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Pretty good stuff, even beyond the two tracks I knew. A nice debut. Always appreciate it when all the music is done by just one or two people.
Those three songs (I don’t need to name them, but just in case: time to pretend, electric feel, and kids) were inescapable in 2007-08. I think I even saw these guys at Lollapalooza around then. And, as I remembered, the rest of the album is just okay. Between a 3 and a 4 on the strength of those three songs and some scattered nice moments, but I think ultimately a 3 reflects the whole of the album more accurately.
Super sauce
Congratulations is better Will I listen to again: 50%
Solid album. 3 songs that are 5s but the rest doesn’t hold up to those 3. Great change of pace to everything else that was being released at the time. 3.75
Fun and nostalgic electronic album. Listened to a bunch of these songs when I was younger. Good listen.
Freshman favorite
Really solid album, I like how much the instrumentation switches up and the range of sounds they have throughout all the songs
👾
-The nostalgia conjured by this album is unbeatable -The singles are the stand-out tracks for me however the rest of the album is also really listenable
I love their heavy electric sound
I've never listened to the whole album before... Big mistake. Great sound. 4th dimensional transition wasn't to my tastes but all the other songs *chef kiss* 4.6/5
Nice pop-alternative listening.
Time to Pretend 4.3 Weekend Wars 4 The Youth 3.8 Electric Feel 4.4 Kids 4.5 4th Dimensional Transition 3.3 Pieces of What 3.6 Of Moons, Birds & Monsters 3.6 The Handshake 3.7 Future Reflections 3.2 Score: 3.84
probably would not have listened if not for this 1. omfg they put this one in the minecraft movie trailer 3. very nice, vocals remind me of bowie at points 6. really like this one good album, just not entirely my thing, i've definitely heard at least half the songs before
Poppy electronic goodness, very synth very cool, and a whole bunch of guys on it, well done haha
The album's massive hits stick out like a thumb (for the better), compared with the rest of the album which is just decent indie rock with nice electronic elements.
The electronic more popular songs were great but everything else was mid
Sounds like a synthetic ride through the galaxy! Turn me on with your electric feel, shock me like an electric eel!
I'm fairly certain you could consider Electric Feel a disco song. I like the awkward vocal style of the lead singer, it adds an endearing, sincere quality to the music. The hits are very synth heavy, but alot of the other songs here are oddly folky.
This one gave me no Time to Pretend. Just a nice Electric Feel
I didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped. It's an unusual blend of pop and rock, but in this case, they don't really complement each other well. The album cover reflects the overall vibe, but again, it’s not my cup of tea.
Soundtrack of the late 2000s. Just a perfect album.
The singles are undoubtedly stone cold classics of the time but always felt it more difficult to get into the rest of the record.
The highs of this album are excellent. Unfortunately, they only comprise about a third of the album. The rest is serviceable, but unremarkable.
Very European in style, I did like it as not something I had listened to before except Kids. Not sure I will return to it but worth at least one listen. A well produced piece of Pop music
full of bangers, I had no clue these were the ppl who made them loo
Good for whatever it is. Happy to listen to it- would not listen to it on my own. Time to Pretend Weekend Wars The Youth Electric Feel Was this one of their big singles? This feels a bit familiar Kids Oh, this is the big single 4th Dimensional Transition Pieces of What Of Moons, Birds & Monsters The Handshake Future Reflections
Nostalgic, despite never really listening to their stuff. Fun instrumentals, though the vocal work felt a tad too distant for me at times. Good time overall though, and I enjoyed the overall composition! I'm between 'Electric Feel' and 'Time to Pretend' for faves!
Really miss this era of psychedelic indie music. One of the highlights from this whole time period.
OK, didnt really catch my attention and was quite samey
This album isn't the best, but the hits defined a generation and I have to rate it as such. Best Songs: Time to Pretend, Weekend Wars, Electric Feel, Kids Worst Songs: The Youth
What's this? A post-2005 indie pick from a band that's actually pretty popular? I must be dreaming right now! MGMT is actually a band that I have heard of before, which is a strong sign that they're important enough to be included in a list like this. So, how do I feel about their debut album, Oracular Spectacular? Well, I think the album is quite befitting of its name, because this album is indeed spectacular! It's great! I really really like this album. The vocals aren't my favorite, but they do feel genuine and fit the lyrical themings of the album. Speaking of which, this album's writing is solid! There's songs about things like growing up, war, love, and other things of the sort. The writing itself is fairly respectable. The sound is what really sticks out to me here. There's a mix of synthpop and psychedelic elements that feels very modern and I love it. The album is kind of split into two halves, which is pretty cool. The first half is absolutely stacked, with it including this album's big singles, "Time to Pretend," "Electric Feel," and "Kids." Those songs are all excellent (especially "Kids"), but the backhalf of the album still has some great deep cuts like "Of Moons, Birds, & Monsters." Overall, Oracular Spectacular is an outstanding debut album that I think is deserving of its recognition on a list like this. High 4/5.
BEST SONGS: -The Handshake -Time to Pretend -The Youth
I had this album and just got rid of it, oddly enough, a couple of weeks ago. I kept four tracks: "Time to Pretend", "Kids", "Electric Feel", Of Moons, Birds & Monsters". The rest just kind of left me 'meh'. I think the rest of this record and future records had them alternating between trying to recapture the magic of their hits, and experiment like their heroes did. Neither effort quite succeeded. These few songs, though, worked for me on many levels and pushed this record up to 3 stars.
Inte nåt särskilt. Trea
2007. 5/10 Time to Pretend Electric Feel Kids
Багато хто говорить, що у час свого виходу, альбом зробив справжній фурор, лунав із кожної праски і всіх порядком дістав. Проте у мене подібних спогадів немає, адже в ті часи, я слухав зовсім іншу, більш важку музику. А з Oracular Spectacular познайомився вже десь у середині 2к10-х. І навіть тоді, він звучав особливо, космічно та був мало на що схожим. Створюючи цей альбом MGMT просто отримували фан та намагались створити дуже сильні поп-хіти, які при цьому будуть звучати максимально дивно. Змішуючи #indierock із #psychodelicpop їм вдалося створити музику, яка за своїм духом дуже нагадувала Talking Heads, адже була такою ж нетиповою для свого часу, але при цьому неймовірно чипляючою. Усі ці дивні «космічні» сінти та атональні гармонії, ніби і були родом із минулого, звучали настільки сучасно та стильно, що, навпаки, справляли враження «музики майбутнього». Але чим ця робота подобається найбільше, так це своєю магічною здатністю дарувати тепле почуття ностальгії за безтурботною юністю. І ця ностальгія не привʼязана до чогось конкретно, та відомого. Вона просто існує тут немов невідʼємна частина композиції. Навіть тематично, його основною ідеєю є важливість пошуку свого місця в житті. Коли фокус має бути на тому, що тобі справді подобається робити, а не на «грошах та славі». І ностальгічний настрій, як ніколи гарно, товаришує із цією тематикою.
