The new video from MGMT contains desert, magic stars and a giant dying chicken-like creature. As well as the intrepid duo donning their best yacht rock gear and looking increasingly concerned.
MGMT - 'Congratulations'
UPDATE: The clip was directed by Tom Kuntz, who has been responsible for clips such as 'Frontier Psychiatrist' by the Avalanches, LCD Soundsystem's 'All My Friends' and The Bumblebeez 'Dr. Love'.
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The band have just completed two nights at legendary New York venue Radio City Music Hall. Judging from Entertainment Weeky's
review, it seems the bands pedestrian live show remains the anchor around their necks:
Life was revived when “Kids” and its throbbing synths dropped. But it fizzled quickly as the group attempted to end the show with “Congratulations.” They left after, but screaming for more, the fans didn’t move for the exits. Instead, they screamed for more.
What followed was a lengthy, obnoxious encore filled with ear-busting guitar solos and murky album cuts like “Something Missing.” Really, they could’ve done without it. Many became dejected, like they regretted their encore request. It was a dreadful ending for what was great show overall. Understanding that VanWyngarden and Goldwasser were excited to play Radio City, maybe they should’ve let the fans leave a bit earlier.