As we mentioned they would, MGMT performed tonight on Saturday Night Live, where Andrew VanWyngarden, Ben Goldwasser, and friends broke out their new non-single, “Flash Delirium,” and “Brian Eno” jam in celebration of their latest record, Congratulations, which snagged the #2 spot on the charts this week.
The Roots’ ?uestlove dropped some choice tweets during the episode, including an excellent observation about MGMT’s new record: “Why do I get the feeling this album is about to be their Satanic Majesties Request?” Also: “*gives MGMT a pass for the Portsmouth Sinfoniaesque Brian Eno homage at the end of their second song.” Was Questo unaware of the song’s title? If not, well played, sir.
Watch MGMT play SNL below: