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MGMT came on the mainstrem music scene with their first major label debut, Oracular Spectacular, in 2007. They became a big thing in a major way, working with and opening for artists as diverse as Radiohead, Sleater Kinney, M.I.A. and Paul McCartney. I’ve always been a huge 80’s music fan, being a product of the 80’s myself, and for my money MGMT is the modern-day extension of everything good 80’s Electronic Euro-Pop brought to music. Even though their sound is comprable to many bands, both older and current, MGMT’s sound is entirely their own. And it all makes me want to jump in place while spinning in a circle.
“Kids” was the 6th track on their second EP, titled Time to Pretend. It was given a facelift and added to Oracular Spectacular. It quickly became one of their best known singles and is one of my all-time favorite songs. I love having this song on while I run or clean, any time I want to feel productive, really. Even though it clocks in at a moderate 125 bpm, the driving beat makes me want to kick up my heels and get moving. Despite lyrics that definately lean towards the eerie, their psychedelic stylings always make me feel entirely optimistic and happy about life when this song pops up on my playlist. Even the music video is remincent of the 80’s, playing out like the dream of a cinephile listening to the Eurythmics while on an acid trip. What’s not to love?
For fans of Modest Mouse, The Flaming Lips, Vampire Weekend, The Xx, and The Postal Service.
“Kids” by MGMT, on Oracular Spectacular
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I normally don’t listen to this sort of music, but this song has an incredibly catchy little melody. All of sudden my head started bobbing up and down without asking me first. 😉 I have the feeling I’ll be hearing in playing in there for the rest of the day. LOL.
It’s stuck in my head, but I love it so much I didn’t mind! Thanks for always trying out my music, even though it’s not always you’re thing. 🙂