Any MGMT fans on here? Have you heard the new single "Alien Days?" What do you think? Do you like the new direction they're going musically or did you prefer earlier stuff like "Oracular Spectacular?"
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Alien Days is underwhelming at best to me and kind of dims any hope I might've had that, after four years without a new release, MGMT could come back and do something worthwhile. The song just kind of meanders without memorable hooks, a good beat, or an exciting buildup like they had in past singles and album cuts (even their 12-13 minute tracks had a definite sense of direction and development). No Time to Pretend or Flash Delirium here. Hopefully the rest of the album kicks it up a notch, but I'm not holding my breath.
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I kinda agree. I did kinda like the song and it's spacey vibe but when I heard that they were going for a synth-heavy electronica sound on this new CD influenced by Aphex Twin (I checked them out and didn't think much of their stuff) I was a little disappointed. I'll definitely give their new CD (coming out next month) a chance but my expectations aren't that high. I appreciate as artists they want to experiment and try new directions but I kinda wish Andrew and Ben would return to their roots a little more.
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