations or prior knowledge and i was very pleasantly surprised to find that i loved it! this is exactly the type of sad indie rock with a twist that was a staple in my high school days and still holds a very special place in my heart so idk why i haven’t listened to them before- this album will definitely be going in my future rotation though, and i’m excited to check out more of the Flaming Lips work
I was shocked how much I liked this! Really strong first half but I didn't feel as captivated by the second half
Interesting, pretty, melodic. I enjoyed.
It's a nice vibe, and I loved One More Robot / Sympathy 3000-21, plus the title track was good fun. After a while, it all sort of washed together into a wispy blur. There's a lot I like about it, but I don't know if I'm finding it truly memorable.
Fight test Yoshimi battles the pink robots pt1 Do you realise
Nice little album! I felt like there were exactly two standout, really really good tracks, but aside from that it was just decent. Was surprised by the other elements in this album, because I was expecting just rock. Fav Songs: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1, Do You Realize??
Chill, dreamy vibe. Can't understand a bunch of lyrics but don't care. Just want to close my eyes and sway. Makes me want to put it on loud in the house and get lost cleaning. Are they hypnotists?
Airy psychedelic vibes, liked it more than i thought i would
Do you realize makes this a 4.
4 - at some points its electronic elton john, at others it has beat switches that rival the best hiphop product, and at others its the most introspective and serene look at our finite lives I might have to go back to this one, but I really think the two Yoshimi Battles songs (the title track funnily enough) are what ruins the 5 for me
Very good. Real Grower. Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots, Pt. 1 is a killer tune. Must listen to it some more.
Weird, but wonderful. And also very weird. I was torn between 3 and 4 stars, but I eventually settled for the higher.
perrtyy good but not better than the sogfy machibolletin
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots feels like the Flaming Lips finally learning how to focus their strangeness into something emotionally coherent. It is still odd, still playful, still full of synth squelches and wide eyed sci-fi imagery, but this time there is a real sense of shape and intent holding it together. The album moves with purpose, balancing childlike wonder with genuine feeling in a way that makes the surreal elements feel meaningful rather than distracting. What works best is how the album uses its concept loosely rather than rigidly. The idea of Yoshimi and the robots becomes a frame for themes of fear, love, mortality, and vulnerability, rather than a literal story that needs to be followed. Songs like “Do You Realize?” and “Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell” land because they are emotionally direct, even when wrapped in weird textures. There is a warmth here that cuts through the gloss, a sense that beneath the costumes and effects is something sincere and human. It stops short of being a full five because it occasionally leans too hard into its own whimsy. A few moments feel overly cute or emotionally signposted, as if the album is nudging you to feel something rather than trusting you to get there on your own. Still, those missteps are minor compared to how much this record gets right. Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots is imaginative, emotionally open, and surprisingly tender, an album that manages to be strange without being alienating.
I had high hopes for this one since The Soft Bulletin is one of my favorite finds from this list. I think it carries on from that record well but doesn’t quite have the same creativity or hooks. It just feels a little more toned down in comparison. I would say it’s still a good listen but not quite the ride of Soft Bulletin. 7/10
Music for acid trips.
Actually never listened to this album all the way through, really enjoyed it. Feels very indie film soundtrack
The Flaming Lips have been lucky enough to accomplish a feat many bands wish they could achieve, but few actually do. They have reworked their own sound numerous times when releasing new records. But have never fully abandoned what makes them unique or special. The core of what has fueled the band for so long has never been forgotten, which is what has allowed them to stay so consistent. And when you really look at what they have created, they have potentially one of the most fun discography’s of any band ever. Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, which sounds straight from a cartoon, is probably the best known album by the band. It’s also sort of a concept album, although I think that concept only really comes through in the two parts of the title track, which are great songs either way. Much like I was saying earlier, this isn’t exactly the same as The Soft Bulletin. But it still contains much of the DNA which made that record so good. The fuzzy explosiveness is substituted for a much glitzier and more dream pop adjacent sound. But that’s all still wrapped up in that really nice quirky psychedelic blanket. There are also aspects of electronic music being brought in, even more so than the previous album. This would definitely contribute to ideas they would tackle later on down the line. I think the best this has to offer is on par with the best of The Soft Bulletin. But I still find it to be a better album overall than this. Ultimately though, this is still another banger from one of psychedelic rock’s most inspiring and wacky groups. Rating: 7/10
Great album. Feels like a major influence behind a lot of music that I hear today. The lyrics have a way of grabbing your attention, and are articulated pretty well compared to a lot of bands, which makes them more impactful in my opinion.
I didn't care much for this album when I first heard it, years ago. I liked one or two of the songs, but not the album as a whole. Some fewer years ago, I realized I did. And it became something I started to crave. I did really like The Kelptones mashup album that was this plus Queen's night at the opera (or maybe some other random songs actually) It's a pretty funky album. Pt 2 of the titular song isn't always enjoyable to listen to due to the screeching. The story of the album is Yoshimi battling the evil pink robots; narrated by someone watching from the sidelines, cheering her on. Allegorically, I think the ablum is about getting old. Yoshimi is the metaphorical inner child and the pink robots are the pressures of conforming to adulthood. Or maybe it's an album about being abused?
A cornerstone band in my early 20s, but in my memory Soft Bulletin was more preeminent than Yoshimi. I’d had it down as a bit of a disappointment. Odd what memory does, because it’s a great album and one that I know almost every note of. Great band; this may have been a creative, as well as commercial, peak. Perhaps familiarity blunted its impact at the time, as it was ubiquitous. A lengthy pause has reminded me of its majesty.
A great sci fi album. Whether it is fully conceptual or not, it is fun. My favorite track is Do you Realize? but it is all a good time. 4/4
Bittersweet whimsy may be a pretty niche style of music, but the Flaming Lips are the undisputed kings of it. I'll always see The Soft Bulletin as their real masterpiece, but even the somewhat more streamlined songs of Yoshimi manage to simultaneously bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your face.
This was pretty good, easy to listen to - but no songs were outstanding to the point of making me want to listen to the album again
8/10
Sci Fi themed album from my teenage years? Of course this sits in my heart.
