The Flaming Lips deliver Pink Floyd like no other – in their soundtrack to a hell of a life
In January, ’95 or ’96 (who can say for sure?), after a Flaming Lips show that (despite the fact that…
Weaving through Denver Music, Art, Culture, and Life
In January, ’95 or ’96 (who can say for sure?), after a Flaming Lips show that (despite the fact that…
Ween have . . . aged well (only too evident in Gene’s now-grey, newly short hair), and comfortably wield many varying musical styles with aplomb. Their tight grasp on the building blocks of so many genres, arguably born out of a deep-seated irreverence for all of them, has given them the ability to create true-sounding originals full of wit, charm and sarcasm, with mere hints of mockery.
Having seen the Flaming Lips some 12 times over the past 15 years, the question I kept pondering before their next appearance was “How are they ever going to be able to top the last one?”
Since their appearances on the side stage in 1994’s Lollapalooza tour – the last time they put on any type of “regular” show – the Oklahoma natives seem to out-do themselves on every tour. August 23rd’s Red Rocks show was no exception.