"American Head" is a more subdued, introspective offering from The Flaming Lips, recorded during a period of personal reflection for the band. It delves into themes of lost youth, drug use, and mortality, largely eschewing the overt psychedelia of their earlier work for a hazier, more melancholic atmosphere.
- The album was recorded at the band's own Pink Floor Studio in Oklahoma City with long-time producer Dave Fridmann.
- "American Head" was The Flaming Lips' 16th studio album.
- The album's themes were partly inspired by a violent incident involving a friend of the band when Wayne Coyne was a child.
The Flaming Lips are a rock band from Oklahoma City, known for their experimental, psychedelic, and often whimsical music and elaborate live shows. At the time of "American Head," they were several decades into their career, having released the acclaimed "The Soft Bulletin" and "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" in the preceding years.
Tracklist
More from The Flaming Lips
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots2002
Greatest Hits, Vol. 12018
Transmissions from the Satellite Heart1993
With a Little Help from My Fwends2014
Clouds Taste Metallic1995
At War with the Mystics2006
In a Priest Driven Ambulance1990
King's Mouth2019
Heady Nuggs2011
Hit to Death in the Future Head1992
Hear It Is1986
Oh My Gawd!!!… The Flaming Lips2018
