Album Rating: 3.5

But what makes MGMT even stranger is that they really have a throwback sound deep down anyway. So you could reasonably argue that they are original OR that they aren't.

Either way, if you start seeing even more copycats popping up in the next few months, MGMT should be given a fair bit of kudos (whether positive or negative).

But good on them. Reading stories & interviews, they plugged away and stuck to their guns (see my review of their 'Time To Pretend' EP) and are now bonafide stars.

Digging: Conditions - Full of War

Album Rating: 3.0

Would you say that 'Empire of the Sun' are rip offs?

Album Rating: 4.0

The first of many, possibly.

Also, yes.

Album Rating: 3.5

I had a feeling that question may be coming because of my review. In reading over that review of 'Walking On A Dream', I can see how it could be miscontrued that is what I think. But I was just as much referring to the album being hit & miss, and both bands being a duo that dressed weirdly.

I wouldn't quite say that EotS rip-off MGMT, but I think it's fair to state they are relatively similar. The music isn't exactly the same, but it is along the same lines with a throwback feel that combines predominantly programmed music with some instrumentation.

Conclusion; Not rip-offs, but easily similar enough to be considered as one of the followers.

Album Rating: 3.0

In a long line to come

Album Rating: 4.0

There are much worse things than a long line of MGMT imitators. Not so bad.

Album Rating: 3.0

Underoath spawns?

Album Rating: 4.0

Lil Wayne spawns, I was thinking, but that too.

Album Rating: 3.0

Lil Wayne is no good anyway.

Album Rating: 4.0

That's may or may not be my point.

Album Rating: 3.0

Oh, sarcasm does not register with me so well on the internet.

Album Rating: 4.0

That's may

Album Rating: 3.0

We all have our flaws.

Album Rating: 3.5

"There are much worse things than a long line of MGMT imitators. Not so bad."

I'm not sure about that. I think there would be only so much of this kind of music that I could take. If it was filling the airwaves, I reckon I'd go off it quickly.

Album Rating: 3.0

True, though if all bands had imitators, say Rise Against (personal for you Davey yes) you would go off them very quickly.

Album Rating: 4.0

In comparison to what I hear on the airwaves now, it would be a immense improvement.

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Would you say that 'Empire of the Sun' are rip offs?

Album Rating: 4.0

But, pardon my ignorance, was the music always in the "MGMT-style?" Or is that their original sound?

Oh, and 1111.

Album Rating: 3.0

Well, there you go!

Listen to PNAU and The Sleepy Jackson. There's elements of eccentricity and weirdness that could easily be associated with the MGMT BLSHT; except they're both far better at it.