Oracular Spectacular boasts some of the biggest radio hits that effectively blend indie pop and electronica. Time To Pretend, Kids, and Electric Feel seemed to soundtrack the late 2000s with it's pretty electronic textures and modern psychedelic influence. Aside from the hits, the album doesn't do much to impress me. The back half especially feels like there isn't much going on.
i have listened to this album more times than i can count. this is extremely formative music for me.
4 - I kinda wished it was more than the songs I already loved, but it was not a very consistent listen
Tiene 2 canciones nada mas en lo que a mi respecta
Familiar with the hits Kids but have never listened to their albums not a bad listen to be fair after several mediocre albums and worth adding to my Spotify for future can't believe its 2007 tho
Really nostalgic. The Singles Are really Great and some of the other Songs Are excellent Too. First half is was netter than the second one though
I normally hate synth pop, but this hits. Perfect combo of synth pop, neo pyschadelia, 2000s pop, and 18 year old nostalgia
There are a few tracks that I really enjoy, but not all.
Hell yeh! This came out when I was 17 so is full of nostalgia for me. No skips!
The singles are obviously mega, but some of the album tracks are also really great, Weekend Wars and Of Moons, Birds & Monsters. I'm leaning towards a 4 because I don't totally love this, but it is really good.
Not as good as We (Don't) Care EP Also I was gonna say Mellon Collie and the Infinite Album seriously that shit is way too long
The three hit singles are supremely annoying, mostly thanks to their repetitive, squeaky keyboard riffs. The rest is actually quite decent.
the hits are good, and plentiful, but outside those its a little dry. I do have to commend them for a varied experience though, no two songs sound alike. I remember Electric Feel the most because one year houseboating with friends there was a boat parked next to us that played it on loop until 5am.
Really fun creative album. Forgot how many hits were on here. I’m knocking a star off because I was checked out by the end and didn’t notice that I was 3 songs into a Spotify Recommends playlist.
Toyed with giving this a 5 because I do think it's one of the top ten albums of the aughts...but 3 of the songs on the second side are forgettable, so 4 it is. Still a favorite of mine though.
I did really enjoy this. However I'm starting to notice a lot of male singers on this list have that alt rock very nasily voice. Hopefully this doesn't impact further study.
Good album
I really love "kids". There's something so nostalgic about it for me. Almost like a time I listened to it so much at some point in my life I can't quite remember now. Other than that unfortunately the album as a whole didn't do it for me. I was never the biggest fan of "electric feel" which is what everyone always talks about. I get the whole parodying pop thing, but it just didn't end up doing it for me.
Fun album it was very 2000s but in a good way. Favorite Songs: Time To Pretend, Electric Feel, Pieces of What, and Kids
Great album, I already listen to it regularly
It slaps. I vibed to the whole thing.
This album defined mid 2000-10 indie rock:pop. Outside of the obvious smash hits…. 🤷🏼♀️ unmemorable. 3.5
I liked this at the time, without thinking that it would end up on any sort of ‘best ever albums’ list. But screw it, it belongs, and it holds up 18 years later. The three singles are all A+, and a large part of the soundtrack to my uni years (I remember Time to Pretend closing the original series of Skins, which seemed like the perfect pairing). The rest of the album is strong too, full of grooves and dreamy melodies and just the right amount of genre-hopping experimentation. The downwards key change on The Youth always makes me smile. 4.5
Woooo
Was not sure if this was hard rock or synth pop depending on the song
very good
Meh. The only good thing about this album is the nostalgia summer vibe.
🌟🌟🌟🌟— 4[.2] of 5 stars: If there was ever an album that could capture the feeling of nostalgia, it would be this one, especially on its hits. It’s wonderfully artistic, with incredible instrumentation, and each track feels like it has its own unique soundscape, whether it be the synthesizers on “Time To Pretend,” the driving bassline on “Electric Feel,” or the playful samples and drums on “Kids,” each seems to transport me to a different world, all culminating into a singular nostalgic journey, with unexpected twists throughout, that kept me hooked in. 👍: Of Moons Birds & Monsters⭐️, Electric Feel, Time to Pretend, Future Reflections, Kids 👎: Pieces of What ⭐️ = favourite (for future reference)
rating- 4/5. > they have such a unique sound imo and I think this is a really good album! I like the theme too of growing up and stuff. kids was my song back in the day:(. 4th dimensional transition was weird. of moons birds monsters instrum was nice. late night summer kinda album. > thumbs up: the youth, electric feel (THROWBACK WTF), kids (crying emoji this song is so good), future reflections. W pull for day 2 ^_^
Slaps
Enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. Kids was overplayed in my youth so much always avoided this one
I like this. I feel like alt rock is so expansive and can incorporate some many things now with the influences of tech and synethizers and how they impact sound. This is an album that shows more young and modern takes on society with a new and different sound. Sometimes it gets a little whiny but overall I appreciate the newness and uniqueness this brings to music.
I'm familiar with the hits: Time to Pretend, Electric Feel, & Kids. "A family of trees wantin' to be haunted" I'm not sure what this song is about but I get the feeling it's some kind of Stephen King summer camp thing. The non-hits didn't super grab me but I didn't dislike them. They were pretty creative.
I was already pretty familiar with this album. Really great hits on here! There aren’t any songs I dislike, I feel like this is all quite well done. Their high notes get a tad grating after awhile, but I’m a fan regardless!
Absolute classic of its era. The hits are great but some of the lesser known songs (Moons and Monsters, Handshake) are what really make this album sing.
Another completely unknown band for me. Nice tunes. Good album overall.
I remember the singles quite well from my youth. This really was a hot time for these indie/electronica acts, was it? The production and catchy electronic compositions stand out, but so too do the strange lyrics. I guess the latter was normal for this genre. Anyway, the singles (Time to Pretend, Electric Feel, Kids) absolutely carry this album, as the latter half doesn't reach nearly the same heights. What did impress me was the fact that the duo of VanWyngarden and Goldwasser pretty much did it all here, as both were the only personnel involved with the production & composition. That's worth something at least. Mid to high 3.
