Album Review: The Flaming Lips - Oczy Mlody
By Maria Lubanovic, Contributor [Warner Bros.; 2017] Rating: 5.5/10 Key Tracks: “Oczy Mlody,” “We a Famly,” “Nigdy Nie” After emerging on the alternative scene in 1983 with their psychedelic sound, The Flaming Lips are always guaranteed to release their own unique take on alternative music. Their newest album, Oczy Mlody, has some great moments that make the album an interesting listen. Most of the tracks on Oczy Mlody are soft and ambient, with unique instrumentals. The titl
Nelsonville Music Festival: Day 2
By Garrett Bower, Copy Editor Friday’s offering at Nelsonville Music Festival kicked off for me right around 4:30, late in the afternoon. I had made the mistake of starting my day off with three plate-sized pancakes and coffee strong enough to send space shuttles to the moon. The combination left me vibrating in my home with a dough boulder keeping me rooted in place for most of my morning. As 4 o'clock rolled around, I finally mustered up the strength to haul my hotcake-fill
Review: The Flaming Lips - With A Little Help From My Fwends
By Alexa Smith, News Editor [Warner Bros.; 2014] Rating: 8/10 Key Tracks: “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” (feat. My Morning Jacket, Fever the Ghost & J. Mascis), “Getting Better” (feat. Dr. Dog, Chuck Inglish & Morgan Delt), “Fixing A Hole” (feat. Electric Wurms) The Flaming Lips are masters of the game. They’ve been doing this thing that they do for years now, so they have no fear of pushing the boundaries, doing the unthinkable and making things into what they are n
