MGMT's new video for the new mp3 "Flash Delirium" has left indie music listeners more confused than ever. MGMT's new album Congratulations was one of the most anticipated mindie (mainstream indie) albums of the year, but has 'flopped' critically ever since it was leaked. Tons of music critics are either 'panning' MGMT, or sort of 'leaving the door open' to rate it at a later date.

It seems like this video/song is supposed to be 'commentary' on some sort of phenomenon that I can't even really put my finger on. Like 'coming back' home after becoming a relevant buzzband. Sort of feel like I want to 'get' the song now, but also feel like 'fuck this song.' I think maybe MGMT exists on a different plane than every other human, and they are just 'effing with the system' now that they have the financial backing of a major label. Wonder if they are 'afraid' of failing, so they just ended up being all campy.

Seems like they are trying hard 2 brand the song into something marketable. Honestly think I 'kept watching' the video, and possibly talked myself into the song 'sounding better', but then got angry at myself for 'watching the entire video.'

I feel like the overall goal of this video is just to be 'abstract' and keep people from listening to the song, and sort of just trying to create a weird, hazy experience. Wonder if MGMT will become the new Animal Collective for tweens, inspiring a new era of music criticism in which MGMT is used as the golden standard of albums/bands/musical brands.

How do u feel about MGMT?
Is the song 'growing on u' or do u feel like u should stay commited to the album 'sucking'?
Is this being marketed as an 'alt video' that will be in heavy rotation on MTV2 and MTVU?
Will MGMT top Vampire Weekend when it comes to record sales?
Does the MGMT album still 'suck'?