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LateNightTales

MGMT · 2011

85 min · 20 tracks · progressive rock · electronica · neo-psychedelia

A dreamy exploration of eclectic sounds, blending nostalgic melodies with modern psychedelia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamy late-night explorations
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • nostalgic melodies for reflection
  • immersive soundscapes for solitude
  • eclectic sounds for open-mindedness

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone radio hits

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'LateNightTales' was released in October 2011, MGMT had already established themselves as a prominent band with hits like 'Electric Feel'. This album came after their commercially successful sophomore effort, 'Congratulations', marking a shift towards more experimental sounds and a departure from mainstream pop appeal. It serves as a unique collection of influences that shaped their distinctive sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Tame Impala· Pond· Empire of the Sun

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Can’t See Through It 3:53
  • 2 Love You Girl 3:09
  • 3 Cheree 3:42
  • 4 Stop & Smell the Roses 4:04
  • 5 Ocean (outtake version) 5:45
  • 6 Red Indians 1:56
  • 7 Laughing Boy 5:47
  • 8 For Belgian Friends 5:26
  • 9 Mound of Clay 2:28
  • 10 Song for Wilde 2:33
  • 11 All We Ever Wanted Was Everything 4:25
  • 12 Troubled Mind 5:46
  • 13 Drug Song 3:24
  • 14 Hearts Are Like Flowers 4:12
  • 15 Pink Frost 4:00
  • 16 Sparks 3:30
  • 17 Melancholy Man 7:22
  • 18 Lord Can You Hear Me? 4:34
  • 19 Morning Splendor 6:00
  • 20 Lost for Words, Part 2 3:24

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