This will officially be the last post based around my Top 5 albums of 2008. Its been wicked letting you guys know about why I chose my 5. This last album did not originally make the list because I had it in my head it came out the year before! I don't know why, I am usually really good at remember release dates/years. So after finding out that 'Oracular Spectacular' by MGMT came out in 2008 I was pleased. A move had to be made and an album was sacrificed for this ones inclusion.
So why this album, well first off it is infectious! Tell me you don't listen to it and then just want to listen to it again. It has this zen like magic attached to it that just makes it a special record. It is fair to say that its not exactly original with its bowiesque themes and indie disco beats, but it has character and scope that holds its own.
Listen to tracks like Time To Pretend or Kids and just listen to not just the obvious beats that are played over the top but the little intricate beeps and squeals that make those tracks special. Oracular is the soundtrack to fuelled up night out for the cosmic generation that appreciate its beauty and just want get up and dance and shout.
I have to say when I first heard it I did not warm to it straight away. So if you have the same reaction, persevere with it, believe me it will connect and then fall into place. Download Time To Pretend, Weekend Wars and Kids if you want overall feel for the album. But failing that just buy the damn thingn you won't regret it.
So that's it peeps, my best of 2008 has come to an end. My next blog will be a simple list of other albums I enjoyed Last year and check it out in the next couple of days.
Peace and Love to 'The Cosmic Generation'
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