MGMT - Congratulations

so it's the album that a lot of the indie rock community has been waiting for.

sooooo much buzzing around it.

the new MGMT album 'Congratulations'.

so, what to expect from a band that helped get the Brooklyn scene noticed and indie rock itself by creeping on to the tongues of the mainstream with hits from their last album that even hit the most Top 40iest of dance floors in the clubs?

well, do NOT expect the same album twice.

in the first album we heard a band that seduced us with really odd loops and electronics. however, on this lp, as apparent in the first few songs, that's thrown out the window.

for example, the first two songs, are, no shit now, straight up Surf rocked influenced. don't believe me? then listen to 'Song for Dan Treacy'. Surf rock right down to the organ yo. but i'm not saying that its bad or you should start frowning. remember those are only the opening tracks.

continuing the album the listener is comforted by songs that sound like a MGMT record. 'Someone's Missing' is a tread back to familiar turf for the band as does their first single from this album 'Flash Delerium'. but when comparing it to their first lp, the listener gets HINTS of pre MGMT work, not necessarily the same band. once again not a bad thing really.

however, this album carries a lot of weight on it's hands. everyone wants the new 'Electric Feel' song. everyone is expecting the latest indie-rock crossover lp, well, while this lp deserves to be picked up by everyone, if you're expecting that kind of creation again- you will not get it.

instead MGMT have managed to deliver a truly great lp that is great for it's own separate reasons.

chanting choruses, references to a Beatles influence or ever 'Pet Sounds' era Beach Boys influence, excellent musical arrangements, some 70's AM radio pop sensibility, and experimentalism make this a great album. one you should OWN.

so please, enjoy 'Oracular Spectacular' for what it's worth. then, clear your ears and absorb this album at full capacity. the band is just getting warmed up.

street date 4/13/2010

Enjoi!

Le'

COPY AND PASTE LINKS

"song for dan treacy"mp3
http://www.mediafire.com/?dm24wmdd5mz

"flash delirium"mp3
http://www.mediafire.com/?mli0cdr3zml