I've noticed it's kind of become a thing to say you never really liked these records that much really anyway because of various reasons not least the awful way they treated Erykah Baduh. But I can't deny this record still sounds great.
3,5/5 Pierwsze 4 kawałki dla mnie sztos, środek okeej, końcowe 3 znów lepiej. Muzycznie całość mi się podoba, teskstowo raz lepiej, raz gorzej, ale chyba najbardziej się rozczarowałem tym, że oczekiwałem spójności... bo 3 pierwsze kawałki obiecują jakiś storytelling powiązany z tytułem albumu, a potem jest już imo random lyrics compilation :( Ale na pewno warto było posłuchać!
# Playlist track - Do You Realize? # Notes - A very interesting surprise! Some sort of experimental weird sci-fi not-quite-rock-opera. - I didn't really enjoy it the first time around, to be honest. But as I got back to it a couple more times, I ended up finding it interesting. Charming, even. - This won't be everyone's cup of tea, but it's worth experiencing it anyway.
Some part of me thinks this would have been better if they didn't overlay the effects and just played the songs straight. Still some great songs and do you realise is definitely top ten songs of that decade. 3.5*
Well, I like this album enough to have it in my collection on vinyl. That said, is it a *great* album?
a quirky and spacey rock album, the aesthetics inspired from japanese science fiction and a title dedicated to a japanese musician. this album gives listeners a fresh and technologically-advanced take on the progressive genre at times, with other influences from pop giving it a sound all its own. it has a short length, and some tracks are a bit hazy or not as interesting as others, but generally this one is a good listen.
The re-invention - I know it is trite but for lack of a better word - that this group goes through from album to album is amazing. It is hard to pin them down they are ever changing.
Kind of an old comfort listen from college days. I haven't gone back to it and I had forgotten most of the tracks, but it really feels like such a cohesive album. 3.5
Hard to argue with anything here, it's always been a vibe
For some reason, I had it in my head that I didn't like The Flaming Lips??? I actually enjoyed this album! It was very vibey music. Nothing in particular stood out, but I'd listen again.
8/10 I really liked this. Weird in the best possible way and a unique sound Favourite Song=Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell Least Favourite Song=One More Robot/Sympathy 3000-21
Wow rock anime...This is weird and unhinge and I love this. Giving me science fiction vibe! The only promblem is that there are too many synthesizer sounds...I'm really not a fan for that. But it is unique, it has many fresh sounds. A cool album. Between 3.5/5 and 4/5 i'd say. With fewer sythesizer noises it's definitely above 4.
A good album, but has some songs that miss the mark a bit for me. However, I still like it.
Ufff empieza con la respuesta a father and son. Ya me gustó Love, death and robots Gorillaz se puso introspectivo
es un 9. Muy beatlesco -medio mind games- tameimpala, cosas
Great album. I’ve listened to it for years. Cool concept and great songs.
Dreamy, outgoing music, with an air of confidence and a carefree attitude. This reminds me of the writing of PNAU a more modern artist, but in style it is much similar to, the Eagles, ELO, and adopts a music production style of natural drums and organic synths similar to early tame impala.
TFL have always married odd sounds into really palatable songs. When you are singing a happy little bop that sounds like you are skipping through a park meadow but the song is actually about someone fighting robots and you are enjoying it, that’s a vibe. I truly enjoyed this album. The little hidden gems within the songs had me listening harder to try to discover all the layers.
It's hard not to rate such a personally nostalgic abum five stars, but the first track is the real stand out, and the rest just doesn't hit as hard
I am a certified fan of The Flaming Lips after this record. It combines punk elements with more a melodic, full, almost Beatles-esque sound so beautifully. Definitely a vibe I can get behind and look forward to delving into more. Notable Tracks: - Fight Test - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1 - In the Morning of the Magicians - Do You Realize?? 8/10
Love the weird, wonderful vibes in this one. Wish there was more an overarching theme to unify the rest of the album, but nearly all the songs had me nodding my head along. 'Do You Realize??' is a great existential trip.
Классный арт-рок, смешанный с поп мотивами, ребята очень поэкспериментировали. Песни довольно просты, но в то же время сложны. Альбом похож на современных битлс, в которых добавили много электронной музыки, меланхолии и поп-музыки 2000-х. Особо для себя отметил композиции Fight Test, одноименная с альбомом песня, In the Morning of the Magicians, It's Summertime, Do You Realize??, All We Have Is Now. В целом, альбом получился довольно экспериментальный, но лишенный вычурной сложности, слушается довольно легко, присутствия проходных песен замечено не было
This was an album I've heard a few tracks off of already. As a contiguous album. It's wonderful. I've heard a lot of praise over the years for the flaming lips but haven't really been dedicated to setting out a blessing. I will absolutely listen to this album again. Then we'll have to be in the right mood.
This was so lovable. Talks about humanity and mortality with such bittersweetness and kindness. Bizarre and beautiful. I could see myself liking this more and more.
i appreciate the creativity
How do you follow up a sonic and textural masterpiece like The Soft Bulletin? With a more electronic-leaning concept album about a Japanese girl fighting robots that represent her terminal illness, of course! The production on this is absolutely stellar, it sounds so serene and otherworldly, and the songwriting is just very fun
A interesting and enjoyable sonic experience that layers electronic music with vocals, guitar and percussion.
I was going to go 4 here, but upon listening for the first time in a bit I was super reminded how brilliant this album is and was going to go 5--like, nothing else sounds like this. In the end I think it's a 4.5 and I'm actually going back to 4 because I think The Soft Bulletin is their apex and I assume it will pop up.
3.5 going up
Favorite Track: Do You Realize??
Concept album with a vague sci-fi setting so I'm automatically going to like it
I liked this way better than I anticipated. The production is insane, and it makes for a replayable record.
I became a fan of The Flaming Lips with their last album but this one is a cracker too, All the tracks are great but Do You Realize is head in shoulders above everything else.
