FL continues to be generously inspired by the likes of Soft Machine, Hatfield and The North, et al, especially on tunes such as “Remind U”. Firm evidence? Just listen to Hugh Hopper-Alan Gowen album “Two Rainbows Daily” (1980).

“Fire is coming,” David Lynch chants at one point on this album. That should give you a clue, this one’s a hard turn away from “You’re Dead!” So leave your expectations/ preconceptions at the door. It’s hard to compare flying lotus albums. After a few days of front to back listens, it’s a little more low fi/punk/hip hop oriented than “you’re dead!” (if just for the fact that most songs don’t clear two minutes) yet simultaneously more experimental, sonically diverse, stripped back, and fun. Definitely his most “fun” release of the last four albums. However; this is an album in the truest sense, so anything outside of a front to back listen doesn’t really work. I know that’s an issue for a lot of people. Sorry to be the bearer of bad (good to music fans like me) news. The production is what you’d expect, flawless, in that signature Flying Lotus way, but with hints of stripped down low-fi I really enjoy. If you liked him primarily for “never gonna catch me now” type stuff, this might throw you off guard at first. The features aren’t mind blowing, necessarily. But, the beats are wild and intense, his synth patch choices are absolutely impeccable and gorgeous, the structure of the album is great, (so few artists can fully explore an idea fully in 1:30 or less and then move on rather than beating a dead horse)... I’d say it’s optimal to put it on with an open mind, and the implicit intention to listen to it front to back. It does not work very well if you try to cherry pick songs, (which I personally don’t) but this is an album experience, since the majority of songs don’t clear the two minute mark. Not nearly as pensive and dark as the death themed classic that is “You’re Dead!” In fact, this album is the polar opposite in idea and execution. Rather than death, it’s a contemplation on joy, fun, and creation. The songwriting and melodies on a whole are of a quality that’s truly impressive, moments like “Remind U” and “Black Balloon Reprise,” ...they’re all just so undeniably banging! So, set aside 67 minutes, put a movie on with the subtitles setting or something if necessary for short attentions, (I write as I write this review while listening to the album). Buckle in, and enjoy.

This is the perfect album for the moment. Love how it's constantly evolving, keeps it fresh. Like, a hip hop Animal Collective with a funk infusion. I've got some tracks of Flying Lotus before, but I need to go back and look at what's between, cause this album is tight. Nice collaborations too.

All these one star review people need to take a college music class , because they sound like absolute morons

Great album! Just would like you to release all of the GTA V tracks you have

The fact that this review is here is proof.

I love this awesome

Yum

Maybe 2 songs are good. The rest is straight trash. Only internet hipsters would like this weak garbage. Stop forcing it. This album will be forgotten quick. What a terrible investment the studio made with this album. So boring

This came up on my Spotify account. Absolutely love it . Favorite songs “Capillaries “ “The Climb” “Pygmy” and “Takashi”