Yet, those who are open-minded and patient, there comes an elaborate soundscape during the latter portion of “Galaxy I Sink,” complete with a cinematic orchestra fit for a galactic battle with robots. However, Oczy Mlody substitutes perceivable drums and guitar for programmed beats and bass wobbles, which could puzzle some listeners. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a good electronically-oriented album since plenty have made a successful career leap from the two genres. Not to deter any listener from spinning the record, Oczy Mlody feels like The Flaming Lips most synthetic release yet. While there are high points, to many, it may come across as uninviting and downright slow. Opening with the title-track, going into “How” before “Sunrise (Eyes of the Young),” much of the first half of the album takes its time to unfold flat. With minimal plot points and cold, far-off instrumentation that seems almost involuntary, it is almost ironic how inorganic an album about hallucinogens can feel. However, the album as a whole seems as distant as ever from the artist to the listener. This in mind, The Flaming Lips have never shied away from the abstract, and their new effort is no exception.īreaking it down, Oczy Mlody is a Polish phrase that translates to “eyes of the young.” Through the story of the titular drug and its subsequent journey through others in the quasi-Rock Opera, The Flaming Lips attempt to convey a warm, friendly appeal as per their usual gimmick. In fact, the album is not unlike the Flaming Lips’ recent 23-track soundcloud collaboration with Cyrus. On this album, it seems as if featured Artist Miley Cyrus has recaptured Coyne’s seemingly deflated spirit, adding additional whimsy along the way. Their first album of original material in four years, if The Terror was a vessel of loss, doom, and apocalypse, Oczy Mlody is the initial rebirth and childlike wonderment. Returning with Oczy Mlody on January 13, 2017, they offer fans their fourteenth overall studio album, and one of many working with Producers Dave Fridmann as well as Scott Booker. So where are The Flaming Lips today? They are still going strong, touring the world with must-see stage shows, making music, and being the leader of Experimental Rock music. Following up with Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots in 2002, The Flaming Lips finally attained the recognition they deserved with Grammy awards the very next year. Still relatively unknown, mainstream success came with the release of 1999’s The Soft Bulletin, their most layered work to date. Records, dropping their major label debut, Hit to Death in the Future Head. Spending much of the earlier years of their career a hidden gem, by 1992, they were signed on with Warner Bros. Together for over three decades now, The Flaming Lips are perhaps one of the most unique bands on the Alternative Rock scene. Through the despondent and sparse soundscape provided by the Oklahoma veteran’s 2013 album, The Terror, written in the backdrop of Frontman Wayne Coyne’s split from longtime partner of 25 years, The Flaming Lips have added a certain weight to their typically rousing psychedelia. At least that is what The Flaming Lips work to convey in their latest effort, Oczy Mlody. Anguish and hardship can only be followed by better days.
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