There’s a lot to like about this. But I’ve always struggled with Wayne Coynes weedy whiny voice. And Fight Test reminds me too much of the Father and Son cover by Boyzone. Just when I’m starting to get on with it the Whiney dirge that is “do you realise” comes on. I probably didn’t mind it first time I heard it but it’s been played to death. It’s a lot better when he’s not singing.
Takes you on a trip
Nice, mellow, inoffensive sounds with a cool electronic vibe. Definitely an easy listen, and I might give it another go later. This will be a four-star album for me.
Artwork is so cool. In the Morning of Magicians is such a beautiful tune.
Pretty fun.
I haven't really listened to an album like this before, but I enjoyed it. Only a few songs particularly stuck out to me (e.g. Are You a Hypnotist??) but I'll remember this album and relisten to it in the future, maybe then something'll hit me.
A flowing ebb of guitar and synth that tell a beautiful story. Every song is it's own unique piece.
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots - The Flaming Lips (2002) o sonho no espaço e ácido? Dream pop, space rock, acid rock, neo-psychedelia, são alguns dos gêneros usados para categorizar a música do The Flaming Lips, e de fato é isso que a música representa. O álbum parece uma viagem por um sonho, ou pelo espaço, as músicas tem bastante ambientação e sons que levam para esse lado, e são bem calmas e harmoniosas, sendo muito fácil de ouvir e se agradar com o som. P.S. Yoshimi é uma multi instrumentista japonesa que participou de diversos grupos! P.S. 2 A música de abertura Fight Test foi alvo de uma disputa judicial com Cat Stevens, pela semelhança à música Father & Son, fazendo com que Cat Stevens recebesse 75% dos lucros provenientes da música. Melhores músicas: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 2, In the Morning of the Magicians, Are You a Hypnotist?, It's Summertime, Do You Realize?? Piores músicas: N/A 3.75/5
Really consistent album, no bad tracks, but its not too mind blowing so i just think its weird for me to give it a 10, its still good
Muito bom. Nostálgico
Fight Test 4.1 One More Robot/Sympathy 3000-21 4 Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt.1 4.3 Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt.2 4 In the Morning of the Magicians 4.2 Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell 3.8 Are You a Hypnotist? 4.3 It's Summertime 4.1 Do You Realize?? 4.5 All We Have Is Now 4 Approaching Pavonis Mons by Balloon (Utopia Planitia) 4 Score: 4.118181818
I really liked the distortion that they put in and it was just fun and really odd in a good way. It was very unexpected even though I had heard two songs going in.
I wasn't expecting to like this, but really did. More and more as it went on too.
My first listen of the flaming lips. I enjoyed it. I'd listen to more.
Pretty good.
This is a great psychedelic rock album. I was already familiar with the entire album. It's sort of comforting to me, despite a few harsher moments. My favorite song is probably Fight Test but really the whole album is good.
Solid album that suffers from following The Soft Bulletin and not meeting those highs but still great.
The Flaming Lips are better live than records. But still an attractive, full album- it just misses the 5 star mark for me.
Fun album, had only heard the Yoshima song before. I liked the mellow sound, most of the songs didn't stand out to me though. Favorite songs were: 1. Fight Test 3. Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1 7/10
Vibes.
Honestly, way better than expected. I didn't add many songs but the overall experience of the album was enjoyable. 7.5/10
Pretty good. Reminds me of newer MGMT stuff on some of the tracks. I liked about half and the other half was just ok.
More trip hoppy than expected
Un album muy experimental, con muchas capas de sonidos interesantes. Gran portada acompañada de estupendos títulos para las canciones. Las voces me parecen un poco aburridas.
The cover looks AI-generated, it's weird. Favourite Songs: Fight Test, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1, In the Morning of the Magicians, Do You Realize??. Least Favourite Songs: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 2, It's Summertime.
I thought that this band influenced Tame Impala, then I checked his Wikipedia page and it was true
A really good album. Plenty to immerse yourself in, some great songs and a warm sound.
When Flaming Lips are on, they are great.
I love this album! "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, pt 1/2", "Do You Realize", and "All We Have is Now" are my favorites. Do You Realize is a rare song where the lyrics broke through and made me sit back and listen. It makes me sit back and wonder and why I'm in a chair in an office as I listen. One of my greatest regrets is not seeing Flaming Lips w/ Tame Impala when they came through. Not every song is incredible, but it's a strong album with a sound I really like, and a run-time that didn't have me looking for the exit. 8/10
This is a band I discovered when I borrowed 'In a Priest Driven Ambulance' off a friend in 1990. Which was around the time I discovered Mercry Rev, and I always saw these two bands intertwined, especially ad they shared band members for a while. Strangely I thought MR got steadily worse and this lot got better. This album is definitely one of their best and a million miles away from their debut. I suppose they have to please their major label paymasters. The whole album just drifts along in a really nice mellow vibe and I was very surprised when one of the tracks was featured in a Marvel film recently! 4 stars
This came out in 2002 and was popular as the "CD of the month" when my wife and I were dating, so this has a lot of memories for me. We both really liked this album, and especially the title track. The Flaming Lips were actually touring recently in our town too but we sadly couldn't make the show. That was every bit as fun, weird, sad, and wacky as I remember it being. "Fight test", and the album's title track, and "do you realize" are my favorites and a strong overall 4 now that I listen to it again after so long.
The first of the 1001 dailies that I'd heard all the way through previously. When I'm in the right mood for it, I love this album. Luckily, I was in the mood for it when it came up here. 4 stars.
yayaya
Nice
After listening to it a second time, I reconsidered my decision and have to say that the album is actually a good experimental album.
The Flaming Lips certainly aren't the most normal band you've seen, but the oddities in their sound just make it more interesting. The little bits of electronics mixed with the acoustic sound immerses you in the story they're trying to tell and I really like that. Favorites are Fight Test, Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots pt 1 (which is then immediately followed by the atrocious Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt 2), Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell, Are You A Hypnotist, and Do You Realize??
This album maintains a dreamy psychedelic sci-fi aesthetic throughout. I have listened to and like The Flaming Lips, but have given this album a full listen until now. I really liked it. Favorite songs were Fight Test, Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots, Pt. 1, Are You A Hypnotist?, and Do You Realize??.
