brilliant
this album has single-handedly renewed my faith in my generation. for the last seven years or so, it seems like less and less original and intelligent music has been made, as mindless booty-shaking pop became the standard in every genre from rnb to indie rock.

MGMT's album takes those cultural trends breathes in new life and soul. it's a whirlwind tour through the musical fringes of the 70s, 80s and 90s, all permeated with a psychedelic haze that recalls Jane Fonda's freakish science fiction film Barbarella. but unlike Blur's rockumentary style albums, Oracular Spectacular is not a historical showcase but an intensely personal vision.

what really makes this album, tho, is not just the seemless blend of electronic, psychedelia, new wave and funk, but the insightful and even poetic lyrics. listen carefully and you might learn something. I know I did.

Shades of Floyd with a dash of Flaming Lips
They certainly look different and the gentlemen from Management certainly sound different from most as well. Two that they do bring to mind are Pink Floyd and The Flaming Lips. It's a trippy sound that is good to mellow out to while you are just chilling though I wouldn't want to get on the excerise bike to their strains. I'm sure they would be happy to do nearly as well as either the aformentioned bands and I'm sure they will be around for a few more albums yet.

Great Party Music
This Cd has a mix of something everyone would love. It reminds me of a lot of classic psychedelic rock, good beats to dance to, some great music to even relax to, and it sounds amazing when you are at a party. This music is so fun and upbeat, it keeps you moving. I highly recommend this record. It may not be your typical pop sounding CD, but it is so good, you can't help but love it.

Oracular Spectacular
I had heard the first track "Time to Pretend" quite regularly on an indie radio show before getting this CD. I keep listening to it trying to see if it will grow on me. I think there are quite a few good songs, "Time to Pretend" and "Electric feel" being two of my favorites. The mix of electronic, techo pop, and the lead singer's voice makes me think of the Sleepy Jackson's first album "lovers" (especially "Piece of What") though Oracular spectacular is much less a bricolage. It's a solid first effort but with some room for growth. I don't though feel like it's anywhere near the best of 2007 or 2008's indie music. Fans of the Islands or LCD Soundsystem should like MGMT, but not nearly as much as either.

MGMT. Buy it. Love it.
Take a base of alternative quirkiness. Add a slight techno beat. Then some high pitched vocals. Next mix with a dash of funk. And top it off with some power pop, and viola! You have MGMT. I cannot reccomend this album highly enough. This New York based indie rock band is set to hit the big time.
The cd starts off with a bang hiting hard with the great track "Time to Pretend." And this is could be argued for as the highlight of the disc. But if you stop there, you are selling yourself short. "Electric Feel" almost reminds of you of a 70s disco. And "Pieces of What" is a perfect merge of radio hooks and rock n roll. Also not to be overlooked would be "The Handshake" and "Kids."
Some people compare them to Muse, and you can see the influence there. But the more you listen you realize MGMT are striking out into a style all their own. Great, great cd. Do yourself a favor. Pick it up. You'll be glad you did.