Rating: 8/10
Favourite Tracks: She Works Out Too Much, Little Dark Age, Me And Michael, Days That Got Away, One Thing Left To Try
Least Favourite Track: James
On this review I will be reviewing the new album by 'MGMT' which was released on the 9th Febuary 2018. It is the fourth studio album by 'MGMT' called "Little Dark Age".
MGMT are a Indie rock synth pop, psychedelic rock duo from Middletown Connecticut. They consists as a duo 'Andrew VanWyngarden', and 'Ben Goldwasser'. They formed the band whilst attending Wesleyan university. During that time they experimented with different sounds such as noise rock, and electronica. Critics have called them a psychedelic pop duo. I have been fan of these guys for quite some time. The first track I've heard from them was one of their popular songs called "Kids" I really enjoyed that track "Kids". I still remember the day when it was being played on the radio. Definitely one of the best tracks from their debut album "Oracular Spectacular". Discussing more about their albums they have released four studio albums. "Oracular Spectacular" which is their debut album. My favourite album from the duo. I love how this album changed music during 2007 with tracks such as "Time To Pretend", "The Youth", "Electric Feel", "Kids". This will definitely be an album to be talked about in 30 years time. Their debut album is a masterpiece. "Congratulations" is their second studio album another masterpiece album but not quite as good as "Oracular Spectacular". Their second album was where indie rock came along. Still a good album but not as better as "Oracular Spectacular". "MGMT" Their third self-titled album this album was a bit of let down for some fans. They were some fans that liked the album and some that didn't. I am one of the fans that did not like their third album. Five years later they are back with their fourth studio album "Little Dark Age". Since hearing this album what did I think of it? I thought it was a great album better than the last one. I really enjoyed the synth pop on some of the tracks. And I also enjoyed a bit of Psychedelic pop influence from their other albums.
My favourite tracks on the album now. Starting of with "She Works Out Too Much". I love how this track sounds like an 90s exercise video. It's well produced it sounds like it's from the 90s. Great lyrics on the track as well. It's my overall favourite on the album. Great track to start the new album. "Little Dark Age" which is a track and the name of the album. This track was a decent track quite bit underrated if I'm being honest. "Me And Michael" this track sounded a bit like a Indie pop track with calmful melody's. "Days That Got Away" this track was okay could have been bit better but it still an okay track. "One Thing Left To Try" which is another good track. I really enjoyed the production on this track quite psychedelic pop with a bit of psychedelic rock. My least favourite track was a track called "James" it sounded weird and different from the other tracks. This one clearly did not stand out to me but it was a bit decent.
Overall I enjoyed the new 'MGMT' album it surely is better than their last album. I would listen to "Little Dark Age" again. Overall it's an 8/10.
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