Good for Saturday morning chill, doing a little work.
Firnurligt og fornøjeligt. Nogle sange står ud som små mesterværker. Særligt det querkie titelnummer og den eftertænksomme Do You Realize?? Resten af albummet er godt, hyggeligt selskab.
didn't think id enjoy it but I really did. I appreciate how the sounds set the scene and lived up to the albums name
I enjoyed this, chill listen. 3.75/5
It’s funny reading interviews surrounding this album’s release and how it was noted as not being a concept album. When it’s conceptual ideas front and center that have allowed this great band to sustain for so long. This is a really good record that holds together nicely due to conceptual cohesiveness.
First song I was thinking “man, this really sounds like a cat Stevens song…” Apparently the courts agreed and they had to split the royalties. Aside from a slight ripoff of Mr. Yusuf Islam, I love how original and creative FL are. A most chill listen with some excellent song titles.
This one surprised me in a good way. I didn't care for The Soft Bulletin but this one was quite good. Sly commentary on technology and AI which is very relevant today. A grower. Also a very sad and distant album. Good to play on lonely rainy nights.
Some songs were enjoyable, some were far too slow. Overall, not my taste but seemed well done.
Genuinely enjoyed this and #finally exploring this band a bit more.
it’s freaky
do you realize is just so good
I didn't expect to like this. Very quirky but catchy
I know this is their big album for a lot of people, but it doesn't hit as much for me as Soft Bulletin. The highs are perfection, but the album doesn't feel overall as strong as some of their other stuff.
One of the best by the always eccentric Flaming Lips
DOOO YOU REALIZE That this whole album is sick and what a fun concept and love his voice Lost some points cuz listened to soft bulletin and liked that better
Not bad
Arcade Fire but it's psychedelic folk? I'm absolutely here for it.
Nice stuff. The title tracks are a fun concept-album kind of thing. "Do You Realize?" is a classic too.
Interludet ja kappaleiden venytykset on imo vähän tylsiä, vaikka teema-albumiin kiistatta kuuluvatkin eivätkä kerrankaan kuulosta turhilta. Vaatii useamman kuuntelukerran, jotka olen onneksi vuosien varrella suorittanut, ja niin tästä tulee mukava kuunnella. Lempeä tarina vaikka vähän haikea (elämä on lyhyt). Olisi kiva, jos olisi vielä ainakin yksi kunnon biisi vielä.
A little more and will be 5 stars
Really liked the concept of first 4 songs. Do you realize is great. Enjoyed this album probably closer to 3.5 stars for me.
Sounds like the starting of a fight or battle or test. Very beautiful intro and great catchy song with cool lyrics. Feels like a fantasy adventure. Love the first song. When the second song starts it feels like another stage in the fight kind of. Still very interesting song but less catchy and i like it slightly less than the first. Love the bass line though. Beautiful ass outro. The third song is the most catchy and my fav. Feels very happy and a contrast from the second. The fourth song is a part 2 and brings a much more upbeat song which may be showing the fight between yoshimi and the pink robots. No lyrics though. Also a bit too long and gets slightly boring. Love the intro on the fifth song and the bass line is also great on this song. Don’t love the vocals but they’re still ok. Kinda weird song overall but is a nice equalizer to the last song. Also drags on a bit too long like the last song for a sec but the switch up to the next part of the song makes it feel less long. Could’ve been split into two parts or called a different song. Still great instrumentation. The sixth song is really cool and has some trippy effects and vocals. Great song length and builds the whole time so you don’t get bored which i really like. Perfectly fades into the seventh song. The seventh song has a really cool intro that introduces a really cool drum beat matched with a weird bass line. One of the weirdest songs i’ve heard in the way it uses instruments. Also has some of my fav vocals on the whole album. Also has a great song length and doesn’t get boring. The eighth song feels like if a beatles song was trippier and was a bit weirder. Love the vocals on this one though. The ninth song is the biggest hit on the album and is rightfully so with it being very catchy and beautiful. Also probably the most sound at once in the whole album. Great lyrical content. Definitely my favorite song too but the third song is a close second. Overall loved the album but the middle felt a bit dragged out.
futuristic i like it the music is sooooo good i feel like its good roadtrip music so calming i love it i cant describe the feeling of the album but its so calm and a little nostalgic idk my favorite song: ego tripping at the gates of hell
Never heard of them. First song sounds good.
yarrrr fight test- more like fight club. im sorry. 7 one more robot/ sympathy- i read that as one more time with sympathy which i think is funnier. 6 this one didnt stick out too much yoshimi battles the pink robots 1- lmao i was interrupted while i was listening to it and spilled water all over my room ✌️ so imma just give it a 7. also i have this sharp pain in my sternum.... its probably good. yoshimi battles the pink robots 2- this shit is kinda crazy. 7 or 8 in the morning of magicians- 8. this should play in a movie. ego tripping at the gates of hell- 7 are you a hypnotist- this kinda reminds me of um that one song by filter whats it called...... dose. flaming lips kinda sound like a nicer version of nin and filter but maybe im just delusional. 6 or 7 its summertime- i think its cute but it doesnt really stand out so 6 or 7 do you realize- <3 8 or 9 all we have is now- 5 or 6 not my favorite approaching pavonis mons by balloon- 6 or 7 favorite track- do you realize or the morning of magicians.
Not sure why but I liked it.
Love the Flaming Lips! Thoroughly enjoyed listening and look forward to more album like this, and from Flaming Lips
ive been trying to get into the flaming lips for a while now without all that much success. id rather be listening to animal collective's more experimental sound if i wanted to hear psych pop like this. do you realize is obviously incredible but outside of that the album feels inconsistent. 7/10
having never listened to them before i was not expecting them to sound like this but i enjoyed it. quite chill fave track: in the morning of the magicians
They achieve a cool sci-fi aesthetic in the first couple of tracks with the retro future sounding synths. Very dense sonically. Fight Test is a good intro but One More Robot is great, atmospheric with sad sounding melodies and a beautiful orchestral coda. The two parter title track is full of weird sounds but never really gets going. At its best in the more energetic tracks like Are You a Hypnotist?? Vocals hold the album back for me though, he gets whiny at times. Nevertheless some great soundscapes. Hard to describe, but one of those albums you just need to listen to.
