The Flaming Lips: American Head

[@RickMiller33]

How rare it is to have a connected album from start to finish these days - when albums were your friends and you'd spend the night on the floor with them, the vinyl, and a sleeve of liner notes.

[@HALO4246]

still is

[@benmoore701]

One of the last real rock bands blood

[@tennesseejermyn7705]

nonagon infinity

[@robertbud8084]

You guys need t2 get a job

[@donnahume631]

I really, really miss that feeling. Thanks for saying what was in my heart but I couldn't quite describe. I know the comment is 9 months old as of this post, but that's fine. :)

[@MrJambug]

3 years on and I'm still endlessly playing this Album. How these guys make pain, loss and death sound so so beautiful is simply amazing. Not just my favourite Lips album but one of my favourite albums of all time, and I am lucky enough to of started my musical journey with the beetles. A magical, beautiful album

[@wilbalright3664]

👬👨🏿‍🤝‍👨🏼I agree wholeheartedly. It's just what I need to hear right now. I get some feeling what you felt and now that you wrote this.👨🏿‍🤝‍👨🏼👬

[@joemetzger1687]

That's so interesting to hear and makes me want to listen to it more closely. I love the Flaming Lips but don't hold this album in as high regard as you do. Could be just a difference of opinion but I'm curious to see if I can hear what you're hearing

[@MrJambug]

@@joemetzger1687 So pleased I have prompted you to have another listen with a different ear. If it still sounds the same, no harm done, but I really hope you find the love I have for this beautiful album. All the best.

[@almosthelpless9374]

This album reminds me why I fell in love with The Flaming Lips in the first place when I first heard The Soft Bulletin. The combination of sadness and euphoria communicated through psychedelic rock is something they do incredibly well. This late in the band's career, this is one of their best albums.

[@androoq1]

well said!!!

[@kathyjuneart]

Eternal 💋🔥

[@OrdoCorvus]

This is most succinct and saturated definition of the Flaming Lips to date. Well done.

[@francisholsclaw996]

@@OrdoCorvus' oh my gawd ' or 'priest driven ambulance" ' .... are to Me the purest definition of The Flamjng Lips

[@jamesdelaney5810]

This album stands up to the classics of any era...and despite the sonic references to the past...the retrospection... and sense of social distance of the band and audience in their own bubbles is the perfect image of contemporary pandemic humanity.

[@powerplantplanetuniverse5945]

Sigh. An adorable album. What a bunch of songwriters, romantics and evergreen cotton brainers! I looove it! Beatlesque and very psychedelic, beautiful melodies all over. I thought AIR were the first with this retro style...but the flaming lips are, in reality, as it seems! Were a nice band and still are. Sounds as George Harrison played the gutitar, wow! How can someone dislike...its great! 😂😉🤩😎✊🤷‍♂️💁‍♂️🙆‍♂️

[@powerplantplanetuniverse5945]

Okay. AIR did some similar works, but in fact they were first. The flaming lips did this not long ago...😂😂😂

[@wompratadvocate7245]

One of their better albums. Feels like a story from start to finish, it has bangers on it, and surprisingly the song about Dinosaurs is one of my favorites off it lol.

[@pilotmemes]

Truly is a concept album fully enveloping one soul's journey through this all encompassing chaotic paradise

[@eternaldoorman5228]

I never thought I'd be so sad about the dinosaurs!

[@blueguy3451]

@@eternaldoorman5228 apparently we are too late, little guys are all alone as well.

[@slow-mo_moonbuggy]

That is a good song. I remember when I used to be dinosaurs really existed.

[@beezig]

The Flaming Lips are such a special band, their music gets right into your soul, American Head, best Album since Yoshimi.

[@ericblowtorch]

Those soaring melodies!!

[@threestringsomg]

Oczy Mlody gets me everytime....perhaps slightly overlooked. I rate that up there with Yoshimi. This one's getting close too for sure.

[@mattfarraye7121]

Best since Embryonic

[@thyjuliette]

👍🎶

[@behroozshahdaftar4209]

I first learned about Flaming Lips when I saw them open up for Lush, spring '92, at the Palace in L.A. I was right in front of Wayne, and I remember that he used a toy lazer gun as an instrument, and that a lot of the songs were fun and catchy, but they didn't really cling on to me. And I wasn't exactly a fan of that tangerine song. However, about 12 years ago, I went recording shopping with a new friend. He agreed to buy Felt if I bought Soft Bulletin, and I have been impressed by Flaming Lips ever since. I think they are ridiculously talented; just their cover of the first Stone Roses album is jaw-droppingly impressive. But all the records that they have been releasing on Bella Union are breathtaking creative, not just because of their musicianship, but that after so many years of recording music, Flaming Lips does not seem to run out of ideas. They do not repeat themselves, or rely on comfortable musical crutches. They innovate and innovate and innovate. Flaming Lips has my respect and admiration and much more.

