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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Frets N Worries Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 15 2024 at 11:13
Originally posted by The Dark Elf The Dark Elf wrote:

Flaming Lips...yeah, sure. Why not? Not a fan of their version of DSotM, but they didn't muck it up any worse than Roger Waters did.

Can't argue with that
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Captain Midnight Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 15 2024 at 07:44
So uhhh is this still happening?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Logan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 15 2024 at 07:49
I or Ian will happily add The Flaming Lips if someone provides an original bio (no AI crap or lifted bios). And hopefully helps with adding albums. See here.

https://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=122381
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Captain Midnight Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 15 2024 at 09:09
I'll gladly help with adding albums, and I've written a bio for the band

The Flaming Lips are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Known for their experimental sound and eclectic performances, the band has explored various genres including alternative rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, and electronic music. The original lineup consisted of Wayne Coyne (vocals, guitar), Michael Ivins (bass), and Mark Coyne (drums), with Steven Drozd (drums, guitar, keyboards) originally a garage band they formed in Oklahoma City in 1983, making a self titled EP on their self made label, which caught the attention of college radio DJ's and indipendent record stores in the Oklahoma City area. The garage sound they had would form into that of contemporaries Sonic Youth and the Butthole Surfers, creating something noisy and psychedelic, the band would experiment and even make music that was described as a more "grungey Pink Floyd", this would be great for the band due to the success of Nirvana's output major labels we're trying to have their own "Nevermind" and in 1991 Warner Bros would sign the band, and the Lips would go on to make noisy psych pop in their next few albums. But this was only the beginning, The Flaming Lips would gain widespread acclaim with their 1999 album "The Soft Bulletin," which featured lush, intricate arrangements and lyrical themes of existential reflection. Their 2002 album "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" continued this trend, blending pop sensibilities with experimental sounds and earning Grammy nominations. Throughout the 2000s, the band continued to explore diverse musical styles, including ambient, experimental, prog and pop. Albums like "At War with the Mystics" (2006) and "Embryonic" (2009) pushed the boundaries of their sound even further, cementing their status as pioneers in the alternative and experimental rock genres. The Flaming Lips are also known for their elaborate live performances, featuring theatrical elements such as giant balloons, confetti showers, and elaborate costumes. Their 2012 album "The Terror" showcased a darker, more introspective side of the band, and subsequent releases continued to demonstrate their commitment to innovation.In the 2020s, the Flaming Lips have remained active, releasing "American Head" (2020), which reflected a more introspective and nostalgic tone, and continuing to engage with their dedicated fanbase through unique and imaginative musical projects. Their enduring influence and willingness to experiment have secured their place as one of the most inventive and enduring bands in modern rock history.

Hopefully this is decent enough if not well aw man
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Logan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 15 2024 at 11:46
^ Thanks Jacob. Much appreciated; looking good. Will take a closer look tonight and then hopefully it gets added today or tomorrow, and then any help with adding albums by you and anyone else would be much appreciated. By the way, I will want to write basically a why this is being added especially as there has been some dissatisfaction expressed because it had not been accepted before. That said, there is new material, a related act was added, and I don't think the case was ever presented nearly as well in the past. I don't think an act should be disregarded easily if before it was poorly presented. I actually did not find it ever having been formally rejected for PR, but instead not accepted. That said, even if it had been it was acceptable for reconsideration.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Logan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 16 2024 at 14:49
^^ Thanks again, now added the band https://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=12783

Now we just need to add the albums. Any and all help is appreciated. And I can cetainly add some too later.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Gordy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 16 2024 at 18:05
What a beautiful sight! I'll do what I can to help while I continue the herculean task of taking care of NWW.

I'd like to gently edit the bio (with line breaks for readability) if that's cool with y'all.

And I'd personally have included info about 2012, their proggiest year (6-hour and 24-hour songs), along with the band's declared love for progressive rock (VDGG, Can, Rush, etc) and their Pink Floyd and King Crimson tribute albums. That can possibly be appended at a later time.

Edited by Gordy - August 16 2024 at 18:06
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Logan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 16 2024 at 20:08
^ make any changes you think you would improve it, I would say. I see it has been paragraphed. I was just doing that myself but before hitting summit I wanted to see if changes had been made and it seems exactly the same way I was going it even down to breaking up a sentence.
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"Oczy Mlody" Gotta love that Ponglish title. :p
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