Oczy Mlody (studio album) by The Flaming Lips

Oczy Mlody by The Flaming Lips
Year: 2017
Release date: 2017-01-13
Overall rank: 7,195th   Overall chart historyOverall chart history
Average Rating: 
67/100 (from 164 votes)
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Accolades:
Award Top albums of 2017 (158th)
Award Top albums of the 2010s (1,395th)
Award Best albums of all time (7,195th)

The Flaming Lips bestography

Oczy Mlody is ranked 14th best out of 46 albums by The Flaming Lips on BestEverAlbums.com.

The best album by The Flaming Lips is Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots which is ranked number 120 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 11,702.

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50/100
From 11/28/2020 19:37
Some good songs here but some bad ones too. It lumbers along and it's their worst official album since Telepathic Surgery. They bounced back well with King's Mouth and American Head. Best song is the Castle.
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From 10/24/2018 14:29
Underrated. Similarly to how everyone trashed "The King of Limbs" for prioritising rhythm and texture over melody, they've done so with the misunderstood "Oczy Mlody". By melding their thematically darker records and their more whimsical side , "Mlody" can perhaps best be viewed as a summation of their long and rewarding career so far. It's not immediately satisfying, but let all the different layers soak over you (the more subdued production on here really is outstanding , filled with lots of little quirks) and the record will open up.
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From 05/05/2018 17:04
A bewitching and wholly misunderstood record from The Flaming Lips who are putting out confounding quality music 30 years into their career. The stellar, offbeat production and transporting lyrics concoct a unique experience akin to falling ever so slowly down the rabbit hole. "Oczy Mlody" is not afraid to take its time in order to let its fantastical journies softly unspool; the ambient pop vibes are very much appreciated and work in the record's favour to create a more satisfying experience rather than being bombarded by sound.

At first glance, the band's lyricism may appear to have gone downhill but simplicity in your words doesn't necessarily equate to lackluster lyrics; they get straight to the point and are as captivating as ever, which could be said for the pretty, pared-down production. Overall it's a brave step forward into the new.. I just wish it resonated with more people, but perhaps it's the best example of a grower, where music lovers will come to appreciate it in a few decades' time.
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Rating:  
75/100
From 02/04/2018 21:36
On a 3rd listen and had high hopes at first. I was like, hmm, this actually has a lot to offer. Then somehow by the 3rd song it started losing momentum and I lost interest soon after that. Lyrically I was interested in the beginning and then the lyrics became less interesting. Musically I was interested, then the music became a bit dull.
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90/100
From 12/06/2017 16:00
Easily their best record in years. A nocturnal, psychedelic odyssey, as moody and unabashedly strange as can be.
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60/100
From 11/07/2017 05:44
I was hoping that after coming back to this album after having substantially expanded my musical taste over the past year would help me appreciate this album more. I appreciate it less. There's very little interesting going on here. It's hard to imagine this same band making In a Priest Driven Ambulance or Clouds Taste Metallic
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80/100
From 07/28/2017 15:51
I cannot understand why this album is rated only 69/100.

It is still a solid album with a lot of good tracks.
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80/100
From 06/18/2017 21:03
I am a little taken aback at those disappointed in this album. I found the overall vibe, production and flow made it the most enjoyable Lips album since Yoshimii. Not for everyone I suppose...
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From 06/02/2017 05:58
Feels like they've lost purpose. This album is just weird because that's what they do. It doesn't feel like weirdness for a purpose, or even weirdness for weirdness' sake.

Disappointed :/
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75/100
From 05/18/2017 02:01
Seems to be Part 3 in the Embryonic-Terror-Oczy trilogy, continuing the same sound & tone. However, instead of having the same impact as the previous two, it seems unfocused. Not bad, but disappointing.
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