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Congratulations
- By MGMT
- Genre: Indie Rock
Common Sense Media says
Brooding, dark, and sometimes depressing indie rock.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that these songs don't contain graphic language, sexual descriptions, or references to substance use; at worst the tunes contain very minor profanity and ambiguous references to violence. However, the songs have a dark, brooding overtone that may intensify those feelings among troubled teen listeners.
What's the story?
Following on the heels of their enormously successful debut record, Oracular Spectacular, MGMT is back with their second album, CONGRATULATIONS. Somewhat taken aback by their commercial success, the band has rebelled by refusing to release any of the songs on this CD as singles. In terms of the songs themselves, they once again reflect a pensive, often depressing perspective on life, intensified by the group's newfound fame and all of the demands that come with it. Though the album is fairly free of serious adult content -- aside from a couple of minor swear words and ambiguous references to violence -- its overarching tone is dark enough that emotionally troubled teens may find it further brings them down.
Is it any good?
Congratulations is a solid sophomore effort from MGMT, filled with songs that feature many of the trademark moves of the alt-rocker -- such as the organ and hauntingly hollow vocal effects. Still, the band ventures off the beaten path every now and again with a few non-formulaic surprises, including the Motown-like "Someone's Missing" and the light, '70s-esque "Siberian Breaks."
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what types of music can help you cope with difficult emotions without becoming more depressed or upset. Can you think of five songs that you can relate to that aren't especially negative?
Aside from lyrics, how can musical sounds help to lift your mood?
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no instant gratification here, but in a few listens you won't be able to get enough
OOOOOHHHHHHHH YEAH!
Not a "pop" record in any way. I even prefer it to their debut!
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Kid, 12 years old
January 3, 2011
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For kids who take music seriously
MGMT is not a band that most kids like, as this new album is very dark, and not poppy. The band, who seems like they didn't like the popularity of their first album, Oracular Spectacular, came with a great, although dark, comeback brings a sound similar to Pink Floyd. Great album.
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Great Music
Congratulations is a great album by MGMT, an indie band that not many kids listen to. (Kudos to the ones that do.) I don't really have much to say, other than that this is some really good music. Also, CSM rated this iffy for 14 because it's "dark and somewhat depressing"? What? That makes very little sense.
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Kid, 1 year old
October 14, 2010
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Best album of 2010! imo
This is now my favourite album of 2010. Seriously, it's amazing the best song, (in my opinion) is Siberian Breaks. It's a long song, roughly twelve minutes or something like that, but it's AMAZING! If your son/daughter is an awesome kid that's 13+ give me their number because they are awesome. <3
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MGMT is one of the best bands left
Their music has some dark things but nothing to mature for kids 10 up
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| Artist: | MGMT |
| Release date: | April 13, 2010 |
| Label: | Columbia |
| Genre: | Indie Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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