Niceeee
Not the biggest Lips fan but this is a great album
Heard this one before. Cool album.
Great sound and the drumming is fantastic, I’ll have to look into the concept more (3.5/5)
gently psychedelic, dreamy and wistful
4.5
this fills a niche I’ve been looking for for a while. same density as Deathconsciousness but I don’t have to be super depressed :)
Im in love with this album
Grew on me
8/10 Yoshimi has a black belt in karate and she works for the city. your argument is irrelevant. 6-28-2024
We can't let those evil robots win .. Too right. Loved this at the time and it still connects but maybe not so much now.
I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected
Very familiar with this album, as it was on a frequent rotation for me back in my college days. "Do You Realize??" is one of my favorite indie rock tracks ever (was pleasantly surprised when it popped up in the latest GotG movie).
I have definitely seen this cover around and know that I was vaguely aware that this was supposed to be a good album. Some of it seems vaguely familiar which makes me wonder if I tried listening to it closer to when it came out. If so I am not surprised I more or less forgot about it. That makes it sound like I don't like it, which is very untrue. Just strikes me like something I wouldn't have appreciated as much in my teen years for a lot of reasons. Going in when I heard the first song I was kind of like "ugh... ok... this seems kinda overrated." It won me over very quickly though starting with the second track. Ended up enjoying the rest of it. Very dreamy and a great thing to vibe to when relaxing. I bet this would also be super to walk/sit on the beach with. Especially sunrise/sunset time. Some weak tracks in there which takes this down to a 4 instead of a 5 for me but really enjoy this album as a whole and as a concept.
Oooohhh, yoshimi. A beautiful and very weird concept album I've known for many years. Nice to see it on here.
good
The Flaming Lips more or less succeeded in providing a pseudo concept under the influence of hip hop and electronica soundscapes to express the fear and wonder of emerging technology and reiterating the frail, yet defiant, nature of humanity. It's goofy, but endearing in its charm. I enjoyed the eclectic and essentric nature of these songs which flow very well together and reward with repeated listens. Great headphones album, too.
Very very good, as the album with do you realise should be.
This album was much chiller than I expected. It's a good vibe all the way through with some interesting, experimental tracks.
I was not expecting to enjoy this at all. Opening track was great. Second track is really good. I like the vibe. This album I really fantastic. I don’t know what I was expecting, but it was not this.
wow pleseantly surprised
One thing I'm discovering through this list is my liking of concept albums. I'm no big Flaming Lips fan but Yoshimi is an album that brings on a level of joy that is unexplainable. 4/5
Evokes Pink Floyd's combo of chill and exciting, and has a great flow to the whole album.
I was first introduced to the Flaming Lips via "Do You Realize" via commercials or VH1 or both. It was a pleasant song, but a I took it (like most things ) a bit literally , and felt it was kind of soft and lovey to me in my angsty playlists of the time. Then come Rock Band later I got into Yoshimi pt1 and rediscovered the album. In the context of the full album, Realize takes a more somber feel, and all the tracks fit together a a greater dum of the parts. Some days I can listen to it and feel sad, others just at peace with the beauty. A great piece of art. Favorite track "Yoshimi part 1"
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Excellent album! Would not mind owning this on vinyl.
Enjoyable.
I remember the first few songs but thoroughly forgot about Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 2. Still a favorite album.
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Fight test Do You Realize?? 7.6/10 4/5
Pretty tight, nice melodies, not too annoying singing. Less abrasive than their early stuff. Some all time classics of course. One was Cat Steven's though. Prancin!
Bueno
Day142 - if you just listen to this album and didn’t know the name of the band or the album name it would probably rate higher. the title song is shockingly good
Pretty nice
Fight Test - 8.3/10 One More Robot / Sympathy 3000-21 - 8.4/10 Yoshimi Battles the Pink RobotsPt. 1 - 8.5/10 Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Part 2 - 7.2/10 In the Morning of the Magicians - 7.5/10 Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell - 9/10 Are You a Hypnotist?? - 9.3/10 It's Summertime - 9/10 Do You Realize?? - 8.6/10 All We Have Is Now - 8.5/10 Approaching Pavonis Mons by Balloon (Utopia Planitia) - 8.5/10 Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots - The Flaming Lips - 8.7/10
Cool concept album of this century.
I can’t believe I called myself a Neo-psych fan and never listened to Yoshimi. This is wonderful!
Very good album, didn’t know the artist
Mesmerizingly quirky and engaging.
SO vibey, felt like i was living in a dream
Was interesting. Maybe not always something I'd regularly listen to, but was good. I'd heard part 1, but part 2 was cooler
This was completely new to me and am happy i got to listen to this i really liked it!
My former flatmate was a huge Flaming Lips fan, and this album brings back hazy memories of a magic-mushroom-powered summer of 2003. Of course, two reviews down I said how much I hated music of this era, but this gets a pass for its psychedelic highs and melancholic lows.
I recently saw the Flaming Lips live for the first time and they performed this album in full. Giant pink robots, tons of confetti, and an exuberant performance by the band. The album has a quirkiness to it for sure, but also a poignant timelessness. It has become even more relevant as we move into the world of AI. Will the robots take over? What place does human emotion have in this world? What does it all mean? Put that all over a psychedelic folk electronic pop album, it just sounds right. One of the top 10 albums of the oughties.
Fantastic and fun!
good album, very different, good tracks
Actually played this one for the kids the other day. I feel like this is the quintessential Flaming Lips album. I'm not a huge FL guy tbh, but I always appreciate their music when it is on. This album in particular has a great flow to it and the classics Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robot, Pt 1 and Do You Realize. All around solid stuff. Low 4 in my book.
