The Flaming Lips' Dark Side Of The Moon companion album was an April Fools prank

The Flaming Lips are known for ripping up the rule book, but now they’ve changed the whole meaning of April Fools by pulling a joke days early.

Yes, it seems that their recently-released companion album to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon was actually a prank for Funny Or Die. They have taken part in a series of videos for the comedy website, including a public announcement that they’re selling out, one where Portlandia‘s Fred Armisen replaces Coyne as frontman and more.

Watch their Dark Side Of The Moon ”session clip” beneath: