Little Dark Age

by MGMT

Little Dark Age cover art

On 'Little Dark Age', MGMT pivots from overt experimentalism to a more accessible synth-pop sound, shaped by producers Patrick Wimberly and Dave Fridmann and infused with a gothic, '80s-influenced aesthetic. The album's creation was marked by a newly collaborative songwriting process, with artists like Ariel Pink contributing to lyrics that address both the unsettling political climate following the 2016 U.S. election and more personal anxieties. The resulting work balances its cynical, dark themes with infectious pop hooks and a distinctively playful energy, representing a critically lauded return to form for the duo.

Genres

  • Synthpop
  • Neo-Psychedelia
  • Psychedelic Pop

Tracklist

  1. She Works Out Too Much
  2. Little Dark Age
  3. When You Die
  4. Me and Michael
  5. TSLAMP
  6. James
  7. Days That Got Away
  8. One Thing Left to Try
  9. When You're Small
  10. Hand It Over