The pink robots are attacking! Great album. Evelyn shut my door and told me to turn it down during Yoshimi Battles Pt 2. Love fight test and do you realize. Sick seeing these weirdos live as well. I haven't listed to the full album for a while but have jammed to some of these songs recently. 4.5 stars for me
Very cool trippy album which was great to listen to while cutting the grass. I was between a 3 and a 4 the whole time, but the closing song was really good so getting the bump
This album sounds like a sunny walk through the park after a successful first date. Or sitting out by the lake just staring out into the distance with a cold beer sitting next to you. Tremendous stuff!
What a vibe! 4/5
Love the morning of the magicians, do you realize, are you a hypnotist.
Josiah - 4 Elen - 4
The flaming lips. While the album was playing, I read their bio. What a strange band . They released a limited albums on Flash drives in a 7 pound gummy bear, skull and gummy human fetus, fucking weird. These guys are really weird. Anyway, I enjoyed the album I liked, flight test, yoshimi Part1and Do realize . This album is a keeper
almost 5*
I knew part one of the title track, liked it. Part 2 rocks. The loud percussion throughout is good.
Surprisingly good - I was expecting something pretentious and artsy but it's a lot more honest than I expected.
Good accustics. Great background record.
Starts strong and falls off a bit, but really enjoyable soft rock jaunt
Discazo mal. El primer tema no me gusta, pero no es así el álbum.
Pazzissimo, mi è piaciuto molto :)
Good
Solid album - a bit sad but good
I’m giving this 4 stars on the strength of Yoshimi part 1 and Do You Realize. The rest of the album is more like 3 - 3.5 stars.
I really like this - it's a descendent of prog really (which explains why Rolfe doesn't like it!), that blurring of the lines between guitar-driven music and more psychedelic stuff. Have heard the album a few times before (and Do You Realise loads more), but not for a really long time. Definitely adding this to my rotation, a good reminder of an album that I'd mostly forgotten, 4/5.
Another one I slept on
unlike anything that I have listened to thus far. enjoyed the dream pop vibe and their fantastical lyrics. Long instrumental departures were usually fun as well. I can easily see their influence on bands like M83 and Beach House. favorite track was Are You a Hypnotist?? 4/5
Yoshimi battles the pink robots pt. 1 & Do you realize??
Interesting.
interesting but enjoyable too
I have always loved the title track for this album. Surprisingly, this is the first time I've investigated the remainder of the album. Totally enjoyable and I'm likely to be back.
Some lovely songs and a few head scratchers But overall, great album.
One time I saw the flaming lips live and Wayne Coyne had a fake baby. True story
I have some friends who go see The Flaming Lips whenever they’re playing within a drivable distance. I never really understood that devotion, but I have to say, I really enjoyed this album. It had a much more modern feel than I expected from a band that’s been around for so long. Maybe now I’ll try to catch them live too.
Bastante gustoso. Psicodelia y algún sonido electro
**Album Review: Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips** *Introduction:* Released in 2002, "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots" is a landmark album by The Flaming Lips, known for its imaginative lyrics, experimental soundscapes, and thematic depth. In this review, I'll delve into various aspects of the album including its lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, while highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. *Lyrics:* The lyrics of "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots" are a blend of whimsical storytelling and existential contemplation. Wayne Coyne's lyrical style combines vivid imagery with introspective themes, creating a surreal yet relatable narrative. Tracks like "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots, Pt. 1" and "Do You Realize??" explore themes of mortality, love, and the human experience with poignant simplicity. The album's narrative arc, revolving around the titular character Yoshimi and her battle against the metaphorical pink robots, serves as a metaphor for life's struggles and triumphs. However, some may find the lyrics overly abstract or cryptic, detracting from their accessibility. *Music:* Musically, "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots" is a sonic journey filled with lush instrumentation and experimental flourishes. The Flaming Lips blend elements of psychedelic rock, electronic, and indie pop to create a distinctive sound that's both nostalgic and futuristic. Songs like "Fight Test" and "Are You A Hypnotist??" showcase the band's knack for catchy melodies and unconventional song structures, while tracks like "Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell" and "It's Summertime" experiment with sonic textures and atmospheric production. The album's use of synthesizers, drum machines, and unconventional instruments adds depth to its sonic palette, creating a rich and immersive listening experience. *Production:* The production on "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots" is top-notch, thanks to the collaboration between The Flaming Lips and producer Dave Fridmann. Fridmann's expertise in creating expansive, otherworldly soundscapes complements the band's vision, resulting in an album that's both sonically adventurous and meticulously crafted. From the ethereal ambience of "In the Morning of the Magicians" to the pulsating energy of "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots, Pt. 2," each track is expertly mixed and layered, creating a sense of sonic depth and complexity. *Themes:* Thematically, "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots" explores a wide range of topics including love, mortality, identity, and the human condition. The album's central theme of battling inner demons and overcoming adversity is conveyed through the metaphor of Yoshimi's struggle against the pink robots. Songs like "Fight Test" and "One More Robot/Sympathy 3000-21" delve into the complexities of human relationships and the quest for connection in a digital age, while tracks like "Do You Realize??" and "All We Have Is Now" emphasize the importance of living in the present moment and cherishing life's fleeting beauty. Overall, the album's themes are universal yet deeply personal, resonating with listeners on a profound emotional level. *Influence:* "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots" has had a significant influence on contemporary music, inspiring countless artists with its innovative approach to songwriting and production. The album's blend of psychedelic rock, electronic, and indie pop has paved the way for a new generation of experimental musicians, while its introspective lyrics and existential themes have resonated with listeners across the globe. Additionally, the album's critical and commercial success helped elevate The Flaming Lips to iconic status within the indie music scene, solidifying their reputation as one of the most inventive and visionary bands of their generation. *Pros:* 1. Imaginative lyrics that blend vivid imagery with existential themes. 2. Inventive musical arrangements that combine psychedelic rock, electronic, and indie pop. 3. Meticulously crafted production that creates a rich and immersive listening experience. 4. Universally resonant themes of love, mortality, and the human condition. 5. Significant influence on contemporary music and indie rock. *Cons:* 1. Some may find the lyrics overly abstract or cryptic, detracting from their accessibility. 2. Experimental nature of the music may not appeal to all listeners. 3. Certain tracks may feel disjointed or meandering due to their unconventional song structures. 4. Limited thematic depth in comparison to other concept albums. 5. High expectations set by the album's iconic status may overshadow its flaws for some listeners. *Conclusion:* In conclusion, "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots" is a masterful album that transcends genre boundaries and captivates listeners with its imaginative lyrics, innovative music, and profound themes. While it may not be without its flaws, its impact and influence on contemporary music cannot be overstated. Through its exploration of love, mortality, and the human condition, the album invites listeners on a transformative journey that's both deeply personal and universally resonant. As such, it stands as a testament to The Flaming Lips' creative vision and enduring legacy in the world of indie rock.
