Song of the Week - June 28, 2008

This week, I provide for your listening pleasure, "Kids" by MGMT (pronounced "management").

I really don't have too much to say about this song in terms of analysis. For example, the song's structure (lyrically speaking) is ABCBBBBBB- you would guess that "B" is the chorus. In actuality, there are a bunch of intricate things going on melodically throughout the song with a thematic break/bridge between "C" and the 2nd "B." In the end, MGMT is the logical continuation of the tradition begun by groups like the Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode back in the '80s. They've expanded upon the synthesizer as an instrument with the aide of production tools of modern times and created a really catchy song.

It's not meant to be heavy, but it seems there is an underlying message lyrically speaking. For example: "Decision to decisions are made and not bought/ But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot/ I guess not." Kind of a cynical outlook on life, no? For a couple of jokers from Wesleyan University, they aren't too shabby with their two cents about life.

Here's the video, enjoy.

In humidity,
Greg