Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
by The Flaming Lips
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 144 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 130 out of 144
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 144
  3. Negative: 8 out of 144

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  1. All_ButTrU4
    Sep 21, 2022
    8
    YBTPR is perhaps their most accessible masterpiece but it's the one im least impressed by out of their big three classics. It's not as dense as the others which despite permitting accessibility leaves a lot to be desired in terms of engagement . It is still by no means a bad album . With the opening "fight test" or the saccharine "do you realize? " there's just so much to be amazed by.YBTPR is perhaps their most accessible masterpiece but it's the one im least impressed by out of their big three classics. It's not as dense as the others which despite permitting accessibility leaves a lot to be desired in terms of engagement . It is still by no means a bad album . With the opening "fight test" or the saccharine "do you realize? " there's just so much to be amazed by. It's like radiohead's Hail to the Theif where it's a really solid record thst just doest match the caliber/expectation they've set for themselves even asthey venture into the fertile grounds of electronica.… Expand
  2. bhsmall
    Sep 25, 2020
    0
    Pretty bad album I will say. Does not have the humph that some of their other albums do.
  3. normankant
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    What are Flaming Lips? In this record they are a band playing in a dreamlike universe made of childhood aspirations and sterling naivety, a band experimenting with plastic beats and gummy sounds without forgetting that the core of all music are emotions, a band that studied psychedelic music and updated it.
  4. rodericrinehart
    May 28, 2015
    9
    Gorgeous album that stands the test of time. It will continue to be appreciated and listened to for many years by many people. So many great songs and so much feel.
  5. ekolite82
    Jul 11, 2012
    9
    Lot of great highlights on the this one. Lot of great songs. One of my favorites by them. Can't think of one I like better by them, really. A great album with good production values and emotional highs.
  6. j30
    Apr 23, 2012
    8
    Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots is extremely good the majority of the album, I'd even dare to call those areas great. There is, however, a few places feels a little underwhelming and you kind of lose interest, but that is few and far between.
  7. hydrawithears
    Nov 2, 2011
    8
    Yoshimi has already made history and I am truly happy that louds of people will discover it for itâ
  8. TatrTotz
    Sep 3, 2011
    10
    An excellent, beautiful, compelling Flaming Lips album.
    The album goes through times of being heavily electronic to plain old acoustic. You can feel the passion and genuine nature of The Flaming Lips through the lyrics and instrumentation of the music. All in all, a great album.
  9. Vampire25
    Dec 15, 2010
    10
    Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots is one of my favorite albums. It's simply amazing. Every song is just a treat to listen too. It's fresh, original, innovative, and purely just captivating. Songs such as "Do You Realize??" and "Fight Test" and "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt.1" is just beautiful music. All In All, Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots is a masterpiece. A
  10. crazy_goose
    Oct 20, 2010
    9
    I hesitated to give this album a 10, and eventually decided to give it a 9 because of one oddball (yoshimi battles the pink robots, pt. 2, is so out of nowhere and sonically bombastic that it doesn't mesh well with the rest of the sublime album). if you like progressive rock, pop rock, soft rock, electronic rock, songs about robots, songs about death, or an amazingly produced album thatI hesitated to give this album a 10, and eventually decided to give it a 9 because of one oddball (yoshimi battles the pink robots, pt. 2, is so out of nowhere and sonically bombastic that it doesn't mesh well with the rest of the sublime album). if you like progressive rock, pop rock, soft rock, electronic rock, songs about robots, songs about death, or an amazingly produced album that sounds gorgeous on a great sound system, then definitely go after this one. personally i find the two most popular songs, "do you realize?" and "yoshimi pt. 1", to be the first ones to listen to as they set a good tone for the album and they're not as out there as the rest of the album.… Expand
  11. mhmusicnmovies
    Sep 7, 2010
    10
    an incredibly beautiful album. Fight Test kicks things off strongly and the music never weakens. Yoshimi is catchy, mysterious, mesmerizing, and so much more. I find it almost impossible to compare this to, frankly, anything... The Flaming Lips arrive officially with this effort.
  12. ShaunC
    Jul 9, 2009
    10
    One of the most amazing and creative albums made within the last 30 years. I have been a Flaming Lips fan for about 6 years now and checked out all of their work. Their two best albums by far are Yoshimi and the Soft Bullitin. This album will warm and friendly guide on any "trip" you may wish to take.
  13. richard
    Nov 15, 2008
    7
    Really fun album, but in retrospective not amazing.
  14. Number45
    May 16, 2008
    10
    The most perfect album I've ever heard.
  15. CarlG.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    This album is one of few I have ever listened to that I would call a masterpiece (in the classical sense). The other is The Soft Bulletin. The album is a journey and you should listen to it from start to finish without interruption.
