Subject: The Flaming Lips

• Getting Off on the Rocks

  July 31, 2006

• Festival alert: Sasquatch! Monolith and Westword Music Showcase

  May 29, 2007

• Last Night: Blitzen Trapper, Smoosh and Aqueduct @ The Hi-Dive

  August 1, 2007

• Q&A With Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips

  September 12, 2007

• This Weekend: Monolith Festival @ Red Rocks, Saturday, September 15

  September 17, 2007

• This Weekend: Monolith Festival @ Red Rocks, Saturday, September 15

  September 18, 2007

• Christmas on Mars: The Video Game

  I haven't seen the new Flaming Lips movie Christmas on Mars yet (I'm saving it for the next time I go on an ether binge) but if this bizarre Flash game the band is using to promote the film is any indication, it's going to be a hell of a weird ride. In the game, you launch blobs of what could be brains from your fists at approaching Martianized Wayne Coyne heads. If any of the heads rach you, you're done. It's akin to Space Invaders in terms of complexity and gameplay, but akin to that time you

  November 28, 2008

• Beyond Playlist presents Xmas-rated, part five: Christmas Alternatives

  This year, we've wrapped our roundup of holiday albums a bit differently. Instead of delivering it to you in one big lump (like coal), we're parceling out the reviews online, with a blog each weekday through December 24 devoted to recordings in a different category. Part five brings you "Christmas Alternatives" -- new holiday releases by performers who kinda/sorta fit into the modern-rock category. They include the Flaming Lips, the Almost, Julian Koster and Martha's Trouble.

  December 23, 2008

• Letters to the Editor

  December 26, 2002

• Backwash

  January 2, 2003

• Best Animal Encounter

  March 27, 2003

• Letters to the Editor

  September 1, 2005

• Stardeath and White Dwarfs

  March 12, 2009

• Mercury Rev

  Sunday, December 14, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.

  December 11, 2008

• Live From Mars

  The Flaming Lips’ Christmas film hits the Boulder Theater screen.

  December 4, 2008

• Lil' Slugger/The Good Old Fashioned Sinners

  September 4, 2008

• Magic Mice

  hi-dive

  February 28, 2008

• Light Travels Faster

  Larimer Lounge

  December 13, 2007

• Midlake

  After a tour with the Flaming Lips and loads of hype, the only thing this quintet is missing is confidence.

  March 8, 2007

• Evangelicals

  Wednesday, December 6, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

  November 30, 2006

• Flaming Lips

  At War With the Mystics (Warner Bros.)

  April 6, 2006

• Slow Runner

  No Disassemble (Red Ink)

  February 9, 2006

• Freestyle Fellowship

  Awesome live bands sometimes make magic in the studio, too.

  December 29, 2005

• Nobody

  Thursday, September 8, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.

  September 8, 2005

• Various Artists

  Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen (Hollywood)

  August 11, 2005

• The Delgados

  Friday, October 29, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  October 28, 2004

• Idiot's Delight

  Music insiders pen The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting a Band.

  July 22, 2004

• Critic's Choice

  Hackensaw Boys

  January 22, 2004

• Minty Fresh

  The Starlight Mints want to be more than just that other band from Oklahoma.

  May 29, 2003

• That's a Wrap-Up

  Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

  December 26, 2002

• Hit Pick

  Czars

  December 5, 2002

• CRITIC'S CHOICE

  April 26, 1995

• LIPS SERVICE

  THERE'S PLENTY OF FIRE IN THE FLAMING LIPS.

  May 25, 1994

• Six Months to Live

  A Better Place
  Sparky the Dog Records

  May 7, 2009

• Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse, Frank Black shows annouced

  The Flaming Lips know all about putting on a hell of a show, and the Monolith Festival gig at Red Rocks in 2007 was one most phenomenal things to happen to that venue in the last few years. Lets hope for a repeat performance when the Lips return to Red Rocks Sunday, August 23 with Explosions in the Sky and Star Death & the White Dwarfs, which features Wayne Coyne's nephew Dennis. Tickets, which run from $36.75 to $46.50, go on sale Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. And as an added bonus, all tick

  June 16, 2009

• Over the Weekend: The Flaming Lips at Red Rocks

  Jon Solomon​The Flaming Lips, Explosions in the Sky, Stardeath & White DwarfsRed Rocks AmphitheatreSunday, August 23, 2009Better than: The last time the Flaming Lips played Red RocksI know it's not the most manly thing to admit, but I was almost cried a few times during the Flaming Lips set last night. I mean, hell, it's was kinda of hard not to cry once the the band kicked into the triumphant "Race for the Prize" with canons blasting confetti all over the place and huge balloons flying ov

  August 24, 2009

• Over the weekend: The Flaming Lips at Red Rocks (bonus review)

