best flaming lips album?

[jabumbo]

i realized i really like these guys, but i don't have any of their albums, and i really don't know where to start.


so what are your suggestions for an album i should pick up?

[Mr Films]

i'd say The Soft Bulletin

[Lex Diamonds]

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots or whatever it's called. As a concept album it's very well done, and there isn't really a song on there that's bad.

[Jitters]

I've only heard Yoshimi but it's amazing so definitely pick it up.

[cosmo105]

yoshimi is definitely the most accessible

[afronaut]

Fuck Yoshimi. The Soft Bulletin, Clouds Taste Metallic, and Transmissions from the Satellite Heart are all safe bets. You can't go wrong with those.

[ggirlballa]

she uses tangerines!!!!!!

[Documad]

i'd say The Soft Bulletin
It's the one I listen to a lot. It's quite use friendly. :) I have no idea whether it's the best place to start.

If you're interested in the band at all, you should check out the documentary about them that was made a few year ago. I think it would be interesting even if you don't love the band.

[abcdefz]

Soft Bulletin. (y)

[MC Moot]

Yoshimi is my fave but....She'll make ya breakfast...She'll make ya toast...She dont use butter...She dont use cheese...She dont use jelly...Or any of these,She uses Vaseline.....:) (y)

[DroppinScience]

she uses tangerines!!!!!!

Vaseline.

[sercomdj01]

I really like the clouds taste metallic.
But yeah yoshimi is a starter (y)

[ggirlballa]

Vaseline.

thats the 1st verse, i'm talking bout the 3rd one

i know a girl who looks like cher......

[DroppinScience]

If you find yourself reaaaaaally getting into them, get "Finally The Punk Rockers Are Taking Acid" and "The Day They Shot A Hole In The Jesus Egg" (they compile their 80's stuff with rarities). It's uneven, for sure, but it's interesting stuff.

[DroppinScience]

thats the 1st verse, i'm talking bout the 3rd one

i know a girl who looks like cher......

Oops, you are right. :eek:

[ggirlballa]

Oops, you are right. :eek:


shit is this really happening? :eek:

[hpdrifter]

I have both Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi and I actually find The Soft Bulletin much more accessible. That's my vote.

[cosmo105]

i have both of those too, and that was just what i remembered getting into first. i really need to get some of their other works.

[jabumbo]

if all goes right i'll get to see thiem this summer, and i'm sure i'll get to take note on any times i particularly like. but i definitely want to get something before then.

excellent suggestions so far, i'll have to see what i can find next time i get out to the store