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MGMT — Kids
Album: Time To Pretend
Avg rating:
6.9

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Total ratings: 694









Released: 2008
Length: 5:25
Plays (last 30 days): 0
You were a child crawling on your knees toward it
Making momma so proud but your voice was too loud
We liked to watch you laughing
You picked the insects off plants, no time to think of consequences

Control yourself, take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself, take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted

The water is warm but it's sending me shivers
A baby is born crying out for attention
The memories fade like looking through a fogged mirror
Decision to decisions are made and not bought
But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot, I guess not

Control yourself, take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself, take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted

Control yourself, take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself, take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself, take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself, take only what you need from it
A family of trees...
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This band is talented and creative. This song is none of those.

That nauseating synth line pervaded mainstream burn-rotation pop stations for years.  And now it's here.  Congratulations.
 Byronape wrote:

It must be nice to live somewhere that has radio stations that play stuff like MGMT.  I might even listen.  Around here, all the stations play either country, rap, top 40 (which is about half rap anyway), and 80's hair metal with some modern rock mixed in.  I count myself lucky that we have a decent NPR station.  If not for satellite radio and RP, I'd be in musical hell.


Agree but minus satellite radio. I need the human touch 
 Steve wrote:
This is some genuine high quality "guilty pleasure" music.


This
Trite
Fun!
Something sounds off about the vocals in the "Kids" track that just played.  It sounds different, like the vocal channel is 20% louder and all the reverb that's usually in that channel is muted.  I also don't remember that synth instrumental.  Different version?  Or fake YouTube cover? (there's a ton of them on YouTube lately)
This is some genuine high quality "guilty pleasure" music.
How time flies!
I don't think it's a better version, but I was quite interested to hear it, so thanks :D
This early version is really different from the version that got all the airplay, and it's definitely lesser. It just isn't as brimming with energy. The bones are there, but the bridge is kinda meandering and the vocals aren't as strong, among other things. 

They were right to go back and do it again, honestly.
FIFA! :D
Repetitive — gong for the record for iterations of the same phrase — but fun anyway. 
THIS IS A SOLID 2
I rather hear this 1000 x more than The Smiths!
Stinky cheese.
Nice version !
Huh. Never heard this version. Just slightly different from the one I'm used to. Not bad at all. 
This version is so much less appealing than the one that's get played on 'mainstream' radio. This won't get the party started.
Pop?!
 jnesser wrote:
Too much mainstream radio airplay. Very old. I would be happy if I never heard this song again!
 
It must be nice to live somewhere that has radio stations that play stuff like MGMT.  I might even listen.  Around here, all the stations play either country, rap, top 40 (which is about half rap anyway), and 80's hair metal with some modern rock mixed in.  I count myself lucky that we have a decent NPR station.  If not for satellite radio and RP, I'd be in musical hell.
Sounds to much like a 90's boy band 1
Like{#Roflol}

max_p wrote:
I like that it's not the airplay mix
 


I like that it's not the airplay mix
love this group.
Too much mainstream radio airplay. Very old. I would be happy if I never heard this song again!
Ich mochte ein eisbar sein     oooooo  eisbar     Grauzone
 900notch wrote:
Please remove from regular rotation.

Thank you...
 
Yes! I agree with 900notch, put it into high rotation! No more apples in the vending machine!
I was going to serious pan this from the zam pop opening.
I thought this was LMFAO at first. Nope, MGMT. Now I know.
The chorus has legs and it . is . toe . tapping . Hard enough to admit. 
 soulcollision wrote:
MGMT!? Yes!
 
Yes indeed! I always assumed the Time to Pretend version of this song was the same as that on Oracular Spectacular (the album I have), so it's good to be proven wrong!

Gotta love their hommage to Van Vliet's Trout Mask Replica on the cover.
 govna wrote:

totally agree mr. gandalf bong.  with both of those statements.

 

"Mr. Gandalf Bong" Heh, that's by far the best nickname I've ever had... Plus I would totally love to have a gandalf bong, since we all know what 'pipe weed' really was.

Sounds great with headphones, has good effects and layers.
MGMT!? Yes!
 900notch wrote:
Please remove from regular rotation.

Thank you...
 

Please don't.
 SantaFeGrace wrote:


{#No}
 
disagree

If I was sitting in a grungy bar, with Tom Waits leaning on the wall, the ZZ guys looking at me derisively and Keith Richards stumbling back from  the washroom, this'd be the barband. 
The music video kinda creeps me out. I think it's the Kiss-like makeup?

 900notch wrote:
Please remove from regular rotation.

Thank you...
 
Second that, sounds like worst Europop. Do not understand how this could get rating of 7.2. Repetive and boring.

 900notch wrote:
Please remove from regular rotation.

Thank you...
 

{#No}
Please remove from regular rotation.

Thank you...
 Krispian wrote:
I heard an interesting "mashup" of this song, where they replaced the MGMT vocals with David Bowie's, a song (not a hit) from the Ziggy Stardust album. Bowie's vocals perfectly matched this song.
 
That I would love to hear. Where did you find it?
It's like The Pet Shop Boys and Arcade Fire had a mutant child!
 Taraincognito wrote:

 
bump

Very few songs here make me want to get out my greatgrandfather's blunderbuss like this one.

