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The Flaming Lips

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The Resume

    (1983- )
    Formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Wayne Coyne – vocalist/guitarist (1983- )
    Michael Ivins – bassist (1983- )
    Steven Drozd – drummer (1993- )
    Mark Coyne – vocalist (1983-1985)
    Richard English – drummer (1985-1988)
    Nathan Roberts – drummer (1988-1992)
    Ronald Jones – guitarist (1993-1996)
    Songs include ‘She Don’t Use Jelly,’ ‘Fight Test,’ ‘Do You Realize?’ and ‘Waitin’ for a Superman’
    Released the albums ‘The Flaming Lips,’ ‘Hear It Is,’ ‘Oh My Gawd!!!,’ ‘Telepathic Surgery,’ ‘In a Priest Driven Ambulance,’ ‘Hit to Death in the Future Head,’ ‘Transmissions from the Satellite Heart,’ ‘Clouds Taste Metallic,’ ‘Zaireeka,’ ‘The Soft Bulletin,’ and ‘Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots’
    Wrote and appeared in the movie ‘Christmas on Mars’ (2004)

Why they might be annoying:

    They are a psychedelic rock band.
    Despite their long and critically acclaimed career, they are considered a one-hit wonder for ‘She Don’t Use Jelly.'
    They claim that there is no meaning behind their name ‘Flaming Lips.’
    Their first performance was at a transvestite club.
    Their album ‘Zaireeka’ is a set of four discs that are meant to be played simultaneously (who has four stereos laying around in the house?).
    They appeared on an episode of ‘Beverly Hills 90210.’
    They've had several line-up changes.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They are not afraid to be experimental with their music.
    They have nifty titles for their albums and songs.
    They have been more critically acclaimed for their later efforts than in their earlier years.
    They won a Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance (2002).
    Despite minimal commercial success since ‘Transmissions,’ the Warner Bros. label has stuck by them since 1990.
    Ben Folds Five did a lounge cover version of their song 'She Don't Use Jelly.'
    They have entertaining live performances, complete with mirror balls, confetti and people dancing in costumes.
    They got Justin Timberlake to dance at one of their shows.
    Leader Wayne Coyne had worked at Long John Silvers for 12 years.

Credit: Hoxy


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 13 Votes: 7.69% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 245 Votes: 51.84% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 26 Votes: 84.62% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 82 Votes: 46.34% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 60 Votes: 71.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 49 Votes: 73.47% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 54 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 54 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 72 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 85 Votes: 49.41% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 66 Votes: 57.58% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 46 Votes: 41.30% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 67 Votes: 47.76% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 82 Votes: 58.54% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 223 Votes: 45.74% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 247 Votes: 59.92% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 108 Votes: 48.15% Annoying