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Oracular Spectacular
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0886971951226
Format: Enhanced
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
MPN: 719512
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: January 22, 2008
Studio: Sony
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Editorial Review:
The term Oracular Spectacular might not mean much, if anything, at all--it's essentially nonsensical--but that doesn't stop it feeling exactlyright. Here is a band that treats dizzy cross-eyed awe and a vast bounding sense of sonic weightlessness as their yardstick, jostling to surpass themselves on a track-by-track basis and aiming for the musical equivalent of performing somersaults in tye-dye t-shirts off the rings of Jupiter. MGMT seemingly submit this debut album as an application to acquire and even supersede The Flaming Lips' previously uncontested mantle as spiritual leaders of over-sized Technicolor psychedelic-indie with a soul, weird but not so weird that swelling crowds and even flirtations with the charts aren't a foregone conclusion. "Time to Pretend" opens and sets a tone for the record, producer David Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev) providing a familiar expanse for them to riff across with bull's-eye synths, massive drums and their twist on the template--retro 80s electro and abstract shapes, see Suicide and the Talking Heads for reference. "The Youth" is centred around a hypnotically looping refrain that recalls Pink Floyd and David Bowie, as interpreted by a mellow Secret Machines and the brilliant "Pieces of What" is Ryan Adams spinning through cosmos with classic Neil Young on his headphones. "Future Reflections" meanwhile stand on its hands on a line somewhere in-between XTC and Ween. Thrillingly eclectic, endlessly colourful and never predictable. It's all a bit ridiculous, but indeed spectacularly so. --James Berry
MGMT invites you to open your mind to the multi-dimensional vibrating Technicolor sounds of Oracular Spectacular.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - 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 ... Read More
Rating: - 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.
Rating: - 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.
Rating:  - 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 ... Read More
Rating: - 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. ... Read More
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