Wow. This is really good. I’ve heard this album’s big songs plenty of times, but this was my first time listening to the entire album. This album is very much my bullshit. And today I learned a producer on this album (Dave Fridmann) has been involved in a lot of other stuff I love.
Ooh this was fun to revisit. I liked this a lot back in the day and I’m happy to report it still works for me. Fun, artsy dance-rock like a folkier Talking Heads or something. Good good stuff.
Really, really good. I’d never listened to this. It’s awesome.
Pretty awesome stuff. Will go down as a classic and genre-creating band and album.
Disco totalmente generacionl. Mgmt, los mejores en lo sullo
Love some of these songs, bring back great memories of my Bristol days, but the back half sort of drops off, so 4 out of 5 stars
4th Dimensional Transition was a little anxiety-inducing for me, so I couldn't listen all the way through Pieces of What was the second song I didn't much care for Pretty good otherwise! 3.5
Swirly, bubbly fun. I've only heard their hits before, so I'm glad to have this exposure to a genuinely enjoyable listening experience.
Не моё
Obviously it rules
Finally pulling through with a modern pick that stood the test of time. MGMT is a special band.
First half great but then really uneven
The ultimate millennial hit album. Heart this a ton when it came out and MGMT were the flavor of the week in indie circles. Interesting to see if it holds up. I mean, it's a cool album. This flavor of danceable indie pop is cool, but I don't think it's a very strong album when listening to it right now. The Bowie-esque "Weekend Wars" is very cool, but the rest of the album is like a watered down version of Of Montreal. It's still a fun listen but I'd rate it as two stars because it's definitely not a must listen.
Yhup
I think some of the songs in this album are slightly tainted from being incredibly overplayed on radio back in high school days. They're some fun songs, but I don't think it's my favorite style, particularly not as a whole album.
Started off strong, ended a little underwhelming but overall a great album 4/5
A favorite and would always listen to again…loved this album so much in law school. Was so excited to get it and it delivered. First half of the album is my favorite, and electric feel is a forever banger. Really a 4.5 for me.
Album #500! Crazy. The hits from this album were huge when I graduated high school - lots of nostalgia here.
Love it all. These songs have become bigger than their parts
Excellent album - great blend of indie rock with electronic. Kids is an all-time song.
Classic album, half full of huge hits and the other half is pretty good too.
songs i like: time to pretend, the youth, electric feels, kids
MGMT - Oracular Spectacular One of the best pop albums of the 2000's. Also, it's surprising that the singles here are better than the rest of the songs on this album (other than "Of Moons, Birds & Monsters). It's really consistent and overall it makes it an enjoyable and fun listen to it. In the end, this is really good! 1.- Time to Pretend = 10/10 2.- Weekend Wars = 9/10 3.- The Youth = 9/10 4.- Electric Feel = 10/10 5.- Kids = 10/10 6.- 4th Dimensional Transition = 8/10 7.- Pieces of What = 7/10 8.- Of Moons, Birds & Monsters = 10/10 9.- The Handshake = 7/10 10.- Future Reflections = 8/10 FINAL SCORE: 8.8/10
Solid record; these dudes truly did something original with their sound. Glad I got to listen to the whole thing via this journey!
Nice, i like it
Great listen
Album art:4
I love how this record captures a nostalgic sound and vibe. However, aside from the big hits, it didn’t connect with me all that much.
Sure cool. This is already in my playlist gimme something NEW!!!!
Kids is a banger obviously. The rest are a little bit soulless…
It's an album that existed. If I was another person back when it was released, it might have really connected with me. Handshake and Future Reflections had musical moments I liked, the rest of it I either knew too well, or didn't care to know. Sorry MGMT, I'm not your audience. <3
It's a really good record with some bangers that will stand up while being totally a product of the time. It sounds a bit dated while only being 18 years old.
Yeah man. (I'd never heard this album before.) This is lovely psychedelic pop music. Apparently MGMT opened for Radiohead after this album. Cool. Makes sense. Again, lovely. And also? I'm likely never coming back to it. Not sure why, but I'm not. (Giving 2.5 starts)
Not that good, I'm bored now
Great! Lots of songs I recognize but didn't know were related. Not really sure what to add yet
Not my bag at all, sorry.
This whole album is mostly overshadowed by 3 incredible songs, the rest sadly didn't reach those same heights, but this album is still pretty damn good and feels shorter than 40 minutes. I'm teetering between a high 3 or a low 4 on this one I think I gotta give it the low 4. "Time to Pretend" and "Kids" are too damn catchy
Oracular Spectacular is an album that feels more like a cultural artefact of the late 2000s than anything truly memorable. It leans entirely on two monster singles, "Electric Feel" and "Kids," which admittedly still hold up as fun, catchy tracks that remind me of my first years living in Connecticut. Beyond that? The album quickly devolves into a tedious slog of dreary filler and pretentious psych-rock posturing. The non-single tracks are indulgent exercises in spacey, high-frequency noise that feel like a deliberate rehash of the worst parts of 1970s psych-rock. Instead of coming across as innovative, the production sounds washed-out, and the song writing feels half-baked. If you want an example of how it should be done, Gorillaz's Melancholy Hill from around that time shows how to mix radio-style vocals, synth-pop, and rock in a way that feels cohesive and inspired. While Oracular Spectacular gave the world a couple of hits that defined a brief moment in time, the rest of the album is a hollow, frustrating experience that reeks of style over substance. For every "Electric Feel," there’s a barrage of uninspired, screechy nonsense that makes you wonder why you’re even still listening. Two good tracks can’t save an album this bloated with filler.
The three singles that everyone knows are obviously iconic bangers. The other 7 songs are a lot more of a mixed bag and feel like they come from a different, 60s psychedelica inspired album. I'm not sure if this contrast was intended or not and I'm not going to complain about the existence of Kids or Time to Pretend in this world, but it is some STRANGE sequencing. The true classic MGMT album is Little Dark Age imo, and I hope it appears on this list.
I get it. You can hear how this set up the sound for the 2010s. But whether or not that is a good thing is another story.
This is #day166 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… well, modern indie. I've heard "Time to Pretend," "Youth," and "Kids" at some point. Listening to this record begs the question: does this music have such lasting power to deserve a spot on the list? Yeah, it's kind of well put together, blending genres and styles from various decades, but there's nothing memorable aside from the three cuts I've mentioned. I was going to give this a 2, but let it be a 3 out of 5. Looking forward to #day167.
