Zaireeka is an experimental album by American rock band The Flaming Lips, released on October 28, 1997, by Warner Bros. Records. Notable for its unconventional and ambitious concept, "Zaireeka" is a four-disc album intended to be played simultaneously on four separate audio systems. The album combines elements of experimental rock and psychedelic rock, creating a unique listening experience. "Zaireeka" is a result of The Flaming Lips' continuous exploration in sound and recording techniques, further establishing their reputation as avant-garde musicians.
Track Listing[]
No. | Title | Length | |
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1. | "Okay I'll Admit That I Really Don't Understand" (Disc 1) | 2:51 | |
2. | "Riding to Work in the Year 2025 (Your Invisible Now)" (Disc 1) | 7:02 | |
3. | "Thirty-Five Thousand Feet of Despair" (Disc 1) | 4:59 | |
4. | "A Machine in India" (Disc 1) | 7:21 | |
5. | "The Train Runs Over the Camel but Is Derailed by the Gnat" (Disc 2) | 6:15 | |
6. | "How Will We Know? (Futuristic Crashendos)" (Disc 2) | 2:25 | |
7. | "March of the Rotten Vegetables" (Disc 2) | 6:28 | |
8. | "The Big Ol' Bug Is the New Baby Now" (Disc 2) | 4:58 [Note: Each track is divided among the four discs, designed to be played simultaneously.] |