The Flaming Lips

In December 1985, when The Flaming Lips played live at the I-Beam in San Francisco, they were riding the wave of their early career. This show occurred just after the release of their debut album, "Hear It Is," which had dropped in 1986. However, they were also in the midst of vibing off their earlier works, like the "One Million Billionth of a Millisecond on a Sunday Morning" EP from 1985. The live recording is particularly notable because it features the only documented performance of The Who's "The Seeker," a choice that reveals the band's eclectic influences and willingness to push creative boundaries. Opening for The Jesus and Mary Chain, this concert not only showcased their burgeoning sound but also hinted at the path they would take towards the genre-defying artistry that later defined them. It's a time capsule moment, capturing a band at a pivotal transition point, bubbling with potential and experimentation.

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