MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
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Free Music Review: Really amazing, for what it is
Hit: 5 Stars
MGMT, (formerly The Managment) is a New York based band that is in that rarified world of psychodelia. I am sure they are a killer live show, these bands by and large are made or broken on their live show.
That said (and with the acknowledgement I will never see one of their shows live because of my profound allergy to certain types of smoke) I really love this style of music. And this particular band's approach, which is more Oasis than The Dead, is a fine example of the breed.
Lyrically, they're fairly impenetrable (though I get the subtle references to certain types of drug use) but even if I don't understand much of what is being said, I do enjoy the way they say it.
The vocals are fairly standard, but are presented well. The best song (IMHO) is Kids. The walking base line and missive about keeping your carbon footprint small is catchy in the extreme.
I hardily recommend this to all lovers of music that tickles your frontal lobes.
Free Music Review: Nice debut album, but even better live!
Hit: 4 Stars
I admit I hadn't heard of MGMT until I heard them on WOXY ("BAM! The Future of Rick & Roll!), the internet-only station that brings you the best indie-music in this country, bar none!
"Oracular Spectecular" (10 tracks, 40 min.) is the debut album of MGMT, and starts off with an exubertant (and radio single) "Time to Pretend", the best track on the album. The band brings a mix of techno-rock along with more off-center sounds, and it all sounds great. Other highlights on this album include "Weekend Wars", which starts off acoustic but then evolves just great, a stomping "Electric Feel", a dizzying "4th Dimension Transition" and the closer "Future Reflections", which summarizes the album perfectly.
In all, this is quite a nice debut album. I had the good fortune of catching these guys live a few weeks ago at the Coachella music festival, where they brought most of these songs live, and it sounded even better than on the album. They worked the Mojave tent where they played to a frenzy, quite the experience. In all, this debut album is quite nice and I can't wait to see where MGMT will go from here!
Free Music Review: Up-and-coming Techno-Rock Group
Hit: 4 Stars
I first learned of MGMT when they appeared on the David Letterman show, and I was intrigued by their grungy/campy look and the tonal pull of "Time to Pretend." (This song also was part of the soundtrack for the film "21.") The version of the song on this CD is much more highly produced, with liberal synthesizing to enhance this retro-psychedelic ode to drugs and to living fast and hard. The Brooklyn duo of Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser write their own music and lyrics, perhaps explaining why the songs so perfectly match their plaintive vocals.
The tracks are an eclectic mix. The previously mentioned "Time to Pretend" is made-to-order for pop stations. The pseudo-disco "Electric Feel" seems composed for the dance floor, although the lyrics seem at once mindless and sexually sly. "Weekend Wars" has a much more indie feel -- probably what Mick Jagger would sound like if he came of age a few years ago. The desolation of the haunting "Pieces of What" hints at a maturity that many other tracks don't, suggesting that these two musicians might be on the verge of something more powerful.
I generally approach electro/techno with apprehension since so much of it strikes me as pretentious. However, MGMT has the right mix of camp, substance, and talent, making this CD both unique and memorable, even after several listenings. When this album falters -- and it does occasionally -- it regains its balance almost immediately.
Free Music Review: Disco Meets 70s Space Rock
Hit: 3 Stars
I was intrigued by the sound clips of this album and I like the CD too. These guys have a sound that at times is blatantly disco, other times is like space rock and sometimes like 90s alt rock. One song, "Of Moons, Birds & Monsters", has a guitar solo reminiscent of Hendrix's solo in All Along The Watchtower. Overall I find the album pretty satisfying on repeated listening, although I doubt I'll be listening to it 4 months from now. It's easygoing and sometimes (the disco times) outright fun. It doesn't take itself too seriously, but isn't completely silly either. If you like the sound clips you'll probably like this CD just as much.Free Music Review: Not bad, not bad...
Hit: 3 Stars
Ok, so I am more of a Justin Timberlake kind of guy, but I do like some techno and dance as well. I was surprised by Oracular Spectacular because all-in-all, there was some decent tracks on here. It's not something where I think the entire CD was worth it, but about 3 of the tracks I did enjoy. I would suggest that this album is for people who are more into the alternative scene than electronic pop.