MGMT

The live recording of "Kids" from MGMT's concert on April 20, 2003, captures the band in its formative years, shortly after their inception in 2002 at Wesleyan University. This period was pivotal for MGMT, as they were honing their sound and establishing their identity in the indie rock scene. At that time, MGMT had not yet released their debut album, "Oracular Spectacular," which would come out in 2007 and catapult them to fame with hits like "Time to Pretend" and the very popular "Kids." Notably, this performance showcases an early, extended version of "Kids," which would later become one of their signature songs. The recording marks a unique moment in their evolution as artists, highlighting their experimental roots before they reached mainstream success. This era reflects their creative experimentation and the development of the whimsical and psychedelic elements that would define their later work.

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