Congratulations
Reviews
Nick Tatonetti
Reviewed 2010-09-20
Reviewed 2010-09-20
MGMT
Congratulations
A significant deviations from Oracular Spectacular, Congratulations attempts to break new ground. Think more Phil Spector and less Flaming Lips. Upbeat and dancey, it is atmospheric without being dense. Tracks are dynamic and fun, just don't expect the same old and you'll get along fine with this new release. Start with 7, 1, 2, and 5.
FCC's on 4 only.
Reviewed by Nick.
1. ** (4:06) Opens with poppy beats and sweet androgynous vocs. Snappy and fun.
2. ** (4:09) Some classic alternative rock poppiness.
3. (2:30) Spooky distance falsetto male vocs over soft guitar. Builds into Rocky Horror style
4. (4:16) FCC (tits) Interesting and fun dancey song.
5. * (3:40) Meandering keyboards and guitar start this whispy male vocal psychedelic rock song.
6. (12:10) An epic ride through a wintery indie rock wonderland.
7. *** (4:32) UpUpUp. Hot start. Dynamic and hot lyrics accompany similar vocals. Strong beats keep it rocky and fun. Gets all jazzy and noire toward the middle, and then comes back again.
8. (4:31) Mid tempo electro suicide. Spooky keyboards keep this haunting song moving.
9. (3:55) Mid tempo. Soft rock keyboards put a smile on your face and lyrics are fun and light.
Congratulations
A significant deviations from Oracular Spectacular, Congratulations attempts to break new ground. Think more Phil Spector and less Flaming Lips. Upbeat and dancey, it is atmospheric without being dense. Tracks are dynamic and fun, just don't expect the same old and you'll get along fine with this new release. Start with 7, 1, 2, and 5.
FCC's on 4 only.
Reviewed by Nick.
1. ** (4:06) Opens with poppy beats and sweet androgynous vocs. Snappy and fun.
2. ** (4:09) Some classic alternative rock poppiness.
3. (2:30) Spooky distance falsetto male vocs over soft guitar. Builds into Rocky Horror style
4. (4:16) FCC (tits) Interesting and fun dancey song.
5. * (3:40) Meandering keyboards and guitar start this whispy male vocal psychedelic rock song.
6. (12:10) An epic ride through a wintery indie rock wonderland.
7. *** (4:32) UpUpUp. Hot start. Dynamic and hot lyrics accompany similar vocals. Strong beats keep it rocky and fun. Gets all jazzy and noire toward the middle, and then comes back again.
8. (4:31) Mid tempo electro suicide. Spooky keyboards keep this haunting song moving.
9. (3:55) Mid tempo. Soft rock keyboards put a smile on your face and lyrics are fun and light.
Recent airplay
Congratulations
KZSU Time Traveler — Dec 01, 2023
Brian Eno
Up the Beanstalk — Jun 06, 2023
It's Working
Alien Hour — May 09, 2023
Flash Delirium
Alien Hour — Nov 08, 2022
Brian Eno
Lunar Echoes — Apr 30, 2022
Congratulations
Summer Session (rebroadcast from Jul 4, 2012) — Jan 07, 2022
Charting
2010-09-26 — 2010-11-28
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Nov 28 | 2 |
| Nov 21 | 1 |
| Nov 14 | 5 |
| Nov 7 | 2 |
| Oct 31 | 2 |
| Oct 24 | 3 |
| Oct 17 | 3 |
| Oct 10 | 4 |
Track listing
| 1. | It's Working | ||
| 2. | Song For Dan Treacy | ||
| 3. | Someone's Missing | ||
| 4. | Flash Delirium | ||
| 5. | I Found A Whistle | ||
| 6. | Siberian Breaks | ||
| 7. | Brian Eno | ||
| 8. | Lady Dada's Nightmare | ||
| 9. | Congratulations |