‘Music Wrap-Up’ collects the coverage (links) on an album, artist, project, or otherwise, into one easily accessible document. 

After reviewing three singles from Little Dark Age, the fourth studio album by MGMT, as well as reviewing album itself, we’ve compartmentalized our coverage into one place.  On Musical Wrap-Up, you’ll find ALL of our coverage for Little Dark Age linked in one place.

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Blurb: Finally, Andrew Vanwyngarden and Ben Goldwasser are back.  Both are better known as alternative duo MGMT, in all their trippy, psychedelic glory.  After a four-year hiatus (MGMT, September 2013), the band is back with their fourth studio album, Little Dark Age. Comprised of 10 tracks, “Little Dark Age,” “When You Die,” and closer “Hand it Over” were released in advance of the album.

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Album Review

Headline: Alternative duo MGMT, comprised of Andrew Vanwyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, returns with a thrilling new studio album, ‘Little Dark Age.’

Verdict: 4 out of 5 stars: “All in all, MGMT delivers one of the best albums of 2018 with Little Dark Age.  Consistent from start to finish, Vanwyngarden and Goldwasser never miss the mark.  Great vocals, production, and songwriting over the course of a tight, ten-track affair.”

Source: MGMT, Little Dark Age | Album Review

Individual Track Reviews

The Musical Hype also penned reviews for all of the teaser tracks that arrived in advance of Little Dark Age.  The reviews are linked below, as well as a summarization of our thoughts on those singles.

1. “Little Dark Age”

Headline: MGMT, comprised of Andrew Vanwyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, returns with a thrilling new single, “Little Dark Age,” following a four-year hiatus. 

Verdict: 4 out of 5 stars: “Ultimately, it’s a treat to have MGMT back, after they seemed to disappear off the face of the earth.  “Little Dark Age” is a fine track – well-rounded and creative through and through. Perhaps characterizing it as catchy is an overstatement, but there is an infectiousness, even with the constant lyrical contrasts.  The five-minute duration pushes things, but it’s definitely a worthwhile five-minutes by all means.”

Source: MGMT, ‘Little Dark Age’ | Track Review

2. “When You Die” 

Headline: MGMT returns with some bite on “When You Die,” the presumed second single from their forthcoming, highly-anticipated fourth studio album.

Verdict: 4 out of 5 stars: “All in all, “When You Die” is another terrific, compelling MGMT record.  It’s energetic, particularly the vocals, well-written, and well-produced.  “Little Dark Age,” “When You Die,” and “Hand it Over” certainly set up MGMT for a successful comeback.”

Source: MGMT, ‘When You Die’ | Track Review

3. “Hand It Over”

Headline: Alternative duo MGMT nails it on “Hand it Over,” their first new single of 2018.  “Hand it Over” marks the third single released in advance of their highly-anticipated fourth studio album.

Verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars: “All in all, MGMT strike gold with this lovely ballad.  “Hand it Over” is relaxed, yet potent, particularly when the chorus arrives.  The record isn’t devoid of allure or oomph.  It’s captivating from the tip-off.”

Source: MGMT, ‘Hand It Over’ | Track Review

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