I am not sure I have ever listened to the Flaming Lips before and TBH they don't sound like what I was expecting. All the sounds effects are interesting. I do like it.
Great album, always between this and soft bulletin what is FLs best album, I really can’t choose, so they both deserve a 4/5.
Really enjoyable indie record definitely the kind of record that takes you to a different place! Lots going on I definitely feel like I need to give it another spin to fully “get it”. Love the cover art too makes reminds me of anime and 50’s b movies. Without researching I definitely feel like there is an overarching concept but would need to listen again to be sure! I love the creativity with lots of crazy delays and synths throughout the album held together by a great drum sound. The vocals might turn some people off but i didn’t mind them they vary from being very intimate/delicate to wide/ethereal. Song wise the back half of the album is where it’s at for me I especially loved the bass synth and drum delay effects in its summertime and the anthemic feel to do you realise?? Some serious songwriting chops on display there! I feel like overall the length is great and no track overstays it’s welcome! Will definitely give this another full listen in the future (in fact I’m already listening to a few tunes off of it while writing this haha) My highlight: Do you realize??
Never heard of this band. Album was interresting, not great but alright.
Loved the vibe - was nice to listen to when cleaning. Loved the guy's voicee and their style.
Opener is a banger. Yes it's a rip off of Cat Stevens, but it sounds great. If you want to write a good song, copy a great song.
While it doesn’t reach the emotional heights of The Soft Bulletin,
Loved this. Feel like I need to sit with this album and listen again to really take it in. But very melodic, beautiful album. Can't believe it's taken this long to check out this band!
Very enjoyable album loved the themes of the robot battles cause lore is cool Yoshimi Battles the Pink robots part 1: Amazing hook and catchy chorus Do You Realize?: Had me at lunch in my car in deep contemplation Approaching Pavonis Mons by Balloon: Another cool song that I remember saying at the end I liked this one Overall thoroughly enjoyed even tho Ryan equated the robot noises to South Park shit sounds
I don’t love Coyne’s vocals, but every single song on this album is mood inducing to the point that you stop noticing these dudes are really fucking weird.
I liked it - 8/10
8/10 - Great music with a wide array of styles. In the morning of magicians and fight test go extremely hard and Yoshimi battles the pink robots part 1 is great.
I thought it was solid. It was musically interesting but I did get a bit bored when I was listening without doing anything else 7,5/10
This was actually rather good, not perfect, but not half bad at all. I went right off the first track when I realised where the melody was borrowed from, but the rest was pretty decent. Maybe the vocals got a little annoying, but only slightly.
lekker spacey deze vind ik wel leuk
Freaking banger. I’m watching attack on titan as I listen to this, thematically very matching, isn’t it?
Great album that really feels like an album- not just a random collection of songs. The way the electronic elements are mixed in with the acoustic really does give it an other-worldly feeling. I love how they make the bass lines so melodic. I could listen to this 20 times in a row and hear something new each time- and never tire of the title track. A really unique and creative work that, delightfully, doesn’t take itself too seriously. 4.4
Really nice album with creative chaos!!
I appreciate the mixing with orchestra accompaniment and electronic music. They overlapped in a way that was very satisfying. I have heard a lot of individual Flaming Lips songs, and they have a pretty unique sound. I wonder if OK GO would cite them as an inspiration. This album does a good job of exemplifying what an album can be when you consider each song as a part OF an album and the whole becomes better than the sum of its parts. The transition from "All We Have Is Now” to the outro was very dynamic and, although it’s hard to explain why, is the perfect example of what I mean. Each song was a funky little beat on its own though. I also am a sucker for songs that have uncommon themes. Paul McCartney might want to fill the world with silly love songs, but sometimes I just want to hear a ballad about some dude’s waifu who fights evil, man-eating, pink robots.
I dug this album. The instrumentals were gripping and cool; I never felt bored at all while listening. The vocals were fine, although at some parts maybe slightly annoying? A solid 4 stars. I would listen to this album again.
Over 3.5 great album
Super cool soundscape, feels like I’m tripping half the time
Usually SciFi concept albums are done in by contrived plots, bad lyrics and tunes that often sound like amelodic drones. Not so this album. Flaming Lips has come up with a great set of songs that are tuneful and rhythmic. The signature FL sound I first heard on “Vaseline” is still there. An enjoyable listen. Well done.
Traveling some nice spaces
Actually liked this a fair bit. There’s so much playful production and lots of weird fun sounds to occupy the songs, each of which are pretty and whimsical. Maybe it borders on twee or a bit self-important overall. I’m not too sure, and there definitely is something off-putting about the project which drops some points for me. I can’t really place my finger on it though, and after a second listen the songs have grown on me even more, so I can’t justify giving this album a worse score. Three and a half. Fave track: Approaching Pavonis Mons by Balloon (Utopia Platinia)
An absurd psychedelic, electronic album full of superbly crafted soundscapes and whimsical vocal melodies. Well worth a good listen or 10
Ein wenig experimentell, aber ein schönes Album.
Before listening: I think I know 1 or 2 songs from this album so it'll be nice to hear the rest of it. After listening: That was really good! More dreamy and trippy sounding than I thought it would be for a lot of the songs. And nice to revisit Yoshimi Part 1 and Do You Realize
Years ago, Chuck Klosterman wrote a fantastic essay about bands that are neither overrated nor underrated, but are rated exactly as they should be. The Flaming Lips fit squarely into this category. This album is very good. Virtually everyone regards it as being very good. That's it.
