The Flaming Lips

Let’s set the stage! On April 8, 1992, The Flaming Lips took to The Back Room in Austin, Texas, opening for the British band Lush. At this time, they were in a fascinating phase of their career, riding the wave of their 1990 album *In a Priest Driven Ambulance*, which blended their characteristic psychedelic sound with elements of alternative rock. The concert features a gem of a track, “She Is Death,” that resonates with their delightfully chaotic style. This performance came just before their shift towards more experimental sounds with their later work, like *Transmissions from the Satellite Heart*, which would catapult them into the mainstream. It's interesting to note that during this period, the band was still refining their identity and experimenting with new musical ideas, foreshadowing their iconic, boundary-pushing sound. It's almost magical how a live recording like this captures that raw energy and the spirit of innovation just before their breakthrough—an era when the possibilities felt endless!

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