Oracular Spectacular [Bonus Features] EXPLICIT LYRICS MGMT

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  • Release Date: 01/22/2008
  • Sales Rank: 919
  • Label: SONY
  • UPC: 886971951226

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  • "Feel Electric"
  • "Time to Pretend"

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    Oracular Spectacular [Bonus Features]

    1LISTENTime to Pretend 4:21
    2LISTENWeekend Wars 4:12
    3LISTENThe Youth 3:48
    4LISTENElectric Feel 3:49
    5LISTENKids 5:02
    6LISTEN4th Dimensional Transition 3:58
    7LISTENPieces of What 2:43
    8LISTENOf Moons, Birds & Monsters 4:46
    9LISTENThe Handshake 3:39
    10LISTENFuture Reflections 6:32
    11Electric Feel Interactive Video
    12Tour Photo Album Bonus Material
    13Photos from the Time to Pretend Video Shoot Bonus Material

    About this Artist

    Editorial Reviews

    When MGMT (pronounced "management") was asked by their record label for a list of their dream producers, with low expectations they sarcastically replied: Prince, Nigel Godrich, Barack Obama, and "not Sheryl Crow." Columbia returned with Dave Fridmann, the producer extraordinaire best known for his work with Flaming Lips and Mercury Rev. In typical Fridmann fashion, Oracular Spectacular is a glamorous mega-production through and through. Drums are massively distorted and shimmering keyboards are articulately layered as he takes the reigns, leading the duo through his daisy chain of onboard compressors, delay units, and whatever other mysterious studio gizmos and gadgets he uses to get his trademark sound. Expectedly, the 14 karat polish enhances MGMT's blend of psychedelic and indie-electro to a shiny sonic gleam, resulting in some of the catchiest pop songs to come from NYC since the turn of the millennium. The tunes sound classic and new all at once, paying homage to Bowie, the Kinks, and the Stones, while updating traditional progressions with flashes of Royal Trux, Ween, and LCD Soundsystem. It's a wonderful mess of musical ideas, ranging from the dancy disco thump and Bee Gees falsetto of "Electric Feel" to the gritty acoustic-based "Pieces of What," to the grimy synth groove on the anthemic "Time to Pretend." With tongues planted firmly in cheeks, sardonic wit is as abundant as Andrew Van Wyngarden and Ben Goldwasser spoof the stereotypical rock & roll lifestyle with lines like "Lets make some music, make some money, find some models for wives/I'll go to Paris take some heroin and fuck with the stars." Despite the ever-present irony, the songs never feel insincere and the record is inherently strong throughout, making it a solid start to their career. [The bonus version is an interactive CD-R with pictures of the band and a video for "Electric Feel." Jason Lymangrover, All Music Guide

    Customer Reviews

    AMAZINGby Anonymous

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    August 15, 2009: i had one of the most intense spiritual moments of my life listening to this album. the song 'electric feel' was vibing in the car and i looked out the window and saw the moon in the sky, and i was just in awe. MGMT brings nature and wonderment to a tangible and magical place. i felt like the moon was pouring down on me. it was beautiful.

    the entire cd is inspirational in that way. you get the sense that MGMT isn't really from 'here'. the lyricism, music, and mood is simply otherworldly.

    I Also Recommend: Walking on a Dream, Two Suns, Vampire Weekend, Voltaic [Deluxe Edition 2CD/2DVD], We Started Nothing.

    Best of alternativeby Anonymous

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    May 17, 2009: Immediately I fell in love with Electric Feel. A long while later, I went onto YouTube to find the rest of their songs, and was mesmerized with the rest of the album. The entire album is a masterpiece, and completely original. With songs like "4th Dimensional Transition", they add a bit of middle-eastern sound. Then there's "Of Moons, Birds, & Monsters", with the over 2 minute music solo, that is so catchy, that's the only part that stays in your brain. Though my personal favorite is "Future Reflections" and "Weekend Wars", the entire album is inspirational.


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    What to watch out for

    • Messages

    • Violence:

      Only minor references to guns, but nothing particularly violent.

    • Sex:

      Some sexual themes, but nothing explicit ("Shock me like an electric eel/baby girl/turn me on with your electric feel/I said ooh girl/shock me like an electric eel").

    • Consumerism:

      Not an issue.

    • Drugs:

      "Time to Pretend" has drug references: "I'll move to Paris, shoot some heroin and f--k with the stars/You man the island and the cocaine and the elegant cars," but this reference is in the context of a tongue-in-cheek song about the pitfall... More

      "Time to Pretend" has drug references: "I'll move to Paris, shoot some heroin and f--k with the stars/You man the island and the cocaine and the elegant cars," but this reference is in the context of a tongue-in-cheek song about the pitfalls of extravagant lifestyles. Close

    • Language:

      One song, "Time to Pretend," contains the line "…f--k with the stars."

    What Parents Need to Know

    About Oracular Spectacular [Bonus Features]

    Parents need to know that this album is full of metaphorical lyrics and loopy verses, but nothing inappropriate for teens. Several of the songs cover somewhat mature subject matter (references to guns, the pitfalls of extravagant lifestyles, depression), and the album will resonant best with teens probably dealing with coming-of-age issues.

    Families Can Talk About

    Families can talk about how special effects are used on this album. Does the use of synthesizers, unusual instrumentation and electronic effects enhance the themes of the album? Or does it detract or over-complicate the meaning of the lyrics?