Love every bit of this album
This was fun!
Liked this one, somewhat loose but pretty sunny feeling to it.
It's 2002, I've left school to work and I feel like I am becoming increasingly disconnected with popular music & culture. Everything feels like a glitzy pop-punk, nu metal, butt rock nightmare that I can't wake up from. Being disconnected from people my own age (because I work exclusively with people much older than me) has me retreating into a nostalgia that isn't mine, listening to bands that came before me, and while some of it is enjoyable, I am experiencing a weird sense of guilt about not feeling capable of connecting with new things. A strange, empty feeling. I give my computer several viruses downloading Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots from Limewire because "'She Don't Use Jelly' was a lot of fun, so why not". I am immediately taken in by the glitchy, warbling strangeness of it all when suddenly, a few tracks later, I am crying harder than I've ever cried, listening to "Do You Realize??", thinking about every dog and cat and friend and loved one I've ever had the good fortune to spend time on this sad planet with. And it still happens... Every. Single. Time. Two decades later. That'll do, Lips. That'll do.
das insgeheim vermisste puzzlestück zwischen built to spill und tame impala. enjoyed it very much!
I listened to it couple times I enjoyed this one
Live-album, hat mir sehr gut gefallen
ЗЕ ТЕСТ БЕГИНЗ... НАУ! Во-первых, просто супэр обложка. Сиквел к ультра альбому, потрясная история названия и вообще концепция, вот это вот всё. Очень хороший альбом. Лучшая песня - Fight Test.
<3 Yoshimi 78/100
Yeah! First Flaming Lips LP I heard, and probably my favourite.
Really great vibey album. One of the best I’ve listened to in a long time. I wish it was a bit more experimental but I really can’t complain. It was a perfect match for the day I had yesterday and the whole album is now saved in my library.
Track 1 is good. It has an odd vibe but I enjoy it. Great intro to the album. Track 2 is very mellow and I like it. Ending of track 2 is incredible. Guitar and drums on track 3 opening are very good. Track 3 might be my favorite track so far. Don't like track 4 as much. I understand its thematic role in the album as it is the battle taking place, but there is a loud shrieking noise that takes away from my enjoyment of the track. Track 5 is much better and feels like the fallout of the battle in track 4. "What is love and what is hate?" is a line repeated several times and I like the philosophical questions of this song. Up there as one of my favorites from the album for sure. I like track 6. It sound good. Not much to say about it. The different instruments come together very nicely to make the song very sonically appealing. Track 7 instrumental feels very spacey with the small plucks of the guitar. The ending of track 7 has a massive sonic climax that is very satisfying to listen to. The track feels like a slow burn type track with a gradual build-up to the ending. Track 8 has a very good vibe to it sonically. I really enjoy this track and the strings and bird noises make this sonically pleasing. Track 9 is very good. The instrumental is simple yet engaging. I want to give this track another listen with a focus on lyrics and their meaning because the lyrics are very interesting. The melody and vocal effects in track 10 are very unique and interesting to listen to. As a whole, I like this track. While it is good, I don't see it as a high point of the album. The drums on track 11 are very good and are the high point of the intro to the track. This is a purely instrumental track and it is very good. The horns are very fun to listen to. The change at 2:19 is well done. Great closer to the album. As a whole, this album is fantastic. The instrumentals were incredible. I want to give the album another listen while focusing on the lyrics because the parts I comprehended were extremely interesting.
Really dreamy, flowed nicely as a cohesive album instead of a list of songs if that makes any sense. Do you realize is always pretty
Damn near 5 stars. 2nd best FL album. So good.
S fangt schomol richtig starch ah mit fight test. Gfallt mer bisher s album. Ich han jetzt nid so ganz uf de meta Ebene gschnallt uf was es gaht? If those evil robots win, I know she can beat them? Was söll da bitte heisse...? Probably chame da mega viel dri interpretiere aber für da hani kei ziit welli e Reihe albums muess ufhole. Yoshimi battles pt 2?? What?? Ich frag mich was die graucht hend. Die rein musikalische Lieder gfalle mer irgendwie weniger. Generell gfallt es mer biz meh wie da vom Vortrag wells chlige meh action het aber au nid ganz gnueg damits es 5 bechunt also 4.3/5
han tüfi erwartige gha aber han sehr spass gha am album mengisch chli chinderliedertime, mengisch weirdi synthis oder so und megaa es summerfeeling, so richtig friedlich ICH WETT SUMMER ICH GHÖR IH JEDEM SCHEISSALBUM SUMMERFEELINGS
I had quite a good time.
This album is good. There’s a lot of songs I was somewhat familiar with, but most of it was new. I absolutely love the title track (both parts) and how the overall album flows together to make one ridiculous concept. 4.3/5 Fav: “Fight Test”, “Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots, Pts 1 & 2”, “Are You A Hypnotist??”, “Do You Realize??” Least Fav: “In The Morning of The Magicians”
Late to this one
Really interesting album. I can't quite tell if there is one consistent story on first listen, but it certainly seems that way, and the inclusion of Pink Robots pt1&2 seems to hint at it being one thing. As for sounds, I was never bored throughout the album, all the songs kept me entranced. The genre is interesting and brings me back to a few older bands like Sky or Jean-Michel Jarre
Love it
Quite enjoyed that
Its a warbly album that's reminiscent of bands like Pink Floyd Primus and Neutral Milk Hotel. I was pleasantly surprised about how pleasant this album sounded. I give this album a 7.5/10
Not quite as good as the soft bulletin, but still very good.
4/5. I like the beats
7/10
Best een leuk album, denk dat het ook nog wel beter wordt als je hem vaker luistert. Ik snap ook best waarom ik hem zo vaak in de vinyl sub voorbij zie komen. Voor nu 4 sterren.
Only think I knew about the Flaming Lips before today was "She Don't Use Jelly." Didn't know what to expect but largely enjoyed this album. It's accessible alternative/electronica. I'll keep in in my rotation for sure.
Nice and psychadelicy, but not really a lot of surprises. A good record to smoke doobies to
this was kinda funky and weird, good to listen to while working
Fun album