drcroc
12/01/08, 06:30 AM
I'm studying abroad in Japan, and went to see MGMT tonight in downtown Osaka at 'Shangri-La.' It was my first time seeing them. Played all of their debut S/T minus 2-3. Played a few new songs, all of which sounded a bit more prog-hippe-psychadelic (as in were longer, had several "movements"). All in all they put on a decent show, highlights were their hit songs, of course. I'm still convinced "Electric Feel" is a modern disco classic, and was even better live than on record. They also sounded great considering their album has many different instruments, and they played with the standard 2 guit, bass, drums, keys.
Only downfalls I could see: They were a bit sloppy on stage; didn't know how to finish certain songs; sound guy messed up for the last song of their set (had bass wayyyy too high so much feedback the entire time) and their guitarist noticed and whispered to the bass player exactly what I was thinking, I think. Also, shows in Japan proved to be way different than in USA (who would've thought!? lol). I could hear a pin dropping in between songs and only modest and polite applause following them. I would recommend someone seeing them, it was a good time.
Only downfalls I could see: They were a bit sloppy on stage; didn't know how to finish certain songs; sound guy messed up for the last song of their set (had bass wayyyy too high so much feedback the entire time) and their guitarist noticed and whispered to the bass player exactly what I was thinking, I think. Also, shows in Japan proved to be way different than in USA (who would've thought!? lol). I could hear a pin dropping in between songs and only modest and polite applause following them. I would recommend someone seeing them, it was a good time.