Anyone got gunpowder?  Damn kids.
"Masters of CASIO 2009" winner? {#Think}
Hmmm.. annoyingly catchy is the best I can say about this

{#Daisy}
I'm with you on that. Maybe it's because people just can't resist something with the insipid catchiness of an advertising jingle .
 ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!

douzzer wrote:
I just *don't* get how this insipid, derivative track can possibly warrant a 7.3, or all these glowing comments!




 govna wrote:
this reminds me of an NES theme song.  i think zelda 2. 

...that was definitely worth posting.
 
funny how a synth instrument can create such a strong association based solely on it's tone and texture, completely independent of melody or tempo, eh?

 douzzer wrote:
I just *don't* get how this insipid, derivative track can possibly warrant a 7.3, or all these glowing comments!

 

Ditto
A cover of this song played on iPhone Apps at this years SXSW music festival:



Heard this song last night in an episode of "Gossip Girl" (my wife watches it).
Reminds me of the Cars.
I just *don't* get how this insipid, derivative track can possibly warrant a 7.3, or all these glowing comments!

 hugrun_fjola wrote:
This is a different version than Im used to! Very cool... somehow softer, yet the same beat... more 80's.
LIKE LIKE!!
 

it's actually not really from the 80's. The young performers probably were conceived during the 80's.
Uploaded this one ;) ...I love it.
This is a different version than Im used to! Very cool... somehow softer, yet the same beat... more 80's.
LIKE LIKE!!
 Steve wrote:
Can't. Stop. Toe. Tapping.
 

{#Lol}    {#Yes}
Can't. Stop. Toe. Tapping.
 Whirlpool wrote:
Great song. But why reject Time To Pretend?
 
Really.
Probably because it was my upload. {#Mrgreen}

 element1 wrote:

Of course I love this track, but I'm unclear as to why Bill is picking it up well over a year after it was popular everywhere else, and putting it in heavy rotation.
 
Better late than never;  I myself just discovered this excellent album about a month or two ago after it appeared on the Best of 2008 lists.

 gandalfbmg wrote:


You MAY be right... like when you're in a 'side scroll' battle area?

That was maybe the worst Zelda game... gack...
 
totally agree mr. gandalf bong.  with both of those statements.

 govna wrote:
this reminds me of an NES theme song.  i think zelda 2. 

...that was definitely worth posting.

My own kids tell me this in an episode of "Chowder" on Cartoon Network.  Very addictive.


This song makes me want to do the robot. But I'm sure my co-workers would think I look a bit strange. Oh well.  Here I go.....

If you enjoy the song there is a remix using Bowie lyrics that is interesting
https://ziggyremixed.com/


catchy, up-beat... perfect cleaning music...
Tedious melody. Tedious melody. Tedious melody. Tedious melody. Tedious melody.
 govna wrote:
this reminds me of an NES theme song.  i think zelda 2. 

...that was definitely worth posting.
 

You MAY be right... like when you're in a 'side scroll' battle area?

That was maybe the worst Zelda game... gack...
I heard an interesting "mashup" of this song, where they replaced the MGMT vocals with David Bowie's, a song (not a hit) from the Ziggy Stardust album. Bowie's vocals perfectly matched this song.
Annoying.

Of course I love this track, but I'm unclear as to why Bill is picking it up well over a year after it was popular everywhere else, and putting it in heavy rotation.

this reminds me of an NES theme song.  i think zelda 2. 

...that was definitely worth posting.
Bibbidy ribbidy doo bop bee boop bee!
Anyone know what this song is supposed to be about?



(Chorus)

Control yourself
Take only what you need from him
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself

huh?

Otherwise, great song!


Wish I could get this much out of my Casio keyboard!

 
Starting it at 7 for a first listen; good chance of increase, looking forward to hearing more from MGMT.
The local radio station plays this song twice an hour. I am already tired of it.
MGMT on RP? Awesome!
clearly the BEST band of 2008..........!
 apd wrote:

Thanks for the info. Interesting, but I think I prefer the album version.

 
agreed, this one was probably recorded in a dorm room.

Someone gave me what I assume is a newer cd, and I really like it!
This is quite good, not quite an 8

Cars-like.  I love the synth pump... thick as mud and yet more pleasant.


Great song. But why reject Time To Pretend?
 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:

Love the Management!


"Time To Pretend" would be nice also.
 

Electric Feel would be nice as well..
 fadedsignal wrote:

This is the original EP, prior to being produced by Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Tapes N' Tapes)

 
Thanks for the info. Interesting, but I think I prefer the album version.

i want the cd version, more MGMT!more new music bill!{#Wave}
Digging on this tune!!!
Great song from a band that has recently really been growing on me.

Love the Management!


"Time To Pretend" would be nice also.
 apd wrote:
This sounds different from the version on the cd - different artwork too. Anyone know where this is from?
 
This is the original EP, prior to being produced by Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Tapes N' Tapes)

CAPT BEEFHEART INSPIRED ARTWORK
TROUTMASK

KIDS DO THEIR HOMEWORK
Decent, but I expect this ditty to get old quickly.

{#Ask}

It's amazing how poor this version is compared to the version sprinkled with Dave Fridmann's love.

I'm digging on the MGMT. They've got a super funky thing going on. I don't know if the appeal will last, but my philosophy is enjoy it while it does!
This sounds different from the version on the cd - different artwork too. Anyone know where this is from?
it's about time Bill plays MGMT, Oracle Spectacular is great!
I really dig this song!
This is one of those tunes that I like but I'm not sure why.
This is the number one "wake up" song right now. Puts you in a great morning mood.

First one! First one! Great groove!