The Flaming Lips Earn Positive Reviews from The Independent and CoS

The first reviews of The Flaming Lips‘ Oczy Mlody are coming in, and they’re overwhelmingly positive. The Independent gives the new LP four out of five stars, writing that the album is “a lovely, silly, serious work that draws one in despite the bursts of utopian cosmo-babble… But buried amongst the cosmic fairytale whimsy and unbridled psychedelia lurk sombre moments whose impact is thus placed in sharper relief.” The review compares the work to that made by such disparate pioneers as The Residents and Neil Young, and can be be read here.

Consequence of Sound also recommends Oczy Mlody, which it calls “a beautiful and somber reflection on our times” and lauding it for “often taming chaos in beautiful, fragile moments.” Read that review here.

The album had a stunning first week at CMJ last week, landing as the #1 most Added at CMJ with a #41 debut on Radio 200. If it hasn’t made it into your rotation yet, please give it a review as soon as you can! Note that the CD version of this album includes some FCC Warnings, but that we’ve provided clean edits in our digital servicing – let us know if you need a new download!