Congratulations

Rock · 2010 · 9 tracks · 43m

Congratulations

A sprawling, surf-inflected psychedelic odyssey that trades neon synth-pop for analog warmth, progressive structures, and a deep dive into 1960s freak-rock.

Defiant departure

A saltwater-soaked world of vintage organs, surf-rock guitars, and modular synthesizers replaces the fluorescent dance-floor anthems of the debut. This is the sound of a band intentionally burning down their own pop stardom, delivering a restless, anxious tribute to their influences that plays like a transmission from a lost 1970s television station. The production is dense and cluttered, trading radio-friendly hooks for shifting time signatures and multi-part suites that reflect a deep unease with sudden fame.

Congratulations · vs · MGMT

Restless+4.0σ

Restless saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 43m

01

It’s Working

4:06

02

Song for Dan Treacy

4:09

03

Someone’s Missing

2:29

04

Flash Delirium

4:16

05

I Found a Whistle

3:40

06

Siberian Breaks

12:09

07

Brian Eno

4:31

08

Lady Dada’s Nightmare

4:31

09

Congratulations

3:55

Moments Worth Waiting For

06Siberian BreaksThe twelve-minute suite 'Siberian Breaks' serves as the album's centerpiece, seamlessly shifting through eight distinct musical movements without a recurring chorus.

Former Spacemen 3 member Pete Kember co-produced the record in Malibu, helping shape its analog, tape-saturated textures.

04Flash DeliriumThe frantic tempo and manic vocal delivery of 'Flash Delirium' culminate in a chaotic, horn-fueled climax that subverts traditional pop structure.

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