While not my favorite genre or band I can't deny how much this changed the sound of pop/electronic music in the US for a couple of years. Some good earworms in there, I think this album will stay enjoyable and relevant for a while.
really enjoyed it:)) some kinda childhood-teen summer memories/vibes release
Listened to this album many times before and I love it. Every single song is excellent. I've been through phases of being obsessed with almost every song, so a standout song list would just be almost the full album.
Easy and fun listen, and the hits are nostalgic. A good project with a lot more layered production than I first imagined. Best song: Electric Feel Worst song: 4th Dimensional Transition Cover check: They dressed well for the party
This album is, without a doubt, a modern classic. It's not perfect, but most of these tracks are genre-defining. It's an incredibly forward-thinking record, feeling far beyond its time while simultaneously being the perfect encapsulation of what was to come for the remainder of the '00s and the 2010s. From the production to the songwriting and performances, MGMT really tapped into something special. 9.5/10
Mediocre writing, would listen to once but not anything I feel I need to go back to
High and lows
HOW GOOD! Some timeless classics that define a generation. I love this album, from beginning to end it attempts to bring the old back and make it new in MGMT’s own way. No wonder so many millennials love these guys. Sure there are some tunes that fall a bit flat, but overall it’s different, it’s fun, it’s cool.
3/5
It's such a nostalgic album for me. And a great one at that.
Had heard the hits (which were the most enjoyable part of this for me) but the rest was still fun to listen to. Not jumping up to go listen to their next album
Super catchy, I'm unsure why it is but I actually had an okay time listening to this inspite of hits being overplayed to hell
The amount of airplay the hits from this album still get is a testament to how great they are. Solid album that goes in many interesting directions with influences from Bowie, Shoegaze, Prog, and Synth-pop. Great entry into music for these kids, if you can find it check out the video of them playing Kids to a crowd of about a dozen when they were just starting.
Great album! It gets you in a party mood while also feeling a bit melancholic, and it somehow works perfectly.
Not for me
- hat mir ganz gut gefallen, mich aber nicht komplett umgehauen - Kids ist "witzigerweise" das zweite Lied, das ich jemals bei Spotify in meine Lieblingssongs aufgenommen habe (so früh, dass nicht mal ein Datum dransteht, aber es muss 2014 oder vorher gewesen sein, denn das dritte Lied ist "Wicked Ways" von Eminem und das wurde am 10. April 2014 hinzugefügt)
Spectacular
Only enjoyed the songs I know
I mean, such a classic of the 2000s. MGMT was touched by grace on their debut album at least for the first five songs.
Like Wikipedia says.
Overall: 8/10 I know and love the singles off of this album passionately but for some reason I've never felt compelled to listen to the entire thing. What a dummy. I do think the singles are far and away better than every other track on the album but when the singles are this good it doesn't really matter. I just enjoy that they tried to do something a little different with each song, with electronic and folky sounds co-mingling in a pot of insanely catchy pop music. Has it aged well? That I'm not sure, but it's at least a great capsule of what 2007 was like (I would assume, I was only 10 at the time). Fav Song: Time to Pretend Least Fav Song: Of Moons, Birds & Monsters
Good tunes
"Control yourself. Take only what you need from it." Great album that still holds up. I love the Specials' Ghost Town drum beat that makes at least two appearances here. Liked Songs Added: Time To Pretend Electric Feel Kids Pieces Of What
A really enjoyable album for my Sunday morning walk along the beach but for the rest of my life I doubt it would reappear
One of my personal top 10 albums of all time. Will never get old.
10/10 no notes
Strong opening track, followed by repetition. Electropop is the disco of the 21st century, take that for what it's worth.
Enjoyable
Bon petit album, rien de fou mais ça s'écoute gentiment
Something weird happened. I listened to the whole album, it wasn't great but it was good enough that I made it all the way through. And then, the Kids track came on again before I could close the tab - and I really enjoyed it. So I thought I'd give the album another go. Turns out the Kids track is the highlight, the rest of it is pretty boring.
Aside from the three famous ones, this album is nothing to write home about.* Surprised it made the list. *One exception being Pieces of What which is pretty good.
4/5
This album was a really enjoyable listen!! Mgmt's debut, Oracular Spectacular, that was intended as an attempt of mockery on modern pop music but ironically ended up creating 3 of the most popular dance tunes of 2008. The themes throughout the album stayed focused on youth, growing up, rebellion, and how it felt for their childish dreams of fame and fortune to come true as adults. Overall this album made me feel very pumped and I'm glad that I had the opportunity to discovery it, although it did disappoint me to hear that mgmt didn't particularly love the album themselves.
The big name songs are hard to enjoy at this point but the in-between songs are actually quite enjoyable, if a little lackluster
Upon first listen, I got the feeling that MGMT were the North American equivalent of Empire of the Sun with the bright, overtly neon approach to their music. While that may be the case, what makes Oracular Spectacular stand out from that is the overt commitment to the bit and MGMT keeps the vibe intact as they sail to the next stage. Favorites: Time to Pretend, The Youth, Electric Feel, Kids, Pieces of What, Of Moons, Birds & Monsters, The Handshake.
Decent debut
3.5 stars
Not bad
Oh wow, I totally forgot about MGMT. Some of these songs were the club anthems of my youth. No way you can not like those 15 years later, even if you didn't really even like them at the time. But actually there's a lot of richness here that I didn't appreciate as a drunk 20 year old at 3am.
no es para mi
3.5
A great album led mostly by two very strong songs, kids and time to pretend. Upbeat music contrasted with the actual lyrics. You can just allow the songs to wash over in happy pop or pay attention to the lyrics for an alternate experience. A great album.
Ah, Oracular Spectacular, an album I know well. This album, in conjunction with Vampire Weekend's self-titled debut, are the reason that I got heavily into indie music in the late aughts through the mid 2010's. It must have been in late 2008 when my brother gave me a burned CD of this album, and I instantly fell in love. I had been out of college for about a year, and throughout my life, I had listened to a lot classic rock and eighties music. Those opening synthesizer sounds on "Time To Pretend" hooked me in from the start; I had no idea that bands were still making music that harkened back to the synthesizers that dominated pop music in the eighties. I still follow MGMT's music (Loss of Life was my favorite album in 2024), but I haven't listened to this album in a while, because I knew it would come up for me eventually on this list. I can't think of a better way to spend a Monday than to try to feel like I'm 24 again! Well, I didn’t feel like I was 24 again, but I sure as hell enjoyed listening to this today. Oracular Spectacular is outstanding from start to finish, and is a shining jewel in the crown of the indie sleaze era. It always blows me away that OS came out in 2007, because it feels like the perfect bridge from the Bush administration to the Obama administration. The themes of disillusionment on this album wound up being incredibly prophetic for the impending financial crisis of 2008, but I guess that’s because some themes are always relevant. The singles off of this album carry a lot of weight in the court of public opinion, and for good reason; all three of them are an absolute blast of pulsing synths, fuzzy guitars, and vivid imagery. Even almost eighteen years later, “Time to Pretend,” “Electric Feel,” and “Kids” all make me want to dance. I’d never noticed before that there are some really subtle background vocals on “Electric Feel” that are absolutely fantastic. “Time to Pretend” will always hold a special place in my heart because it’s the first MGMT song I ever heard, but “Kids” is my favorite off of this album by a slim margin. I know the rest of this album tends to lose people a little bit, but I honestly think the other songs are just as good as the singles. Yes, they don’t have as much of a pop song feel to them, but this is a psychedelic album, through and through. The rest of the songs may not have that pop song structure, but they’re still full of wonderful electronic elements that are perfectly layered that creates a cohesive atmosphere on the album. “Pieces of What” is my favorite of the non-singles from this album. I love that it starts off with just an acoustic guitar, but the song gets denser and more beautiful as it goes along, and the string arrangements at the end are fantastic. I got to see MGMT live back in 2010 when they were touring for Congratulations (Tame Impala opened for them), and if I could go back and relive any day from my life, that day is at the top of the list. Listening to this album today really deepened my love for MGMT, and I spent a lot of time listening to Loss of Life last year. If you like this album, I highly encourage you to check out Congratulations as well. These guys are musical geniuses, and this is easily one of the best albums of the 2000’s.
very good, lots of strong beats and very catchy lyrics
This was actually really good. Was pleasantly surprised.
Rare to see an album with 3 generational hits. I love the lesser known rolling stonesy track "Pieces of What". Although I'm not a superfan of the washy sound, I think it's a great album and nowadays definitely underappreciated.
More like 4.25, solid and trippy
I apparently know MGMT tracks already! But I can't stand this style of singing. The tracks tend to run together. Might be too gay for this.
To be fair I had to listen to this one twice. I have never heard of this band before. I can hear the Bowie influences here as well as funk. It was an enjoyable listen, although somewhat repetitive at times. I will listen to this again.
Influences from all and sundry but surprisingly enjoyable.
Meh
It was a middle of the road album. They are not bad, but not great either.
I had heard of them before. The lyrics were meh along with the style
The bridge between Millennial music and Gen Z music. Knew some of these songs from my childhood/middle school years. The album sounds nice well produced. Dude’s voice does not however so that dampens the enjoyability a bit. Also some of these song were super overplayed. Lyrics are kinda dumb too imo.
meh. lotta synth, distortion, disco-vibes, and weak lyrics.
Not great. Background music at best.
Has some classic songs. Glad I listened to it at least once the whole way through. They wrote it as young people with disdain for the world they live in. I wonder how they feel now? Weekend Wars was a standout with its David Bowie type vocals. The “hope then it all sucks” approach was a mixed bad. Some ideas landed and many didn’t. I like when they leaned into the fun musicality. They had better success with the dark lyrics and the levity of the music. The funky danceable stuff was nice.
Never really liked them
Ok Album, has 3 good songs others ok Best song : Kids
This is one of my all time favourite records. At the very least top 5. Outstanding from start to finish. I listen to it fairly often and it still sounds fresh all these years later. It’s also one of them records where as soon as I hear it I’m taken straight back to a different place (in this case, being tired and hungry on a park bench in Belgrade - funny how memory and nostalgia works). It’s well known for the massive hits off it which are class, but they do overshadow the other songs which imo are just as good if not better. The Handshake, Pieces of What, and The Youth are probably my 3 favourite songs off this. Psychedelic Pop perfection this.
The gap between singles and album tracks has never been larger, makes the klaxon album look consistent. Time to pretend, electric feel and kids are so good, some of the best songs from that noughties electro-indie era. I don't think there was another song I actually enjoyed from this, let alone came close to those three. The other tracks almost sound like a different album, much more guitar focused but in a really drab way 2.5, but that is really based on the singles.
Another car CD. At the time it caused a real stir - came from basically nowhere and was on every radio station on repeat. Funky, fresh, lots of disco and electronic influences whilst being clearly pop music, and MGMT essentially did everything themselves. Kids, Electric Feel, and Time to Pretend are the standouts, but I also like Weekend Wars and The Handshake. Some of the other tracks disappear a little, and I can't listen to the album on repeat, but it is generally brilliant.
Enjoyed this. Only really knew the hits before, and they are very strong. Really distinct sounding and nostalgic for uni. However some of the other album tracks were very good too. Think I liked weekend wars and of moons, birds and monsters. Ill be back to this
One amazing song. The rest is meh
Nostalgia! I've never actually listened to this album apart from the singles - fun album!
Sentimientos encontrados en este. Un par de temas únicos y que vuelan la imaginación. Muchos otros me hacen pensar "para eso existen los rolling stones", pero debe ser el timbre de la voz, quizá? 4th Dimensional tema favorito. Un 4 débil.
I would have sworn that I hadn’t heard anything by this band, but then the track Kids kicked in with an infectious beat and hooked me in. This has a fun, glam, 70s vibe, reminding me somewhat of Sparks in it’s variety although the vocalist is nowhere near a match for Russell Mael when he attempts a falsetto on Of Moons, Birds and Monsters. A promising debut album that has put them on my listening radar.
The couple of titles I knew from this album are really entertaining and a good modern version of some psych/pop. It did not really revolutionize music, but it's pretty OK, and between the obvious bangers the album is solid.
Harmless farts
The album matches my vibes. Reminded me of high school days. A bit front loaded.
Óvæntur hressleiki sem ég hefði samt mátt búast við. Ég þekki hljómsveitina og nokkur af lögunum á plötunni en hafði aldrei samt hlustað á þessa plötu. Rólegu lögin henta illa því þetta ætti bara að vera stuð út í gegn. Mér finnst það vera þannig band
perfection indie sleaze
I enjoyed this more than I was expecting to. Catchy tunes that manage to have a little depth. Solid album.
When this album dropped, I was in grad school in New Orleans and I think I heard it about a week after it was released. Instantly loved it and played it to DEATH! Time to Pretend, Kids are the standout hits, but most of the album is very good. Lyrics are strong, and vocals are wild and unique. Lots of new things on this album that hadn't been done before. It still sounds quite innovative. Very impressive and a lot more worthy of this list than many.
Overrated, overhyped and an outsized ‘impact’ on today’s music.
It is incredibly hard to stay on the list as a post-2000 album. MGMT’s “Oracular Spectacular” is yet another victim, but I can think of few albums from that decade more worthy than this one. “Electric Feel” may have been inescapable, but it is embedded in the middle of an album with no weak songs from start to finish. It is described as neo-psychedelia, indietronica, and electronic rock, among other things, because it really defies boxes and definitions. Which really seemed to make it the epitome of 2000s indie rock. They never managed to repeat the success though. Too bad, but it doesn’t take away from what “Oracular Spectacular” achieved.
Remarkably consistent sound without every song sounding the same.
The tracks that incorporate electronic elements carry more intrigue than the more traditionally rock sounding songs. More of the former would benefit this album.
Meh, rest of the album doesn’t live up the the lead-off tune.
Kids is one of these songs that will never cease to make me happy
It‘s nearly too good. Nearly all Songs Hit material but this appeal breaks the album‘s neck towards the end.
I was surprised how many songs I was familiar with. Not so much that I like them, but I don’t hate them, either. It’s an okay album and I didn’t mind too much listen to it, but I don’t see even intentionally listening to it again.
Really loved this album back in the day. Still a big fan but I can tell that it's also lost some of that old luster for me as well. 4.5
Kids and electric feel are the best songs. I like the electronic vibes
not the kind of music i usually listen to, but it was a solid album. time to pretend and kids were already on my regular rotation, and honestly, they were the only songs i enjoyed enough to keep listening to. the others were good too, just not my taste. i might’ve enjoyed electric feel if it weren’t for the electric feel incident….. these guys are talented though! 3/5 for me
Really enjoyed this. Knew the singles, enjoyed the rest
Not really my taste.
The first 5 songs are unbelievable great. After that it slows down, but i still like each song a lot. I could see going 4 but I'm feeling generous.
Very cool record. I really liked it. Different and fresh. Lots of catchy stuff on here.
Listening to MGMT nearly 20 years after the album was put out brings along with it a touch generational clarity. As I was listening to Time to Pretend, I realized how much of a Millennial anthem it was as a two individuals are continually talking about a listless life, void of responsibility, and can only present itself as a state of Peter Pan syndrome. This by no means is intended to sound as condescending as it may have come off. But as I listen to songs, I kept recognizing different variations of the constant pursuit of self identity, especially pointed towards a generation that was coming to age in the advent of social media, smartphones, streaming, and other forms of technological convergence, which provided everything that they would need in the palm of their hands. This album is actually filled with really good songs, such as the ethereal The Youth, and probably the most famous track Kids. Overall, if I was building a time capsule from the early 2000s to try to explain this generation, this would be a definite must.
This is the ultimate do the singles make a great album or do you need consistency throughout. They are 3 completely awesome tracks here: Kids, Time to Pretend, and Electric Feel. The rest is way more freaky and weird. Which now after seeing their catalog evolve is the true place they belong and not so much the 3 huge indie-pop hits that made them super famous. I kinda dig the weird tracks but none stick with me like the pop hits.
When this album came out in my teens, nothing sounded like it - it was different than anything in the charts. The album holds up well, but the singles are definitely standout. Their next 2 albums are better, but this is still great
This album is one of the reasons I started this 1001 journey, what a surprise it was. Downloaded it immediately.
3.5 stars
Some really good with a couple bleh songs. 3.5
Chad and nostalgic to my late teens. 4.5
Spectacular!
This is definitely the highlight of MGMT's career, their most consistent and generally best batch of songs. It doesn't really wow me too much though, besides the delightful and emotional Kids, as well as Electric Feel (which is about a handjob :trueing:) and Time to Pretend. Basically, I am a singles merchant with this album. I feel like I should like this record more than I do.
I'd heard of MGMT but don't remember listening to them before. Now that I have I hope to never have to again. There are no redeeming qualities to this album. Boring and uniquely grating
3 out of 5. Middle of the road for me.
Very clever album
Like happy dancing To sad anthems by yourself Laden with fun drugs
The big songs from this album, particularly “Time to Pretend”, are very dear to me. The rest of the album is good too, but I expected to love the whole thing as much as The Big Three and didn’t. Still liked it a lot. It’s lush and creative and tongue-in-cheek.
Pop rock. Pretty fun throughout. Electric Eel is a banger.
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Lyrically can approach intriguing (and sometimes a little sophomoric). Synth-pop can be a bit too synthy and a little too poppy to get me on board, and the interesting parts get uninteresting quickly. I guess what I'm saying is that yeah that first cut is iconic but not really backed up. Eye-winking gets you only so far--just ask Joe Walsh.
I really enjoyed this but I always liked the singles anyway - just never really bothered to listen to the album. But really lovely tunes and I liked the voice and the vibe. Very calming.
Besides Frankie goes to Hollywood, I was stuck in a rut of threes for a while. Thank you, MGMT!
It's like Ween for a new generation, and I'm on board. Adler is a fan, and I get why. I think I've heard "Kids" before, but the album was a first time thing. I loved the spacey production, the psychedelic feel, the melodic sensibilities. Good stuff.
So that's where that song Kids comes from. Cool. I dug these guys. Fun music, cool sounds. A little bit Animal Collective, a little bit Royksopp, a little bit glam. This isn't something I would have checked out on my own, so I'm glad it showed up here. Thumbs up
What a fantastic opening track! I missed this band in action when they first hit but many of the songs are familiar. I just loved this.
Never listened to this before but somehow know all of the songs. Flaming Lips esque
Pari passelia rallia, ei mitään sen suurempaa hehkutusta itseltä.
Makes me feel pretty old as in my mind this is still a newish album, yet it was released 2007... A special place in my heart as it was part of the soundtrack to a happy time in my 20s
Absolutely GOATED album. Such a vibrant mix of genres and sounds and so many weird but catchy songs. So many standout tracks but have to mention ‘Of Moons, Birds and Monsters’ as they’ve somehow crammed like 5 songs in 5 mins with that one.