[@DanielAdams-uk5eu]

Lush is a really good band.

[@ericwarncke]

Discovered this by accident. The marketing for this album is criminal. I had no idea it even existed. Didn't see it anywhere. It's a shame the promotion is just not happening because this is beautiful. It reminds me of that Post-Yoshimi era that I need in my life. I love you guys. I saw you in concern in Raleigh, NC a couple years ago. I still have the sweater.

[@drorwaserman346]

almost almost with par with Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi this album is overlooked in my opinion mainly because it came out during the pandemic.

[@RollerVol]

they don't care if you like it or not...😊

[@annowen1689]

Your comment was 2 years late and mine is 2 years later from that! How am I JUST now finding this?! I’m in tears. Just starting this album and wondering if maybe it’s just because now is the time I need it. Anyway…take care and listen again! Hope to see all of you that commented and liked this video at a live show with Wayne coming in a bubble from the sky. Do you realize…?

[@D79offshore]

@@annowen1689 Same Same..

[@pilotmemes]

This is the BEST album to come out of the ashes of 2020, period

[@jeffk1212]

Well.....huh....ummmm.....I mean....frickin epic....what a musical experience....just simply amazing

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

An immense and immersive journey.

[@nicholasdupont9097]

just saw these guys last week in london. one of the best shows I've ever seen. stunning.

[@Pencil0fDoom]

not sure Ill ever play this again because I want to let the one experience of listening to it be a unique moment in my life. A non-fungible moment.

[@michaelmcmanus108]

No Listen to it again It's magic

[@PatrickWallace-mx4kl]

I get it your looking for the sublime moment look at the pale blue dot now FUBAR

[@karearmendariz2508]

Wow! The music gives me a feeling I can’t even describe!! Grew up listening to the Flaming Lips & now in my thirties I get to raise my kids listening to this amazing music! Can’t wait to see you guys play live again in a few months! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mergingmarky8274]

Can so tire of these guys nowadays but Dig-dug A.H. but Already Ready for a new Flips album..but hasn't been 2 years yet 😉 Droozdd..Come back Ronnie

[@Strik9]

What a great powerhouse treasure of talent. This band never got the recognition they deserved .

[@netto-music]

Man, it's crazy to see The Flaming Lips make a visual album. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@wearealljustclowns]

Best music for my worst life always. Since the 90s. Thank you. I need it so bad.

[@nishbrown]

Steven, myspace isn't a thing anymore, but your still my hero and still my friend. Love you always.

[@OrdoCorvus]

The free Flaming Lips show on the riverfront in downtown Portland was hands down the best show I’ve ever been to. This album rekindled that feeling again. A close friend is moving to Norman, Oklahoma and I’m kinda jealous he’ll be in the vicinity of The Womb.

[@arickmccance3972]

At War With The Mystics was my 1st exposure To TFL. Accidental Discovery. Loved it but I have many Musical Rabbit Holes. Tame Impala and KGLW brought me back . An Awesome Journey continues 🛸

[@snazzymcsuperfly]

Nice KGLW connection. Spread the word

[@martynhaswell7104]

Everything the Flaming Lips touch turns to gold. They are a force of nature that science cannot explain.🎉

[@castlecrasher6924]

I love how unique all there albums are.

[@glyn5385]

this albums such a trip, i cant wait to see you all in Liverpool 2022 x

[@MegaCirse]

Perfect songs to read the subjective forms of the clouds and to follow with a tender eye the grooves of the stems of the trees; appreciate the complex writing of the nested branches, taste the colors of the decomposition of light into water droplets in a garden, and strongly feel the wet soil of ancestral forest to perceive the traces of animals from deep past 🍍🌴

[@blingding6454]

Listening to flaming lips songs since 1993 rediscovered them e just this year by KZbin and live footage.. U am rarely aI dreamer but i just would love to be able to go to US concert this year and acknowledge the sheer divine Madness that they are... Will have to win the lottery... Or you guys come to Berlin!! The city needs you!!

