While few could have guessed how far the Flaming Lips would have progressed since their goofy garage-psych incarnation of the late 80s, the direction they have taken is not surprising. What is startling is how successful they are. 1997’s Zaireeka, the best joke played on a major label since Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Music, was … Continue reading Flaming Lips – Soft Bulletin (WB, 1999)