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MGMT - Kids Performance at Glastonbury Concert 2010

Glastonbury

• By January 1, 2003, MGMT was at the very beginning of their career, just forming as a band under the name "The Management" while they were students at... Read Full Description >

  By January 1, 2003, MGMT was at the very beginning of their career, just forming as a band under the name "The Management" while they were students at Wesleyan University. Their debut studio album, "Oracular Spectacular," which included the hit single "Kids," was released later in 2007, marking a significant turning point in their journey. This live recording at Glastonbury 2010 captures the band during a pivotal moment when they were transitioning from underground success to mainstream recognition, showcasing how their unique sound resonated with a larger audience. Notably, "Kids" became emblematic of the band's playful yet introspective style, helping to establish them as influential figures in the psychedelic rock and synth-pop scenes. The Glastonbury performance also highlighted their evolution, displaying the contrast between their early days and their later, more polished stage presence.

MGMT Live Performance of 'Kids' - Original Concert at Zonker Harris, Wes

Zonker Harris
Wes, MA, United States

• 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... Read Full Description >

  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.