Really cool album, more advanced/ambitious than you’d expect Enjoyable throughout
Had 2 huge hits, rest of the album is pretty good, worth another listen
Best in whatever genre that was
really great intro song. sets the stage. Ive heard some tunes by them before, but not an album, and wasn't on the radar. Can see why after five tracks this is on the list. Start to finish not a weak one in the bunch. This is setting up to be my first "never heard of these guys but know a few tracks when I hear them" five stars. Kept it up throughout. This one is a keeper.
Songs i knew:2 Songs i like: 2 Decent album, starts well and tails off after about halfway through. Not a bad debut album at all from these lads. Low 3.
Early 2000’s indie bangers don’t come much more indie-y, banger-y or early 2000-y than this. Time to Pretend and Kids are incredible little pop tunes. Remind me of more carefree times. They’re the sound of walking past a wine bar at Glastonbury that’s blasting tunes and a crowd breaking into impromptu dance at 3 in the morning. Can’t honestly say I’ve ever actually listened to the rest of the album until now. It’s pretty different from those singles, more chamber pop-y on Weekend Wars and The Youth, then goes all 60’s prog rock in 4th Dimensional Transition and Of Birds, Moons and Monsters. To be fair, they had to be a bit proggy with titles like those. Enjoyed this overall, but it loses its way a bit in the latter half.
Don’t think I ever actually listened to this all the way through. Time to Pretend was inescapable in the mid 00’s and with good reason. It slaps and was nice to revisit. This album feels like they had a couple of smash hit singles which didn’t quite represent them fully so the rest of the album is a weird mix of poppy-proggy numbers which probably explains why they didn’t continue their rapid rise. Bit like other mid 00s indie also-rans like Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Foxygen, Cymbals Eat Guitars and many many others. Highlights: Time to Pretend Weekend Wars Electric Feel Kids 4th Dimensional Transition The Handshake Lowlights: Everything was fine, even if it does trail a bit towards the end (picks up with The Handshake) Didn’t hate anything which I kind of half expected to. Strange album. Feels like they had a poptastic hitmaker on board for their big singles but could only afford them for them and had to do the rest themselves. Made me listen to Foxygen - We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic again which I love so thats a good thing.
Really fun album. Smiled a few times throughout and really enjoyed the hits off this one
I haven’t listened to this for years, but it was much more enjoyable than I expected it to be. Still slightly of its time though.
More like it , great album
Psicodélico mas digerivel Não é uma eternidade sem fim de coisas aleatórias, segue a própria regra. Me lembrou David Bowie as vezes
Pretty good one with a lot of original sounds Favorite track: Electric feel other picks: time to pretend, the youth, kids
I've gone through the stages of hating MGMT because they're new and everywhere, being ambivalent towards them because of their continued success, and finally, accepting them as a good alt pop band. "Time to Pretend", has somehow gotten better as years go by. I'm starting to notice touches of Bowie and Burne, disco and country, oh so many influences, all packaged into a 2000's hipster duo's debut. I'm glad I came around to them eventually. While I wouldn't say it's one of my favorites, this album absolutely deserves to be on this list.
Special album for me. Very nostalgic so maybe I am biased, but this couldn't be anything but a 5 for me. It toes the line between experimental and pop bangers. 4th dimensional transition is like a pink floyd song. Of moons Birds and monsters is incredible. I love everything about it, and we haven't even gotten to time to pretend and kids, wow
Pretty mediocre, Not really my type but electric feel was such a nice song
The first time I heard MGMT song was at a party my older sister dragged me to. We were still in high school at the time (she a senior, I a freshman), and she wanted me to be cool and hangout with seniors and drink. Well, I was awkward as hell and really didn't know how to talk to strangers, let alone strangers I was trying to look cool in front of. So while I then (and now in hindsight for different reasons) appreciate my sister for volunteering to bring me along, I really was a fish out of water at the time. The one thing I have a vivid memory from that 2007 night though was hearing the strange, unique, intriguing, and in some ways haunting melody of "Kids" come on over the speaker one of the guys had brought with him. I was immediately drawn to its eerie synth melody, its simplicity, and how it made me feel. I didn't know what that feeling was in the that moment; I couldn't have been older than 15 at the time, and so had the emotional intelligence of a teenage boy that age. Looking back, I couldn't know what that feeling was because I hadn't lived long enough to experience it in a meaningful way - nostalgia. More specifically, a longing for the simplicity of childhood and a simpler life. So coming into this album, I was expecting a slate of songs similar in feeling and depth to "Kids." I got exactly that. I really enjoyed this album front to back. There were honest to god moments where it reminded me of The Beatles. Some of the arrangements and some of the sounds in general just sounded like Beatles-esque. They even had a song that sounded Indian-inspired. I really loved this album. It varied it energy, sound, attitude, and tone throughout. Some songs were heavier on the electronic sound, which is itself really unique. Maybe it's my limited knowledge of this genre, but I haven't heard anything else like this before or since. I liked that there were songs that were lighter on the electronic sounds and had some guitars and bass in there. A very happy five stars for this one. Very impressed. Would love to have another of theirs on this list. From what I remember, though, their peak was short lived, so we'll see. Standout Tracks: Time to Pretend, Weekend Wars, Electric Feel, Kids, Of Moons, Birds & Monsters, The Handshake, Future Reflections
7/10 Highlights: Kids Time to Pretend The Youth
Pretty good just not that monumental to me.
I dunno, close to feeling original but too close to pop to hook me. Sorry lads
Somehow I've never listened tl this whole album despite it coming out when I was in high school. Electric Feel and Kids were everywhere, and while great songs, they were severely overplayed which I guess led to me keeling the album at a distance. What a mistake that was, because this is seriously incredible. Every track is inventive and exploratory, reminding me a lot of the Bowie I've heard on this list. The chorus in The Youth is ghostly, and entralling, as is 4th Dimensional Transition. Of Moons, Birds & Monsters has some cool moments in the middle, but the last 2 mins of the song are special. This whole album is a vibe and truly stands out amongst its peers from the decade.
This is not good, and it's not bad, it's just OK. Time to Pretend is the absolute stand-out, and as the opener it just means everything else is not as good. Also, I can never not hear "That's a lovely bit of cheese, Grommit" in the chorus of Kids. This may or may not be a good thing.
