Flash Delirium
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"Flash Delirium" is a song by the American psychedelic rock band MGMT. It was released as a "taster" for their second album Congratulations (2010).[1] The song was given away on the band's official website.[2][3] Although MGMT insisted that there would be no singles from Congratulations, "Flash Delirium" was made available as a digital download on iTunes on March 24, 2010.[4] Only in Poland has the song been released physically.
Reception
Many critics praised "Flash Delirium" for its adventurism and distinct clash of styles. Rolling Stone magazine said it "ultimately keeps building until it explodes into a rapturous harmony, breaking into full-out thrash in its waning seconds."[5] Pitchfork Media said the song "features flutes, horns, and about seven different sections that reference doo-wop, old school rock'n'roll, electro balladry, Ariel Pink-style lo-fi, wall-of-Spector pop, and the Beatles at their most high. All in four minutes and sixteen seconds!"[2] "Flash Delirium" was also described as a "psychedelic trip" which "mashes indie rock choruses with Of Montreal styles."[3]
Music Video
The video for "Flash Delirium," which "lends a visual clue into the maelstrom and chaos of modern times." premiered on MGMT's website on Tuesday March 30. [6] It shows the two lead members of the band (Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser) at a welcome-home party. Ben touches a bandage at his neck a few times, with Andrew pulling his arm away from it each time. However, at the party, Ben removes the bandage to reveal a hole in his neck. Out of this hole is pulled an electric eel, symbolizing their previous hit song, "Electric Feel". The eel is then shoved into a machine and presumably destroyed. The house trembles and the guests of the party dance as the machine emits lights, violently shaking. [7]
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Japan Hot 100 | 83[8] |
References
- ^ "Congrats to MGMT". NME. IPC Media. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
- ^ a b Ryan Dombal (2010-03-09). "Wild new MGMT song: "Flash Delirium"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
- ^ a b Alex Young. "New MGMT song, "Flash Delirium", unveiled". 2010-03-09. Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
- ^ "Congratulations". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 2010-03-24. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
- ^ Daniel Kreps (2010-03-09). "MGMT unveil Congratulations song "Flash Delirium"". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
- ^ Flash Delirium Songfacts
- ^ http://www.whoismgmt.com
- ^ http://www.billboard-japan.com/system/jp_charts/hot100/51-100/
