Review
Take a wild spin with MGMT’s 2008 debut, "Oracular Spectacular," an album that’s as eclectic as it is electrifying. It tosses you into a kaleidoscope of psychedelic, electronic, and indie rock vibes like clothes in a dryer—set on high spin, no less. And it doesn’t just dare to experiment; it dives headfirst with a grin. Every track pops with glossy production that's somehow also got that gritty garage band vibe, capturing the raw, experimental energy of youth wanting to thumb its nose at the norm.
Tracks like "Time to Pretend," "Electric Feel," and "Kids" are the golden trio here. "Time to Pretend" barrels through your speakers with a satirical sneer at the rock-star life, strapped to a rocket of bombastic electro-glam sounds. "Electric Feel" is like stumbling into a funky, fluorescent dance hall where Beck and Prince are the DJs—good luck not getting that groove stuck in your head. And "Kids"? It’s an infectious anthem that you’ll swear you’ve heard a million times, yet you’re pumped every time it hits. While some may squabble over the shifting soundscapes and vocal manipulations, these elements are precisely what stitch the album’s charm, revealing more quirks and hooks with each listen. - Leo
