“Weird” is a word typically dropped in any sentence mentioning them, but how that’s expressed is what’s interesting: quirky alt-rock, sinister psych-punk, haunting synth ballads, inspirational orchestral anthems. The point is that the Flaming Lips are unpredictable. Oczy Mlody it turns out, is surprising in how closely it sticks to the recent eerie Pink Floyd-inspired sci-fi soundtrack playbook, though more heart-wrenchingly emotional. Between all these official albums and crazy collaborations, talk of any new Flaming Lips release always poses one question: What phase will they be in with this record? It’s hard to think of a band that has redefined itself as much over its four-decade long career as the Flaming Lips. This doesn’t include EPs, collaborations and compilations, which are aplenty in the Lips world. 13, the Flaming Lips released Oczy Mlody, the group’s 16th official album.
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