The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips · 1999
58 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · space rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a surreal sonic landscape that invites introspection.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'The Soft Bulletin' marked The Flaming Lips' transition from underground favorites to mainstream acclaim. This album followed their more experimental work, 'Zaireeka', and showcased a refined sound while embracing orchestral arrangements and electronic textures.
- If you like
- alternative rock, space rock
The Soft Bulletin is an album by The Flaming Lips, released in 1999. Ethereal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a surreal sonic landscape that invites introspection. 'The Soft Bulletin' received widespread critical acclaim, often cited as one of the best albums of the 1990s. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album and significantly boosted the band's visibility, influencing a wave of alternative and indie rock artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Soft Bulletin sound like?
Ethereal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a surreal sonic landscape that invites introspection. Rooted in alternative rock and space rock.
What makes The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips notable?
'The Soft Bulletin' received widespread critical acclaim, often cited as one of the best albums of the 1990s. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album and significantly boosted the band's visibility, influencing a wave of alternative and indie rock artists. Released in 1999, 'The Soft Bulletin' marked The Flaming Lips' transition from underground favorites to mainstream acclaim. This album followed their more experimental work, 'Zaireeka', and showcased a refined sound while embracing orchestral arrangements and electronic textures.
Who is The Soft Bulletin for?
The Soft Bulletin works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on The Soft Bulletin?
The Soft Bulletin has 14 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Race for the Prize Standout 4:18
- 2 A Spoonful Weighs a Ton 3:32
- 3 The Spark That Bled 5:54
- 4 Slow Motion 3:48
- 5 What Is the Light? 4:04
- 6 The Observer 4:11
- 7 Waitin' for a Superman Standout 4:17
- 8 Suddenly Everything Has Changed 3:54
- 9 The Gash 4:02
- 10 Feeling Yourself Disintegrate Standout 5:17
- 11 Sleeping on the Roof 3:09
- 12 Race for the Prize (Peter Mokran remix) 4:08
- 13 Waitin' for a Superman (Peter Mokran remix) 4:20
- 14 Buggin' (Peter Mokran remix) 3:15
Release Date
May 17, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
58 min 14 sec
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