Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, better known as MGMT, have released their self-titled third album after three years since the band’s last effort, “Congratulations.” The theme of this album, like previous albums, is that of disdain for convention and societal norms, and the group has continued in the experimental direction with this alternative, psychedelic rock album. The songs’ meanings are perfectly mirrored by the band’s music. The first single, “Your Life is a Lie,” is constructed of just two chords, reflecting the song’s lyrics about the monotony of most people’s lives and their hollow value systems. But fair warning: this is not a CD for fans purely looking for the next hot radio hit. MGMT shows off its insane, warped musical style on this album, and it’s as unpredictable as ever. But even with over-the-top percussion, electronics and effects, the album fails to offer any standout tracks.
Review: MGMT, “MGMT”
September 18, 2013