[@-hastatus-]

my heart is melting it's so beautiful

[@aaronmumbles3202]

I have been fucking feeling this album lately. I kept putting off listening but I finally sat down and absorbed. I'm impressed. Instant classic

[@GaryM67-71]

They're back with wonderful melodies and lyrics and vocals and instruments. Hurrah.

[@jerrycrow66]

Love this; one of the Best Lips Albums Ever!🤗

[@DeathMetalheadish]

What a great video to go along with this album. Flaming Lips’ best in years.

[@rosewhite71]

Happy belated birthday, Wayne! All things beautiful to you and to all flaming lips in 2022 🤍🔥🦄⚡

[@andrewparry5882]

This album is a masterpiece. Nuff said.

[@kimm.5514]

OMG, soooo ethereal and dreamy and they still keep blowin mah mind after all these years!

[@barbaravillarreallopez3716]

I love you for ever...I yet had only 2 wonderfull parties with you in Hamburg and Cologne...love everything about you....thanx for everything! Bless you, Barbie López

[@CookbookAdventures]

This whole thing is amazing. Such a good idea. A visual album. I don't know why more bands don't do this.

[@JukeBlue]

Very thankful these boys consistently produce such wonderful works of art.

[@lisalu664]

100% !!!

[@dhsusf]

I just started listening to this album this past week, you win Flaming Lips A.I. the timing is perfect for this release.

[@ablastfromyourpast9112]

Another GREAT CD From The Flaming Lips Can't Wait For The CD 10 / 12 / 21

[@Kampy_]

This is my favorite album of all-time, by any band, in any era. Long live the Flaming Lips. 💚🤟

[@benjmeamoIII]

Oh God. Thank you for your music, Flaming Lips. You all rock!

[@voggvogg]

Absolutely BRILLIANT, both the music and the images. [One quibble is that it is unfortunate that some of the more serious songs on the album are paired with footage of zonked hipsters doing celebratory dancing in bubbles; it would arguably be more appropriate to see more footage of the band performing, and maybe more psychedelic/surreal/abstract imagery, with the audience deemphasized.] Anyway: THANK YOU, FLAMING LIPS: you've given us something here we can never repay, a powerful musical statement to help us process our grief and grapple with the wide spectrum of the mystery of our short, fragile lives.

[@dirtperson4221slash2]

The Flaming lips work feels more like a modern version of a symphonic composition than just another album. Maybe just me. What I'm trying to say is this is masterful work and spreads my ear table with bountiful joy. Good stuff. Ps I really want to let him out of the bubble but I'm not sure if that is what he wants

[@bogdoot]

I was just planning a small project to piece together the previously released videos to the full album length, now it’s already done for me! Thanks so much for this!!

[@pilotmemes]

You could still do it for their older discography

[@bogdoot]

@@pilotmemes good point! Maybe I’ll start with Oczy

[@pilotmemes]

@@bogdoot that album was awesome too, best of luck with your project

[@SerendipityFae]

Just beautiful - can't wait to hear these live when TFL return to the UK

[@RedBotSTL]

Drozd at the end of Will You Return fucking kills me...

[@thales5686]

I love The Flaming Lips ♡♡♡ Thank you for this special visual album.

[@jessebarrett5304]

Loved your show in Tallahassee. One of the best concerts I've ever been to.

[@Aaronius_Maximus]

God I love this band so much..

[@skeletonkey6]

This was really a cool visual complement to the American Head album!!

[@dls3939]

Ive really grown to love this band over the years.

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

This is great. It’s a good sign, actually. ☮️

[@kurtsmetana1592]

Wow - this is absolutely incredible 😢

[@jerrycrow66]

Yes! Weeks later this for me is the best Lips Album , so far...... no need to surpass it! 🤫

[@joesoucy3952]

flowers of Neptune 6 is a modern day SEASONS OF THE SUN

[@voidnetwork]

Thank you for keeping psychedelic counter culture alive. MAKE U.S.ACID GREAT AGAIN!

[@panchoverde5078]

Eat mushrooms, not acid you dolt.

[@spacedebris566]

CIA

[@netto-music]

I'll always love you! COME TO BRAZIL.

[@tofubaba1315]

In their top 5, I think. A remarkable achievement.

[@TrippedGian1]

Kacey's vocals throughout 😍🎶💖

[@visisydandthevoid]

My absolute favorite band 💓 I still hope one day they'll be able to get Ronald Jones back to play on one song or Album.

