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by: The Flaming Lips

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Average Rating: Rating: - Turn this one on How does one go about describing this band? It's sort of an arty alt-psych-rock band, with loads of dementia, off-the-wall lyrics and brilliant pop sensebilities. While it may seem like some slightly left-of-center alt-rock on the surface, this album is more. 1960's inspired distorted psychedelia is layered subtly throughout the album, accenting the off-key but effective and emotionally charged vocals. The hooks in tracks like "Turn it On" and the silly but well-written "She Don't Use Jelly" are some of the catchiest to emerge from 90's rock. While there are many moments of demented psych-rock brilliance, the Lips are also not afraid to tone it down. "Chewin' On the Apple of You Eye," with its folksy acoustic guitar and yearning vocals, is actually quite moving. "Plastic Jesus" has more mellow acoustic strumming, this time in a traditional country style. Still, even these tracks aren't free from weirdness. "Apple" is covered in a thin film of static fuzz, and "Plastic Jesus" has some sounds, well, that I just can't figure out. This is a pretty strange album. It's quite experimental, yet catchy. It's heavy and demented, yet serene and mellow. And, it's about the only time I've ever heard off-key vocals that add to the music, rather than take away from it. If you have an open mind, and an appreciation for quirky brilliance, this album should find a home in your collection. Rating: - ...a flaming album for flaming fans... (first off, i would like to appologize for the cheesy title...i kind of ran out of good ideas...)I originally purchased this album because of a deep affection for "she don't use jelly". I was surprised to find an album dripping with possibility. While the songs as songs may not be as self sufficient as those on latter lips albums, Satelite certainly achieves a sound worth pouring money into. I don't recommend making THIS album your first flaming lips purchase, but don't write it off as anything but a great album (it takes some getting use to). For first timers, i would recommend "Clouds taste mettalic" or "The soft Bulletin". Rating: - You Can't Go Wrong with this!!! Granted, Flaming Lips are an acquired taste. But what a taste! There haven't been vocals this squirrely since the early days of Meat Puppets. This album is a pure trip. "Turn it On" is a rock and roll call-to-arms in a vein worthy of KISS, but with an undertone of late 60s garage rock. When they sing, "Turn it on, in your houses when you wake up, turn it on," they MEAN it. Yeah, "She Don't Use Jelly" is on this album, but it's not the highlight. The whole thing has an other-wordly feel. If you want to hear something off the wall, but with pop sensibility, listen to this.

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