Oracular Spectacular
MGMT is a band that obviously doesn’t take themselves too seriously (they’ve been known for opening sets with The Ghost Buster’s theme song). So when I picked up Oracular Spectacular on a whim, I didn’t see much potential for a well put together album. I figured it’d be nothing but disjointed synthed-up party tunes to get some kicks from. Much to my surprise, I found Oracular Spectacular almost as successful as an album can be. It instantly got my respect for the way it covers so much ground in its short duration.
Though the Glam-packed electro-pop gifts of “Electric Feel” and “Time to Pretend” are what immediately catches the listeners attention, the album switches gears many times throughout. “Pieces of What” and “The Youth” are the first changes of pace in the album, and both give breathing room to an otherwise sometimes suffocating dance album. Songs like “Weekend Wars” obviously hail progressive rock elements, but it’s done in an more agreeable fashion then, sorry, Muse. While “4th Dimension Transition” and “Of Moons, Birds and Monsters” individually aren’t great additions to Oracular Spectacular, they work at producing a wider-ranging record. Through all this, the band keeps a sense of humor to them, and retains the astuteness that alot of danced-up bands miss out on.
Concluding Words-As far as my testament to how outstanding, revolutionary and genius this album is; I have none. What I can promise is completeness and accessibility bar none, enough for everyone and his mother to find enjoyment in. Definately along the lines of; Of Montreal, Spoon, and The Unicorns. My favorite tracks were: “Electric Feel”, “Pieces of What”, “Time to Pretend”.