[@robertbud8084]

Every one of his songs are a story

[@alem4699]

the best song in the best band

[@DaveShichmanMusic]

Love this album!!!!!!!!!!! What a band!!!!!

[@scottorme6032]

This band 😍 still rules

[@TheLordcasio]

Good werk Jorge Zalzburry. Tis purdy. Muzak is also purdy.

[@dirkbag22]

I'm at work, I need another coffee, and I hated to pause this. Damn fine album.

[@livingcolorinc]

This album is a masterpiece! ❤

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

Difficult to compare the coloring of his voice to other male singers. Definitley blessed. It's nice that he's been able to sustain that timbre from when they were young and just starting out. Probably not smoker. They say he (the singer) is a great drummer, too.

[@JFairbanks69]

Your music inspires me Wayne…Ogden loves the Flaming Lips!

[@egosniff]

this is my last name and I can confirm Ogden does indeed love these Fearless Freaks

[@xya-j9v]

i feel that Good Americans'generosity.!! Thankyou.!! TueM.

[@thehowlingterror]

Marvellous.

[@JayStansfield]

You guys fill my heart with inspiration every time I listen or think about you. This song is classic lips to me and I love it. I hope we get to meet or work on a song together or play together one day.

[@lebasigj]

Una musica que toca el alma cuando la escuchas, adorable y unica que te llena de paz .

[@butterflygarden9098]

Heard of these guys, had no idea what they sounded like. Great stuff! 😊 Got onto them from James Blunt’s “Can’t Hear the Music” ref to Yoshimi.

[@stinkymadamholly]

I've cried all the tears I had today guys.....

[@analiaaulet4558]

You're great!!! Come to Argentina. 💚

[@silverantler9072]

Excellent!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌋 and the symbolism is superb

[@itetam9511]

Argentina los necesita vengan pronto

[@thetunapeckerblues]

The cool, the crazy, the fabulous...

[@joelhinerichsen9495]

sheer fucking brilliance..I love u all

[@angelicag2244]

🌕☀❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤍love you guys you're a huge magic gift for all of us

[@alexmuster5619]

Forget James Dean, James Delaney is THE MAN!

[@raoulandthedukes]

So cool to see this! Love this album so much! \m/

[@netto-music]

FLAMING LIPS, EU TE AMO!!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜❤🧡💛💚💙💜❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@josephshaw6999]

America's best band.

[@MudtoyTT]

A masterpiece!

[@cookie4wookiee]

Sounds amazing

[@gunther2927]

Amazing ,fantastic ,beautiful ,this is it thank you very much .

[@gunther2927]

The complete album is a master piece ,I like all the songs ,god en the police I would say stands for me ,but it's just genial ,keep on this Trac flaming lips its just music what humans need to be united.

[@unclehertz]

Wooow!!! The album i was waiting for.

[@veganita]

Masterpiece. Thank you.

[@zouchmusic]

I've been a fan since Transmissions and bought this when it came out. Listened twice but couldn't get through the whole album either time as it sounded like one song going forever. It's interesting that people like it generally.

[@zouchmusic]

Just flicking through the tracks here, it is all very samey and quite boring, so I won't be trying it again.

[@lionelbeaulaton7610]

top!!!!

[@facumaidana]

Hello fellows! I love u! from Argentina

[@gescinj]

That beautiful voice!!

[@stefandomagalski3722]

Can y'all please add Ziereka to Spotify please? I know.... I know...., but I used to just listen to any one of the 4 disks by themselves and it was still amazing. Considering that cd technology is a thing of the past just give us the music online! Please and thank you. Been a fan since Transmissions

[@allenclark4235]

Damn.. it's crazy how long ago it was now that i think about it... But at one point I was lucky enough to have 3 roommates who had their own cd players and a pirated copy of all 4 disks. We only did it once though. I'd love to experience it again.

[@deancurtis]

That’s the real experience, playing it on 4 separate systems, with their somewhat off synchronization. It’s amazing and difficult to get people together to make it happen. I was only able to use my discs all together twice maybe?

[@scottbuist1214]

I wonder if Wayne Coyne and Toecutter (the Mad Max villian) were separated at birth?

[@TeddyLeppard]

Sounds like some of their best work since 'Yoshimi'.

[@landowalker5479]

Flaming Lips? More like Silver Foxes - hubba hubba!

[@JasonSpanhur]

I wish you guys would make another rock album. I like the wierd slow stuff but not many people make trippy rock anymore.