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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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MattAApr 13, 2010
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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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DavidM.Apr 14, 2010What a grower of an album. Soon it will be drilling itself into your subconscious.
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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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KeirApr 16, 2010
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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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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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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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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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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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Sep 14, 2010Not as many hits as Oracular Spectacular but perhaps more consistant , a good album but not fantastic
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Dec 18, 2010After a couple almost full attentioned listens, I feel this album is much stronger than their first album. It won't wow you with immediate singles, but it is mesmerizing through it's entirety and I like the 12 minute Siberian Breaks. They seem to have nailed down a consistent sound with this album.
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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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Jul 30, 2011An awesome sophomore album. One of the better album to come out this generation of **** music. Siberian Breaks is on of the greatest songs to listen to while stoned. It blows your **** mind!
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Aug 15, 2011MGMT seems like they decided to go the "Of Moons, Birds, and Monsters" route from the debut LP. Which happens to be my favorite song from that record. I look forward to see what they do next.
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Oct 9, 2011
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Sep 28, 2012The first listen didn't convinced me, but by the third listen, everything made sense now. The songs are a blend of 60s poopy songs with modern ambient electronica. Very addicting. Nice album.
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Dec 24, 2011
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Jun 7, 2012Upon first listen, I didn't particularly care for Congratulations, but, with subsequent plays, it has grown on me considerably. If you at all enjoyed Oracular Spectacular for more than just its three singles: Kid's, Electric Feel, and Time to Pretend, you will enjoy this album. I am greatly looking forward to the bands third release.
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Jan 29, 2013
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Jul 19, 2013In all honesty, at first I liked Oracular a lot better than this but as time passed Congratulations has proven to be the much more enduring work, with a much deeper sound not aimed at being simple pop songs but it still remains fun and accessible.
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.