
2020-09-11
American Head
The Flaming Lips
By Maeve C.
Wayne Coyne and the band revisit their Oklahoma roots with a deeply personal, psychedelic reflection on the innocence and tragedy of their youth. The songs trade the band's usual high-concept sci-fi theatrics for a vulnerable, hazy look at the drug-fueled experiences that shaped their early lives.
Dreamy, swirling soundscapes define the production, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that feels like a hazy memory of the late seventies. It is a gentle, melodic record that finds the band leaning into their softer, more introspective side while maintaining the signature warmth that fans have come to expect.