I loved The Flaming Lips chaotic, sloppy, acid-punk music during the late 80s and early 90s. When they migrated to their more highly orchestrated sound of ‘Soft Bulletin’ and ‘Yoshimi,’ I bowed out. It just didn’t work for me. However, having seen Wayne, Michael, Ronald, and the earlier versions of the band numerous times over many years…
I loved The Flaming Lips chaotic, sloppy, acid-punk music during the late 80s and early 90s. When they migrated to their more highly orchestrated sound of ‘Soft Bulletin’ and ‘Yoshimi,’ I bowed out. It just didn’t work for me. However, having seen Wayne, Michael, Ronald, and the earlier versions of the band numerous times over many years, playing pool with them after they eviscerated a bar with just 10 people in attendance, I was, and am, proud of their success. They thoroughly deserve it.
That said, I still prefer the sound of those earlier Lips albums. But I will always wish them well.
I loved The Flaming Lips chaotic, sloppy, acid-punk music during the late 80s and early 90s. When they migrated to their more highly orchestrated sound of ‘Soft Bulletin’ and ‘Yoshimi,’ I bowed out. It just didn’t work for me. However, having seen Wayne, Michael, Ronald, and the earlier versions of the band numerous times over many years, playing pool with them after they eviscerated a bar with just 10 people in attendance, I was, and am, proud of their success. They thoroughly deserve it.
That said, I still prefer the sound of those earlier Lips albums. But I will always wish them well.