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Flaming Lips Drop New Album, First Without Steven Drozd
26 Oct
Summary
- The Flaming Lips release their 17th album, 'The Teardrop Throbs', on January 22.
- This is their first album in 35 years not released on Warner Records.
- Steven Drozd is no longer a member of the band.
The iconic band The Flaming Lips will release their 17th studio album, 'The Teardrop Throbs,' on January 22. This release signifies a major change, being their first album in 35 years not issued through Warner Records. Notably, multi-instrumentalist Steven Drozd is no longer part of the band, marking a new era for the psychedelic rock group.
'The Teardrop Throbs' is led by the single 'God Will Control the Werewolves' and includes a sequel to 'Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell' from their 2002 album 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.'
Frontman Wayne Coyne has discussed the album's thematic inspirations, including profound reflections on fatherhood and the concept of ego death. He also shared insights into the genesis of individual tracks, often sparked by personal experiences or reinterpretations of past works.
Following the album's release, The Flaming Lips have announced a series of intimate shows. The exact dates for these performances are also listed below the article.