  16. MikeS
    Mar 8, 2008
    10
    A breathe of fresh air after listening to loads of crap by Nickelback, Gwen Stefani, Middle Finger Eleven, and you name it. If you enjoy Radiohead in their Kid A/OK Computer iteration, then you will love this!!!
  17. JamesM
    Sep 1, 2007
    7
    An ok album. A bit directionless.
  18. BobR
    Aug 26, 2007
    10
    I actually like this much better than the Soft Bulletin.
  19. DrJiberish
    Feb 25, 2007
    2
    Completely overrated! Same with everything else in my music collection. I give it a 2 and everything else a 1.
  20. Henry
    Oct 25, 2006
    10
    Just an amazing album that I had ever heard. All the songs stick to the theme of the album: scientific and mystery. I must give my special appalause to the Flaming Lips. They create an outstanding and full of characterisitic Yoshimi whom I can feel her bavery and love from the song "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots pt 1". Thanks Flaming Lips for the great album.
  21. JonL
    Jul 28, 2006
    10
    Sheds the symphonic sweep of The Soft Bulletin for dense, fluid electronica, while retaining the whimsical melancholy and thoughts on life, death, and humanity. The playfulness of the Lips doesn't detract from their more ruminative tracks, rather, it adds punch to the emotional impact and sheer beauty. As good as their previous album, and maybe the best album of the decade. Truly masterful.
  22. StephenI
    May 27, 2006
    10
    Amazing, I believe this album to be so far as one of the greatest albums of the decade.
  23. S.L.O'Robot
    Apr 25, 2006
    6
    Overrated, overhyped and staggeringly underwhelming in the wake of the vastly superior "The Soft Bulletin." "Yoshimi," I suspect, garnered most of its raves from: 1) critics who missed the boat on "The Soft Bulletin," and wanted to appear to be in-the-know on the next record, or; 2) those ready to anoint FL as godhead in the afterglow of TSB. If you're new to the Lips and looking for Overrated, overhyped and staggeringly underwhelming in the wake of the vastly superior "The Soft Bulletin." "Yoshimi," I suspect, garnered most of its raves from: 1) critics who missed the boat on "The Soft Bulletin," and wanted to appear to be in-the-know on the next record, or; 2) those ready to anoint FL as godhead in the afterglow of TSB. If you're new to the Lips and looking for a good starting point, skip this one and go straight to "The Soft Bulletin."… Expand
  24. mr.hankey
    Apr 21, 2006
    10
    Beautiful, Sonic and Underrated. This is what I think of the 2002 album by the Flaming Lips Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. The album is a message that cannot be determined but is only understood by the band and the twisted frontman Wayne Coyne. The album does not work out as well as the amazing 1999 release " The Soft Bulletin" but is still one of the best albums to come out since 2000. Beautiful, Sonic and Underrated. This is what I think of the 2002 album by the Flaming Lips Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. The album is a message that cannot be determined but is only understood by the band and the twisted frontman Wayne Coyne. The album does not work out as well as the amazing 1999 release " The Soft Bulletin" but is still one of the best albums to come out since 2000. It is beautiful and the standout tracks seem to be "Fight Test" and "Do You Realize?" which stood out because of their catchy guitar riffs and amazing lyrics. If you should get an album by the Flaming Lips I would recommend The Soft Bulletin but if you are a longtime fan like myself then I would recommend this which proves to be the Lips at their tip top form.… Expand
  25. drewB
    Apr 4, 2006
    10
    my balls have just been tripped off
  26. BearlyyBearlyy
    Mar 27, 2006
    6
    Completely over-rated. Just about above average.
  27. BillH
    Mar 6, 2006
    10
    One of the best albums I've ever heard. Simple messages on life, death and love told through ambitious and uplifting song. Yes, to some, some of the instrumentals and songs may sound a bit much, but if you have an ear for the weird and different, you'll love this.
  28. sans
    Feb 15, 2006
    10
    this album convinces you to be a better person!
  29. Gray
    Jan 21, 2006
    9
    Incredible Album
  30. MattJ
    Nov 2, 2005
    10
    Magic
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Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Ink Blot Magazine
    90
    The measured use of electronics recalls nothing so much as OK Computer, and in some ways Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots sounds like that album might have if Thom Yorke believed in God.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Songs like "Fight Test" and "Do You Realize" have various tics--but they're so sweet-souled that such sins are easily forgiven. [19 July 2002, p.74]
  3. Mojo
    90
    If Yoshimi.... lacks the sheer shock value of Bulletin's panoramic delirium, its peak moments are enough to make it one of 2002's most rewarding releases. [Album of the Month, Aug 2002, p.92]
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