  It was a series of firsts last night for Adam Perry: In was his first show at Red Rocks and his first time seeing the Flaming Lips. Given the profound, momentous nature of that combination, we thought we'd share his experience, and as a result you get a bonus review of the show today.Adam Perry​The Flaming Lips, Explosions in the Sky, Stardeath & White DwarfsRed Rocks AmphitheatreSunday, August 23, 2009 Better Than: Anti-depressants "Last night I had a horrible dream/ wakin' up at Red Roc

  August 24, 2009

• Over the Weekend: Booze, beats and bachelorettes

  Letitia Salazar​ It was a busy weekend in Denver, with a fashion show on Thursday, Mos Def and Talib Kweli at the Bluebird on Friday, the Avett Brothers at the Ogden on Saturday, the Flaming Lips at Red Rocks on Sunday, and the grand opening of a new nightclub downtown. So if you're looking to kill your Monday, click away. Only four more days till the weekend.

  August 24, 2009

• Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of August 24, 2009

  ​As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Feel free to chime in with picks of your own after the jump.

  August 27, 2009

• Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of October 12, 2009

  ​As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Feel free to chime in with picks of your own after the jump.

  October 13, 2009

• Flaming Lips top seller at Twist and Shout

  ​The Flaming Lips' two-disc Embryonic, released last week on Warner Brothers, debuted at the top spot at Twist & Shout for the week ending October 18 while the Monsters of Folk's self-titled debut and Emmitt-Nershi Band's New Country Blues grabbed the second and third slots. Bob Dylan's Christmas in the Heart and Rosanne Cash's List rounded out the top five. See the full breakdown after the jump. 

  October 19, 2009

• Jay-Z top seller at Independent Records again

  ​Jay-Z, who's been dominating Independent's charts for the past two months with The Blueprint 3, was on top again for the week ending October 18. Mario's D.N.A., released last week on J Records, debuted at second while Drake's So Far Gone came in at third. The Flaming Lips' Embryonic and Five Finger Death Punch's War is the Answer rounded out the top five. See the full breakdown after the jump.

  October 20, 2009

• Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of October 19, 2009

  ​As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Feel free to chime in with picks of your own after the jump.

  October 21, 2009

• Flaming Lips grab top spot at Bart's CD Cellar

  ​The Flaming Lips latest effort, Embryonic, debuted at the number one spot at Bart's CD Cellar for the week ending October 18. Bob Dylan's Christmas in the Heart, released last week on Columbia, came in second and Built to Spill's There Is No Enemy came in third, while the Avett Brothers' I and Love and You and Pearl Jam's Backspacer rounded out the top five. See the full breakdown after the jump. 

  October 21, 2009

• Local Shakedown Vol. 3 top seller at Wax Trax

  ​Radio 1190's The Local Shakedown, Vol. 3, a two-CD collection of 41 Colorado bands released last week, topped the charts at Wax Trax, for the week ending October 18. Coming in second was Run Rabbit Run, in which New York-based string quartet Osso reinterprets Sufan Stevens' 2001 album Enjoy Your Rabbit. The Flaming Lips grabbed the third spot with Embryronic, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis' White Lunar, a collection of the duo's film music, came in fourth, while Karen O's soundtrack to the Wher

  October 22, 2009

• Flaming Lips grabs top spot at Twist and Shout

  ​The Flaming Lips' latest effort, Embryonic, grabbed the spot at Twist & Shout for the second week in row while Flight of the Conchord and Lyle Lovett came in second and third. Monsters of Folk's debut and Shrinebuilder's new self-titled album round out the top five for the week ending October 25. See the full breakdown after the jump.

  October 27, 2009

• Converge top seller at Wax Trax

  ​Converge's Axe to Fall, released last week on Epitaph, grabbed the top spot at Wax Trax while the Flaming Lips' Embryonic and Atlas Sound's Logo came in second and third for the week ending October 25. Thao with the Get Down Stay Down's Know Better, Learn Faster and Radio 1190's Local Shakedown Vol. 3 rounded out the top five. See the full breakdown after the jump.

  October 28, 2009

• Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of October 26, 2009

  ​As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Feel free to chime in with picks of your own after the jump.

  October 28, 2009

• Flaming Lips top sellar at Bart's CD Cellar

  ​The Flaming Lips new album, Embryonic, was the top seller at Bart's CD Cellar for the week ending October 25, while Jay-Z's The Blueprint 3 and Roseanne Cash's The List grabbed the second and third spots. Bob Dylan's new Christmas album and Kevon Edwards' Who Knew rounded out the top five. See the full breakdown after the jump.

  October 29, 2009

• Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of November 2, 2009

  ​As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Feel free to chime in with picks of your own after the jump.

  November 4, 2009