The Flaming Lips have been an American psychedelic rock staple since the early ’80s, but truly began receiving due recognition for their instant classic albums, The Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots in the late ’90s.
Since, they’ve become a “must see” live act, overloading the audience’s senses in the best ways. For this particular tour, they’re celebrating the 21st anniversary of Yoshimi by playing it in full for set one, with set two being a perfect mixture of fan favorites.
Lead singer and only remaining original member, Wayne Coyne, was captivating as usual. The sold-out crowd at The Agora revelled in the interactive opportunities throughout the night, from confetti (in the shape of robots) showers to laser lights to bouncing balls to Coyne’s signature crowd surfing in a hamster ball. Their tour continues throughout the summer and if you’re looking for a fun (and colorful) night out, I suggest getting yourself a ticket.
SETLIST
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
Fight Test
One More Robot/Sympathy 3000-21
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 2
In the Morning of the Magicians
Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell
Are You a Hypnotist??
It’s Summertime
Do You Realize??
All We Have Is Now
Approaching Pavonis Mons by Balloon (Utopia Planitia)
Set 2
Sagittarius Silver Announcement
She Don’t Use Jelly
Mother I’ve Taken LSD
How??
Always There, In Our Hearts
Feeling Yourself Disintegrate
Assassins of Youth
Will You Return / When You Come Down
Borderline (Madonna cover)
Pompeii Am Götterdämmerung
My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion
A Spoonful Weighs a Ton
Race for the Prize