Un album, un groupe, qui débute par “Time to pretend” est forcément d’une classe à part. Le début enchaîne les tubes imparables et dégueule de talent et d’inventivité (“The Youth”, “Electric Feel”, “Kids”...). Ca se calme un peu sur deux ou trois titres à la fin mais quand même, quelle belle claque à l’époque. “Kids” (en même temps que le reste de l’album) était l’espace d’un été l’hymne d’une génération (pas la mienne), qui se moquait de la gloire, de l’argent et faisait semblant d’avoir un avenir joyeux. Je ne sais pas si encore aujourd’hui des mecs trainent avec les cheveux ébouriffés et des maillots de bain fluo.
Reminded me of Sparks. Enjoyed listening to the album. Favourite track Electric Feel
A-puolella oli yllättävän paljon täytettä vain luomassa odotuksia Electric feelille ja Kidsille. B-puoli onkin oikein hyvä. Siellä myös mennään indierockimpaan suuntaan täydestä popista. Eli lopulta vaihteleva levy. Tähän kyllä aina aika ajoin palaa, vaikka alku melkein uhkaa vähän tylsistyttää.
Heidän pyrkimyksensä kirjoittaa hitti tai pari suojelee heitä heidän luontaiselta progemaisuudeltaan.
3. Not my bag but decent album.
Loved it!
Liked this album. New band for me.
This is more my speed and the type of music I usually seek out. I'm familiar with a few songs from MGMT but have never listened to this full album. I really liked it. A lot of the songs start slow but really grow on you. Nothing I outright disliked. Can definitely hear a Bowie influence. Favorites: Electric Feel, Kids, Pieces of What, Of Moons Birds & Monsters Would I listen to it again? Yes
Cool modern psychedelic rock. I feel like a few of these songs still get as much play in the radio as they did in 2007
MGMT were the most formative band for me in my teenage years, not least because I covered a lot of their music in my old synth pop band. Easy to listen to, fun, straight forward bops.
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første 5 numre, fine nok. taber kraftigt pulsen. Unge priviligerede boys
This album is always been a great one to me. I loved it in college and I think it is aged really well. This album is a lesser known one on the list but to me this is a 5/5!
this album is so classic to me. this album is so good. this was released in the prime of my life.
Psychedelic pop is not for me but they are not untalented.
The hits are great (especially "Kids"), but the album feels like it's pulling in two different directions. Sometimes it works, but a lot of the non-hits are mediocre imitations of better bands, and that sort of thing isn't in MGMT's wheelhouse. I know they didn't like the hits and wanted to do something else, but this ain't it.
I have a complicated history with this album. When I was a teenager I was visiting Germany and my mp3 player bricked. Since I didn’t have much spending money I could only grab a CD or two from a local store and this was one of my buys. I listened to this album quite a few times over the next few weeks. I fell in love with some of the more popular singles like “Time to Pretend” or “Kids”. I listened to them on repeat over and over. Eventually I learned how great “Electric Feel” was. And I’ve listened to these songs so much. Spotify has recommended these songs so much. In a way I’ve grown weary of them. Maybe it’s because I know I can’t be a teenager again. Coming back to this album was a nice trip down memory lane. I don’t think I’ll stop by again for some time, but I was happy to be there. This album really reminded me of finding my own taste in music, of discovering what the alt music of the time was like. I know there is bias in my ranking, but like I said, my relationship with this album is complicated.
Nice palette cleanser from Megadeth.
Unique, great melodies and hooks.
Not something I'd usually listen to, but there were a couple songs I liked
Some classics on here
até kids só tem banger e depois desanda ainda sim muito bom provando que nem tudo que é comercial é ruim
definitely the best
Yes yes
Damn nice!
From good to cult!
One of my favourite MGMT albums, I know it by heart. Not my favourite album ever, but I have to recognise the novelty
an album i always found to be very unique and overall great with some great songs i could listen to over and over. favs: honestly most of the album
I don't know if I'd use the word "spectacular" but this album was pretty good.
Σιγουρα ενα παρα παρα πολυ ενδιαφερον αλμπουμ. Ανυπομονω να δω μετα απο πολλα listens πως θα κανει grown on me ο ηχος των MGMT. Απιστευτη πραγματικα παραγωγη, δεν ξερω αν τρελαινομαι απαραιτητα για τα vocals. Παντως ποιοτικο αλμπουμ. Rating: A
Oracular Spectacular - MGMT , (Official Rating: 10/10) Posted on, “Album of the Year," "Rate Your Music" and “ MJ’s Album Reviews.” Official Ranking of the Year: 8/75 . Genre: Alternative Indie, Artist: MGMT Date: 11/13/24
What a wonderful mix of music! They put so much in such a tight 40 minute package, but I felt that I was exploring my pop-rock loves from the 70s to the 00s. For a proper rating, I will have to listen to it again. And I will. 4.5/5
How did I miss this band? Definitely will give it a few more listens!
I've always liked this album
This album came out when I was finally determining my own taste in music, separate from what my parents shared with me, and it really changed my whole music discovery journey for the better. So glad it still holds the hell up.
A classic I find myself consistently go back to
I like some of it but there’s a disparity between what was commercially successful and the rest of the album (kids vs. the youth, imo). It does feel out of place though. There was a lot of this more electro-alternative coming up around this time, and I’m not sure MGMT is quite so formative for that genre
A fun album that provides a good level of nostalgia for college years
Quintessential college music of the late '00s. The three singles were mainstays at parties and on playlists. I probably downloaded them either from LimeWire, fratmusic.com, or from my roommate's iTunes library "family sharing" we had set up in the pre-streaming age. The rest of the album keeps up the electronic psychedelia vibe but doesn't maintain the high points. Some songs sound like David Bowie or Tame Impala. Synths are great, vocals not so much.
Fantastic. Time To Pretend, Electric Feel, Kids - what was college without these songs? Aged well too.
I like that their sellout record was their first one and honestly it still is pretty darn good.
good songs on the a side lots of synth driven fun
Way too much high frequency screeching. This is like Tame Impala if it was bad. The vocal style is also so annoying. This whole thing just aggravated me to no end.
played too many times for the single respectable track
I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected to! I was a bit glum and it was just the right combination of upbeat vibes and familiar hits. Just goes to show that I should stop judging albums by their covers because this cover is shit!
The album is ok, but the singles have been so overplayed over the years that I didn't really enjoy the album. I think it deserves to be on the list, but not a huge fan on the full listen through personally
Pleasant electronic pop music. Pretty slick. Good debut album but lacking any real feeling.
It’s ok