http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azP06U0ooWU

 

MGMT began writing for the album in early 2009 in a "small cabin in the woods", eventually heading to Malibu to record with Pete Kember, ex-member of Spacemen 3, and vocal contributions from Royal Trux singer Jennifer Herrema. VanWyngarden has stated that the album is influenced by the band's massive rise in popularity since Oracular Spectacular's release, saying "it's us trying to deal with all the craziness that's been going on since our last album took off. Sometimes it just doesn't feel natural."

 

As of November 6, 2009, the new album is being mixed by Flaming Lips producer Dave Fridmann. According to Alt-Nation (Satellite radio), MGMT are working on a "top secret" project with Sir Paul McCartney. It is unclear if the song(s) will be included on 'Congratulations.'

 

 

Hope it's not just three decent songs and a load of filler.

Oracular Spectacular was a fine album,

 

Has the single [Congratulations] leaked yet?

I don't think it would be an understatement to say Sir Paul McCartney collaborating with MGMT is a better idea than him appearing on the final of X-Factor.

 

 

I don't think it would be an understatement to say Sir Paul McCartney collaborating with MGMT is a better idea than him appearing on the final of X-Factor.

Absolutely right.

Album cover:

 

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/3595/mgmtcovernologo.jpg

Pete "Sonic Boom" Kember? Jennifer Herrema? Dave Fridmann? Paul McCartney?????

 

I think we can actually seriously think about chiselling the piece of marble marked "Album of the Year" tbh......

im looking forward to hearing this new material but at the same time im not too sure to what to expect but i have a feeling i wont like the songs in the league that i adore kids.

for a band known for grotesque artwork, the new album sure lives up to its predecessors... vile. :puke2:

I dunno, I think it's a nice illustration in itself that functions (fairly well) as album artwork. Glad they didn't ruin it by using text.

 

I predict this album will suck but who knows. Their last had one amazing song (Time to Pretend) and three okay ones.

Ya i have a feeling this album could very well disapoint from what people have said about what they heard, i wont be rushing out to buy it i will be waiting til i hear a gud bit of the material, i was happy with the first album though.

I love the cover .... very Hipnosis Prog Rock meets modern computer graphics, I wonder if it is a reflection of the music within it ... :thinking:

I love the cover .... very Hipnosis Prog Rock meets modern computer graphics, I wonder if it is a reflection of the music within it ... :thinking:

 

 

Listening to this track then ........ Yes!

 

MGMT - Flash Delirium

If anyone is interested, my mate done work experience at NME a few weeks ago and heard this album and hasnt shut up about it since, will easily be album of the year according to him.

Flash Delirium is great! Nothing beats the good old dancefloor smash though

Loving 'Flash Delirium'!

Really excited for the album now.

Absolutely love it! To me it sounds really Ziggy Stardust-inspired.. or is that just me? :lol: Either way, it's brilliant!

I've liked all the EPs and Albums from MGMT so far and i doubt my opinion will be any different on the new album.. Apparently there are no singles which is kind of dissapointing as there won't be a kids or time to pretend but i found the album tracks on their last album just as good if not better than the singles anyway.

It annoys me that bands say "there are no singles"... A hit song or two on the album doesn't necessarily mean that the rest must be crap. That's just crap talk imo.. Why won't they just say that "these are the ten best songs we have right now"? Ten great songs can't make a bad album in any circumstances.

 

Oh well...I'm happy that they're back with decent stuff.

Love 'Flash Delirium' so much, if the whole album is as good it will certainly be one of the albums of the year!

Wasn't actually too keen on the debut, despite loving the singles.