by Jason V. Dobbins

The Flaming Lips 12th album, Embryonic, is set to come out sometime this year. With that in mind, here’s a look back at the best seven Lips albums to date. They are ordered by time not by greatness!

In a Priest Driven Ambulance (1990) - This album took what The Lips were doing in the 1980s and to the next level. In my opinion it’s their first good album (I know some old school Lips fans love their ’80s stuff, but not me.)

Hit to Death in the Future Head (1992) - I personally prefer this one over Priest Driven Ambulance. It’s a crazy album with a lot of really experimental songs.

Transmission from the Satellite Heart (1993) - This is probably the Lips most overrated album because it has their most overrated song, “She Don’t Use Jelly,” on it. It’s still a great album though because a lot of the other songs are very good.

Clouds Taste Metallic (1995) - I think this is the album that works as sort of the encapsulation of the best of the previous three albums. If you are wanting to start digging into the Lips back catalog after first being introduced to the band with their more recent work, this is probably the album to start with.

Zaireeka (1997) - This album is actually four albums that you play at once. You read that correctly. It’s really too much to describe here. If you are someone interested in experimental music and experiencing music (rather than merely listening to it) then I definitely suggest you look into this release further.

The Soft Bulletin (1999) - My favorite Lips album to date. It’s just about as perfect as psychedelic pop rock music can get. It’s experimental yet classic at the same time.

Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (2002) - To many who have discovered the Lips more recently this is the Lips best album. While I do think it’s a brilliant album I do think The Soft Bulletin is a superior album.

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