MGMT - "Loss of Life" - ALBUM REVIEW
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Published 2024-02-25
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MGMT broke out on the scene as a synthpop duo with their first record Oracular Spectacular, which brought us pop anthems we still know and love today (unless you're a tween). Instead of carrying that torch, they quickly showed the world how weird they actually were on their second psychedelic folk rock album "Congratulations" and have kind of been flip flopping ever since.
Some of us like them more when they're putting out pop bangers and some of us prefer their stoner weirdness, but we know MGMT is capable of striking a good balance. "Loss of Life" unfortunately is neither - and definitely is MGMT's most "normie" record to date, but that doesn't mean that they've lost it. The songs here are great and keep both the MGMT quirkiness and shimmery production, even if the album tends to go off a deep end of slow, sad and contemplativeness towards the back half.
IQMB SCORE: 6.7/10 - Strong Yeah, Whatever
Track list:
14:13 - Loss of Life (Part 2)
• Loss Of Life (Part 2)
16:14 - Mother Nature
• Loss Of Life (Part 2)
19:04 - Dancing in Babylon
• Dancing In Babylon (feat. Christine a...
23:04 - People In the Streets
• People In The Streets
25:09 - Bubblegum Dog
• Bubblegum Dog
28:06 - Nothing to Declare
• Nothing To Declare
29:30 - Nothing Changes
• Nothing Changes
32:25 - Phradie’s Song
• Phradie's Song
34:21 - I Wish I Was Joking
• I Wish I Was Joking
37:57 - Loss of Life
• Loss Of Life
Closing arguments: 39:45
All Comments (15)
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Phradies song was a grower, felt like “I found a whistle” and “the youth” with how catchy it is, and the chords too but. I really loved this album, it’s like producing Congratulations with the same sounds from Little Dark Age, and it’s hopeful!! Which is what they said they wanted, “to bring comfort”. Glad y’all liked Nothing Changes too
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Good review. First time watcher and I thought your chat was on point and your views legitimate. I liked it as a mature, somber, introspective record. Would give it an 8.
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9/10 for me. Someone said the album is about fatherhood and the loss of your pre parenthood life. I'm in my 30s, had twins a few years ago, and feel like that is a good interpretation of the album. It's a reflection on the growth and maturity that's almost forced upon you when starting a family. I find it deeply emotional and not sure if I'd feely similarly if I was at a different stage in my life.
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This genuinely sounds better than any Beatles album. Makes me realize music especially back in the day wasn't driven by taste but by people following what's cool
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i feel this is a cool experimental album masquerading as a pop/alt rock album. i love it.
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Calm, objective, articulate, personable discussion where you actually listen to each other and don't just aim for obnoxious attention-seeking rants? That'll do me. Subbed from London! And glad you like the album. That fretless bass on People in the Streets sounds just like one of the Fairlight parts Kate Bush would have used - love it. Would have been interesting to see what you thought about the huge change on 'Nothing Changes' and how to view it in the context of the album's themes.
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"You'll hear it" 32:23 skips right before the part
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Total ty segall and Elliot Smith, pat benetar and Papa Juan Misery! I'll raise it a Sea Change Beck, a Jefferson starship, a David Bowie and a Ween. I love this album, I love it so much that I can accept the energy deflation second half. 8/10
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You’re inability to appreciate Congratulations is infuriating haha
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People in the Streets is the best song on the album
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Ariel Pink is still amazing.
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I wish I was joking and Phradies songs are the best.
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what the heck is a father johnmisty?
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you guys don't listen to the album and just talk ,
