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MGMT

MGMT is one of the most promising bands to release a record in 2008. In January 2008 they released their first full legnth release Oracular Spectacular on Columbia Records. Despite being signed to a major record label almost immeaditely the band certainly retains indie credibility touring with Of Montreal and playing many festival shows both domestic and abroad. Their sound varies from the soulful funk of "Electric Feel" to the psych-rock "Weekend Wars". Their claim to fame thus far is their deliciously trippy "Time to Pretend" which lyrics are a tounge in cheek ode to the rock star life and the melodies an homage to the Flaming Lips. The band plays up their funk with infectious sixties influenced melodies and lyrics that are both catchy and oddly introspective. The band's rainbow aethetic is played up with wildly colorful and out of this world music videos. When you first see "Time to Pretend" you will probably ask yourself, "are they high?" and despite the answer most likely being a 'yes' the band does a good job of mixing solid music and concept with elements both tribal and intergalactic.

Time to Pretend
Electric Feel