Damn today is a good day for new music. MGMT posted a new song titled “Flash Delirium” for free download on their website. Then Congratulations, a song sharing the same title as the album, leaked. Weird timing huh, almost seems deliberate.
Flash Delirium starts off very subdued, taking some time to explode into it’s spiced up groove. It has a funky vibe that only MGMT could pull off.
Congratulations is one of the most clear cut MGMT songs to date, relying on one sunny melody that is eagerly awaiting the summer. I honestly think that this is one of the best tunes that MGMT have written in their young career. It is partly a ballad, and I think that is why I love it. It doesn’t try to drown us in effects our unnecessary sounds. It is a band spilling their heart out in a pretty vulnerable way, and for that, I applaud MGMT. Sometimes less is more people!
These are only my initial thoughts. I still have to absorb all of the little details a bit more, but I gotta say, I am impressed. I was a little worried abut how MGMT would follow up Oracular Spectacular, but so far I have high hopes for the rest of Congratulations. They seem to have found a way to expand themselves, while maintaining the best parts of their previous efforts.
[mp3] : MGMT – Flash Delirium
[mp3] : MGMT – Congratulations (Sony asked me to take it down) – Youtube is your friend though
Make sure to grab your copy of Congratulations from insound on CD, Deluxe CD or Vinyl. Remember the album cover is sratch off. Totally worth a buy!!
EDIT: There is also a nice little video with the lyrics of Flash Delirium posted via MGMT’s official youtube page embedded below:
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So this is the album version of Congratulations?EXCELLENT! I liked the live concert YouTubes of it and I love this. I think MGMT are at their best when they strip down (Pieces of What is my favorite MGMT song), so this new title track really hits the spot. They’ve got incredible pop-song instincts.
Now I’m really excited for this album!
Yes will! I dont know how you do it, every time i go to your blog i’m greeted with amazing news. About to listen to the tracks now. Keep up the good work mate.
@ParallelC – Agreed. Pieces Of What is one of their best songs by far!
@Jo – Well firstly thanks for coming here at all! I’m glad that I am able to keep you entertained. I guess I have way too much interest in finding the newest music and freetime as a college student!
CHeck out http://mgmt-congratulations.com for all the new album news!
Wow! This is huge news. That’s why I love your blog!!
please someone send me the album version of congradulations to beavertonzoo@yahoo.com I would be soooo happy
so ready for this album to come out! it’s going to be so good
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Could someone please send me the album version of Congratulations?? I would really appreciate it!
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