I didn't think it would be possible for The Flaming Lips to make an album better than Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, or even The Soft Bulletin, but man, Embryonic is a monster of an album, and it has become my new favorite.
It will probably turn off a lot of people, for their isn't a single pop tune or instantly catchy single in all of the 18 tracks. But I have confidence than anyone who has the patience and complexity to love Dream Theater will find the new album, Embryonic, very rewarding and powerful.
It definitely contains the trippiest, most drugged-out music they have done in years, and it's also very atmospheric and spooky. But much like their last three albums, there are many dreamy, beautiful, and cinematic elements.
It's an album that gets better with each listen so please GO BUY EMBYRONIC NOW!!! And if you want a little sneak preview, check out "Silver Trembling Hands"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiX-HDksbck