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Oracular Spectacular
Rock · 2007 · 10 tracks

Oracular Spectacular

MGMT

A kaleidoscopic collision of neon synth-pop anthems and murky psychedelic rock. Existential dread hidden beneath shimmering, danceable hooks.

October 2, 2007

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A glittering, cynical manifesto of early-twenties hedonism arrives disguised as a blockbuster pop record. The front-loaded trio of massive singles pairs bright, toy-like synthesizer hooks with a biting awareness of their own absurdity, capturing the late-2000s zeitgeist of dancing through a looming collapse. As the record progresses, the glossy, festival-ready exterior melts away into a hazy, distorted space-rock landscape guided by dense, saturated production.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Time to Pretend
4:21
02
Weekend Wars
4:11
03
The Youth
3:48
04
Electric Feel
3:50
05
Kids
5:03
06
4th Dimensional Transition
3:58
07
Pieces of What
2:44
08
Of Moons, Birds & Monsters
4:47
09
The Handshake
3:40
10
Future Reflections
4:00
Moments Worth Listening For
01Time to PretendThe opening synthesizer fanfare of 'Time to Pretend' mimics a cheap, triumphant video game fanfare that immediately establishes the album's satirical tone.
08Of Moons, Birds & MonstersA sudden shift occurs on 'Of Moons, Birds & Monsters' as the pop structure dissolves into a lengthy, guitar-driven psychedelic jam.
05KidsThe relentless, four-on-the-floor drum machine beat and high-pitched keyboard hook of 'Kids' anchor the album's most enduring festival anthem.
07Pieces of WhatThe acoustic strumming on 'Pieces of What' briefly strips back the electronic sheen for a more organic, folk-tinged detour.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Oracular Spectacular sound next to the rest of MGMT's catalogue?

Festival+4.0σ

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

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