Spikey Dream Flowers is the 1981 studio album by the British post-punk band The Spizzles, released through A&M Records. The project was led by Kenneth "Spizz" Spiers, a vocalist famous for changing his band's name nearly every year, recording alternatively as Spizzenergi, Athletico Spizz 80, and Spizzoil. For this specific album, the lineup featured guitarist Lu Edmonds, whose distinct, jagged guitar work helped shape the record's nervous energy. Musically, the album delivers a blend of driving new wave rhythms, synthesizer accents, and sharp art-punk sensibilities.
The album is highly regarded for its eccentric, science-fiction lyrical themes, which are prominently displayed on tracks like "Robot Holiday" and "Five Year Mission (Featuring 'The Return Of Spock')". While it did not match the commercial heights of the band's earlier hit single "Where's Captain Kirk?", Spikey Dream Flowers remains a cult classic for collectors of early 1980s alternative rock. It is celebrated today by post-punk enthusiasts for its quirky charm, dark humor, and stand-out tracks like "Central Park" and "Dangers Of Living".
