"The Terror" is the thirteenth studio album by American rock band The Flaming Lips, released on April 1, 2013 internationally and on April 16 in the U.S. The album was produced by the band's long-time collaborator Dave Fridmann and The Flaming Lips at Tarbox Road Studios. It was around this time that the band started to incorporate a more electronic and experimental approach to their music.
The album is marked by a bleak, introspective sound with minimal instrumentation. Speaking about the album, the band stated it is a reflection on life, acknowledging that even in moments when life seems purely chaotic or terrifying, it's important to confront those feelings, delve deep into them, and explore the real nature of reality. Although it adopts a darker tone than their previous work, the band emphasized that it's not a reflection of their personal lives but more about humanity's collective experience.
The entire album was recorded in a few days, with most of the music being made up of first takes. The tracks "Look...The Sun Is Rising" and "You Lust" became the lead singles off the album. Despite receiving mixed reviews initially, it found appreciation over time and is often cited as a turning point in the band's career towards a more mature and exploratory sound.
