Alien Days

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About Alien Days

"Alien Days" is the first single released from MGMT, the third album by MGMT, which was released as a cassette single on April 20, 2013. VanWyngarden explains the song as the feeling when "a parasitic alien is in your head, controlling things". The music video of this song was filmed by indie director Sam Fleischner, which was the second video released for the promotion of the album.


Year:
2013
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Sometimes... by, deceives... in a world
... pictures are in a place and space... 
... that's first to... covers... in the air
That's a... time to pay, divide his circle and... 
... Alien days, lost out alien days
... in the alien days

Something... and watch your face... 
Walk up in the days, walk up in the days, walk up in the days

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MGMT

MGMT is an American psychedelic rock band founded by Benjamin Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden. After the release of their first album, the members of their live band, Matthew Asti, James Richardson and Will Berman, joined the core band in the studio. Formed at Wesleyan University and originally with Cantora Records, they signed with Columbia Records and Red Ink in 2006. more »

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Written by: Andrew Wells Vanwyngarden, Benjamin Nicholas Huner Goldwasser

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Release Information
"Alien Days" is a song by the American rock band "MGMT", released as the lead single off their self-titled third studio album in 2013.
Songwriters
The track was written by MGMT members Benjamin Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden.
Production
It was co-produced by MGMT and Dave Fridmann, a frequent collaborator with the band.
Record Store Day
The song was initially released for "Record Store Day" in April 2013. This day is a yearly event inaugurated in 2008 that celebrates the culture of independently owned record stores.
Cassette Format
The initial release of "Alien Days" was particularly noteworthy because it was distributed on a unique format: a cassette single.
Psychedelic Pop
"Alien Days" is considered a psychedelic pop track, showcasing the band's shift from their more commercial, synth-pop sound towards a more experimental and psychedelic musical style.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Alien Days" are said to present a blend of nostalgic and traumatic childhood memories, exploring themes of time, innocence, and the alienation of modern life.
Critical Reception
Despite its unconventional sound and abstract lyricism, "Alien Days" received generally positive reviews from music critics, with some calling it a highlight of the album.
Music Video
The music video for "Alien Days", directed by indie director Sam Fleischner, adds to the track's mystique with its surreal and disjointed visual storytelling.
Live Performances
"Alien Days" has been performed live at several music festivals around the world, including the legendary Glastonbury Festival in the UK. The onstage rendition often sees the band transitioning into a more energetic and heavier version of the song.
MGMT's Evolution
"Alien Days" marks MGMT's departure from their earlier, more traditional pop hits, "Kids," "Time to Pretend" and "Electric Feel," showcasing their evolution as musicians and highlighting their quest to push musical boundaries.

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