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I have a fucking podcast to edit, I don't have time to listen to this :(

... via a 'safe for work' source?

as everything they've released since Yoshimi has been patchy/dull/self-indulgent or a combination of. I mean, I respect them for trying different things but it's been over a decade since they put out something genuinely amazing.

Oh, and read in MOJO that Wayne's broken up with his missus and been dabbling in substances. Feel sorry for the guy (but hopefully this will make the music better, like when the drummer was a smackhead).

by all the arsing about they've done over the last few years

while the idea of a band free to explore whatever comes to them is appealling I really can't be fucked with some of the shit that it results in

I would have started one myself as I've had it on constant rotation, but it still hasn't sunk in properly. Nevertheless, some thoughts:

It's funny how, like The Soft Bulletin before, Embryonic has already embodied the style they are going for right now; both Heady Fwends and this mainatin(ed) the heavy/fuzzy psyche vibe from that album. So naturally if you hated that style, this won't be for you, but there are also a few reasons why The Terror is an improvement on Embryonic. Rather than constantly-shifting jammy structure of Embryonic, the songs on The Terror are based upon and built upon single motifs, so it holds together much better. It is also a much more manageable length.

The comnparative viewpoint is a bit reductive though. In reality, it is becoming clear that this is a truly exceptiuonal album. It is strangely melancholy and harrowing, a dimension they have only touched upon in previous releases. Try to Explain really is a highlight, especially when it all reduces to the mechanical hum and Wayne's sighing. It reminds me of Amnesiac. I'd also say the last three songs are a strong point, things get decidely ominous on Turning Violent.

I could write all day on it, tbh. It is really quite stark and glaring, much like the cover, I'd say.

didnt expect the new flips to sound like this but its a pretty astonishing listen overall.
'you lust' was the standout track for me with that really creepy vocal sample. the last 3 are pretty magnificent too.
i read that their next tour is gonna do away with all the confetti and stuff. really pissed i missed out on tickets to their roundhouse shows, sounds like theyd be seriously impressive/scary.

and love the flaming lips.

I had to go to bed, or else I woulda finished.

I think it's tremendous. I really enjoyed Embryonic a lot. I think that fuzzed-out psych sound that they're going for now really works well for them.

Will definately give it a go

The rip I have sounds like someone chucked a blanket over my speakers. April 2nd can't come soon enough.

I have to say this is a terrible record

Is the quality of the leaked version really bad?

Directionless and vague, far too self indulgent, can never remember a single damn song off it.

I thought Heady Fwends was a step in the right direction but still felt hollow compared to Soft Bulletin, Yoshimi and to a lesser extent, half of Mystics. And obviously still missing the batshit old magic from the pre-Bulletin days. It felt like a side-step of sorts.

How am I going to find The Terror?

The best thing they made since The Soft Bulletin and it's definitely in my top five favourite albums of theirs'. The Terror isn't as good but I'd say it's close.

http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=1&p=13357&title=the_flaming_lips_wayne_coyne_on_the_terr&more=1&c=1

I'm really loving it, it's got an amazing dark, dirty psychedelic feel to it. Probably my favourite of theirs in a good few albums (though Embryonic is great too).