Entertainment Weekly - "...Spectacularly trippy..." - Rating: B+ CMJ - Ranked #2 on CMJ's "Top 10 of 2002" Q - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Their second masterpiece....It's hard to remember a record so concerned with mortality and yet so heart-burstingly hopeful. It quivers with life..." Mojo - "...A brilliant development of BULLETIN's tough'n'mellow blend..." NME - 8 out of 10 - "...Confident and imaginative....it sets yet another benchmark." Mojo - Ranked #2 in Mojo's "Best Albums of 2002" CMJ - "...Impressionistic sonic wonder..." Spin - Ranked #4 on Spin's list of 2002's "Albums of the Year" - "...A concept album about heartsick rock-'em-sock-'em robots that's also a sermon about finding the courage to love in the face of death." CMJ - Ranked #2 on CMJ's "Top 10 of 2002" Uncut - Ranked #1 in Uncut's "100 Best Albums of the Year" Q - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Their second masterpiece....It's hard to remember a record so concerned with mortality and yet so heart-burstingly hopeful. It quivers with life..." CMJ - "...Impressionistic sonic wonder..." Uncut - 5 out of 5 - "...Astonishing..." NME - 8 out of 10 - "...Confident and imaginative....it sets yet another benchmark." Mojo - Ranked #2 in Mojo's "Best Albums of 2002" Q - Included in Q Magazine's "50 Best Albums of 2002" Uncut - Ranked #1 in Uncut's "100 Best Albums of the Year" Rolling Stone - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Ambitious with burbling electrobeats underpinning sci-fi orchestrations....the trio's love of sound sorcery is gently folded into gorgeous melodies..." Uncut - 5 out of 5 - "...Astonishing..." Q - Included in Q Magazine's "50 Best Albums of 2002" Rolling Stone - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Ambitious with burbling electrobeats underpinning sci-fi orchestrations....the trio's love of sound sorcery is gently folded into gorgeous melodies..." Spin - Ranked #4 on Spin's list of 2002's "Albums of the Year" - "...A concept album about heartsick rock-'em-sock-'em robots that's also a sermon about finding the courage to love in the face of death." Mojo - "...A brilliant development of BULLETIN's tough'n'mellow blend..." Entertainment Weekly - "...Spectacularly trippy..." - Rating: B+ Mojo - Ranked #36 in Mojo's "100 Modern Classics" -- "They remain at the forefront of rock'n'roll mutation."

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After The Soft Bulletin's symphonic majesty, the Flaming Lips returned with Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, a sublime fusion of Bulletin's emotional directness, the old-school playfulness of Transmissions from the Satellite Heart, and fresh expressions of the group's sentimental, experimental sound. Few bands can craft life-affirming songs about potentially depressing subjects like the Flaming Lips, and on Yoshimi, they're at the top of their game. The superficially playful "Fight Test" is surprisingly bittersweet, while sad songs like "All We Have Is Now" and "Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell" are leavened by witty lyrics and production tricks. Funny, beautiful, and moving, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots finds the Flaming Lips continuing to grow and challenge themselves. ~ Heather Phares|

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