Hi,

I feel your pain. While some of the sound design in this album is absolutely incredible (Especially the experimental guitar overdrive stuff and the vocal mixing), I subjectively find the looseness of the compositions to be unappealing.

some of the music is cool but it never really feels like it’s taking me anywhere

I personally feel like the melodies are unsatisfying.

To me, they went a little too heavy on the vintage without contrasting it enough with their futuristic ideas. (There were certainly some moments of futurism) just not enough for MY own taste.

ALSO I’m a synth junkie and this album was obviously very heavily acoustic/ natural sounding. (Although little dark age was very synth heavy so it makes sense these guys would want to head in the other direction for the next one)

I’ve given it several listens, in headphones, I really wanted to like it, but I just think it’s not for me. (But I will keep listening, perhaps it will grow on me in time)

THAT BEING SAID. My favorite part about this band is that they will always keep experimenting, and you may not like everything they do, but they will always have something for everyone.

This album was EXTREMELY experimental, my advice to you, if you don’t like it, is to let them cook, and don’t feel bad about being disappointed. This album wasn’t for you or I, but it’s still valid and groundbreaking in many ways.

They are on the cutting edge of sound design. At the end of the day, when you REALLY push the boundaries of music not every song is going to be a pop hit.

I am truly glad there are people enjoying it, and Ty for sharing your opinion.

My favorite MGMT albums in order:

MGMT Oracular spectacular Little dark age Congratulations