MGMT's third album, released on Columbia Records, saw the band continuing their exploration of psychedelic and art pop sounds. It followed their highly successful debut, Oracular Spectacular.
- The album was self-titled, marking a moment of artistic self-definition for the band. It was released on September 17, 2013, by Columbia Records. The album features a more experimental and varied sound compared to their earlier work.
- MGMT's 2013 self-titled album was released during a period where many anticipated their next move after the massive success of their debut. The band explored a wide range of sonic textures and songwriting approaches on this record.
- Recorded and produced by the band themselves, the album represented a more insular creative process for MGMT. It was released in the indie rock, psychedelic rock, and art pop genres.
Hailing from Middletown, Connecticut, MGMT are a duo known for their genre-bending approach to psychedelic rock and art pop. At the time of this 2013 release, they were navigating the post-breakthrough period of their career.
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