Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots CD

The Flaming Lips' "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" hits like a carnival ride gone sideways, one part adrenaline, two parts whimsy. Track like "Do You Realize?" feels like being told bedtime stories by a cartoon character, all while reality peeks through the corners, reminding you it's anything but a fairytale. It's not merely music; it's a kaleidoscope of imagination that could just as easily take you soaring or leave you scratching your head.