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MGMT are one of the biggest new artist stories of the last few years and their new album "Congratulations" is one of the most eagerly anticipated new releases of 2010.
The band’s debut album "Oracular Spectacular" was released in 2008 and went on to sell 1.6 milllion copies worldwide, including 1.1 million outside of their native US.
Initially embraced by the cool, trend-setting hipsters, who recognised the band’s unique style and musical vision, they went on to achieve a level of mainstream success with the “Time To Pretend” and “Kids” singles turning into worldwide anthems.
The new album was produced by MGMT and Sonic Boom (Spacemen 3, E.A.R., Spectrum) and recorded throughout 2009 in upstate New York, Malibu and Brooklyn. It features Andrew Vanwyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, MGMT’s core duo, performing with Matt Asti (bass), Will Berman (drums) and James Richardson (guitar), the band’s live line-up.
With "Congratulations" the band show that they continue to evolve musically and are not afraid to take risks. This really is a body of work and an album in the traditional sense of the word and one that gets better with each play.
To reward their loyal fanbase, MGMT are giving away their first single as a free download. You will be able to get it yourself from 8.00pm today, Tuesday 9th March, at their website www.whoismgmt.com
Make sure you get yours...
"Congratulations" is released in Ireland on Friday 9th April, and MGMT play The Academy, Dublin on Saturday 20th March.
The band’s debut album "Oracular Spectacular" was released in 2008 and went on to sell 1.6 milllion copies worldwide, including 1.1 million outside of their native US.
Initially embraced by the cool, trend-setting hipsters, who recognised the band’s unique style and musical vision, they went on to achieve a level of mainstream success with the “Time To Pretend” and “Kids” singles turning into worldwide anthems.
The new album was produced by MGMT and Sonic Boom (Spacemen 3, E.A.R., Spectrum) and recorded throughout 2009 in upstate New York, Malibu and Brooklyn. It features Andrew Vanwyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, MGMT’s core duo, performing with Matt Asti (bass), Will Berman (drums) and James Richardson (guitar), the band’s live line-up.
With "Congratulations" the band show that they continue to evolve musically and are not afraid to take risks. This really is a body of work and an album in the traditional sense of the word and one that gets better with each play.
To reward their loyal fanbase, MGMT are giving away their first single as a free download. You will be able to get it yourself from 8.00pm today, Tuesday 9th March, at their website www.whoismgmt.com
Make sure you get yours...
"Congratulations" is released in Ireland on Friday 9th April, and MGMT play The Academy, Dublin on Saturday 20th March.
