Scratching The Door: The First Recordings CD

Scratching The Door takes a hard look at the Flaming Lips in their youthful chaos, exposing tracks that buzz with unrefined vigor. Mark Coyne's peculiar vocals contrast sharply with the band's later stardom, delivering a rawness lost in their polished hits. The disc serves up a bizarre Batman theme cover amid original works, reflecting a time steeped in wild experimentation rather than commercial conformity.