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Universal acclaim- based on 250 Ratings
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Positive: 214 out of 250
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Mixed: 21 out of 250
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Negative: 15 out of 250
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DavidM.Apr 14, 2010What a grower of an album. Soon it will be drilling itself into your subconscious.
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FredericL.Apr 19, 2010An excellent second album that will make the indie-hipsters freak out...Nevermind the poseurs! Definitely on the same level as great psyche albums such as "Da Capo" or "Odessey & Oracles". Can´t wait for album 3 and let´s hope we have a second Metanoia-style EP in the middle.
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DocGonzoApr 13, 2010Surprised at the tepid critical response thus far. To my ears, this is an incredibly cohesive psychedelic album absolutely brimming with excellent musical ideas. It's a great new direction for a talented young band.
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PhadoVApr 13, 2010A great album. Very underrated.
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ChristianBApr 14, 2010Infinitely better than Oracular. There's not a single weak song on the entire tracklist, unlike the former which was mostly filler.
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CraigtD.Apr 15, 2010Wipes the floor with everything this year.
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EricAApr 13, 2010Still fantastic even without the mass market singles.
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JoshS.Apr 13, 2010
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GeneApr 13, 2010
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MackM.Apr 13, 2010This is a very good follow up to Oracular Spectacular, but and i WOULD recommend it to people who liked kids as if its is not the MGMT you like, you will find something else in this album to love. Highlights- It's Working Flash Delirium Siberian Breaks Congratulations.
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HunterL.Apr 14, 2010Fantastic album, its not the exact same style as Oracular Spectacular, but that's not in any way a bad thing! It shows that MGMT is going to grow and advance rather than just stick to their one formula, the songs are varied yet very cohesive, there is certainly something in here for every listener.
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DanOApr 16, 2010After a few listens I can say I enjoy it more than Oracular Spectacular. Overall the album is very solid. I found a whistle!!
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ZacKApr 17, 2010All the right decisions from this band. This is not a bullshit KIDS2 collection. These guys are the best thing around, forget all the negativity.
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gabApr 13, 2010At first I thought oracular specacular was way better, but after a few listens I learned to truly appreciate it. It doesnt have any singles like kids or electric feel, but it still is an excellent album.
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RickGApr 14, 2010Better than most music these days, in fact the more I listen to it...the better it gets. Loving every second.
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Dec 3, 2010
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Sep 3, 2010An amazing album that is meant to be listened from front to back. If you're iffy on it after the first listen do yourself a favour and listen to it in its entirety a couple more times. This album will grow on you but as most reviews indicate, do not expect Kids or Time to Pretend type tracks.
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Dec 30, 2010An amazing second album by MGMT. The sound of this album is just beautiful. They've really matured since their first album Oracular Spectacular. The album opens up with "It's Working" and that song is like the definition of psychedelic rock. And the song "Congratulations" is just a beautiful song to end the album with. All In All, Congratulations is one of my favorite Psychedelic albums. A-
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Jan 29, 2013
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Sep 14, 2013MGMT are more artistic then they ever have been.I guess only Tv on the radio and Pixies are allowed to be experimental not a use to be electro pop band.This world is so hypocritical and judgmental, MGMT said it best in the masterpiece song Flash delirium "The hot dog's is getting cold And you'll never be as good as the Rolling Stones "what a great line.Oh my god this world sucks.
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KazKApr 19, 2010This album feels like a b side album or the album they should of released pre Oracular Spectacular... to be honest i was excited about this album and hoping to see them at some festivals this year but now i'm not too bothered. the album contains good music but nothing special!
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BertBert`brett.wApr 15, 2010This album blows! Congratulations is the only good track.
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ChrisK.Apr 14, 2010I can't think of a lousier sophomore album after an amazing debut since Fiona Apple. This follows in the footsteps of the latest releases by The Flaming Lips and Of Montreal. File under - "Too Many Drugs in the Studio" or "Drinking One's Own Kool-Aid".
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MattB.Apr 14, 2010Practically a forever changes rip off in parts, fortunately this one won't age well.
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KeirApr 16, 2010
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May 26, 2011After such an amazing debut I was seriously disappointed with the dire, forgettable crap that followed.
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Sep 14, 2010Not as many hits as Oracular Spectacular but perhaps more consistant , a good album but not fantastic
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Nov 22, 2010The melodies seem to be the only reason I am not hating the album as much as I would want to. The vocals and song arrangements aren't that appealing to my tastes, and leaves me thinking: "What's the big deal with MGMT?"
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MattAApr 13, 2010
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Awards & Rankings
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This airy prog-psych self-indulgence is merely an elaboration of the back half of that debut--the half I tuned out then but appreciate some now, because, even as self-indulgent elaborations go, the follow-up's a doozy.
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Cowbells and organ chords set the frenetic pace for this crazed and eerie take on surf music that namechecks the godfather of ambient in its punkest track.
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MGMT's first long-player may have included catchier singles, but Congratulations is the better album, trading Oracular's deceptive superficiality for psychedelic grandeur. Of course, like all psychedelic things, that grandeur is pretty deceptive, too.