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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:
Watch: MGMT - “Flash Delirium” Video
We aren’t exactly buying that whole “Flash Delirium” is just a joke, not a single, line anymore, as MGMT dropped what looks to be a pretty pricey music video on the internets tonight, featuring said song, as well as its divisive flute solo-adorned jam section.
Say what you will about the tune itself or the now-streaming record, Congratulations, but this video makes for some fun (and yes, “trippy”) eye/ear candy. Andy Samberg and company may have met their match when it comes to random, ironic digital short weirdness, but alas, we shall see about that come the week of 4/20.
*Update: Watch this performance here.
Despite the ongoing debate about MGMT’s first single and now-streaming second album, Congratulations, there’s one thing I think we can agree on: these guys don’t take themselves too seriously. Sure, Jónsi prefers a somewhat less ironic take on Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser’s jams, but one look at their videos, promo pics, or lyrics, and a Lonely Island-helmed digital short seems all but inevitable. (Not to mention they’ve already worked with Andy Samberg’s girlfriend.)
On April 24th, MGMT are booked as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, followed by a performance on the Late Show with David Letterman on May 11, Gibson.com reports. The host for SNL is listed as “to be announced,” but we unfortunately know for certain that it won’t be Betty White.
On a speculative note, that SNL slot was set to coincide roughly with the official Congratulations release date, but a cryptic countdown on MGMT’s site has me wondering if they’ve moved it up to next week.
After months of rumors, speculation, and at least one red carpet interview, MGMT have finally confirmed the official track list and release date for their second album, Congratulations. According to Andrew Vanwyngarden, the new album will “shock people,” as he and bandmate Ben Goldwasser “dropped any sort of irony that was on the first record.”
All this news comes from tonight’s article posted by Spin magazine (via Rock it Out! Blog), btw, in which Vanwyngarden also revealed that though influences include Lady Gaga and the “worldwide economic crisis,” the album’s biggest theme is—I kid you not—surfing:
When you’re surfing, there’s a specific break you’re paddling to. And when the waves are really good you say, “it’s working.” The song kind of has a surf-y vibe. It’s like surfing on ecstasy!
Oh my, imagine all the “surfing on ecstasy” you could buy with a 6-figure deal! Release date? April 13, via Columbia Records. Tracklist? Here: