"Oczy Mlody" is the fourteenth studio album by American rock band The Flaming Lips. It was released on January 13, 2017, by Warner Bros. Records. The album is led by the band's frontman, Wayne Coyne, and it reflects the group's unique, experimental style.
The title "Oczy Mlody" is Polish for "eyes of the young," and the album is musically influenced by a mix of synthesizer sounds, psychedelic elements, and heavy bass lines. The album takes inspiration from various genres, primarily psychedelic rock, dream pop, electronic, and the signature experimental aspects that the band is known for.
Spread over 12 tracks, there's a dreamy and ethereal quality to the music, with various styles ranging from futuristic soundscapes to hypnotic lullabies. Singles from the album include "How?", "The Castle", and "We a Family", featuring Miley Cyrus on vocals. The album generally received positive reviews from critics for its experimental approach and creative sounds. It showcases the band's continuous progression and exploration of new sonic frontiers. It's a concept album, with lyrics often exploring themes of despair, confusion, drug use, death, and the search for identity.
Miley Cyrus's appearance on the record is not the first time she has collaborated with Coyne; she previously worked with The Flaming Lips on her 2015 album "Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz". The Flaming Lips are known for their impressive live performances, and "Oczy Mlody" was performed in its entirety for a special concert on the night of its release in their native Oklahoma City, underlining the significance of the album in their late-career discography.
