Midnight City (M83) vs Electric Feel (MGMT

Submitted by gNomad88 t3_z6in81 in Music

Does anybody else see the parallels between these two titans of their respective eras? Released within 4 years of each other, they both perfectly encapsulate the rising popularity of electronica/electric pop.

Both songs are so catchy, people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should. Because it's not just about the pleasures of drugs and an infatuation with city life, they're also a personal statement about the genre itself.

Both artists start with "M". Both songs sound similar. Both have millions of Streams on Spotify.

Which song is better?

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PricelessLogs t1_iy1l849 wrote

Is Electric Feel about drugs? I honestly thought it was simply about skinny dipping with a hot chick. Certainly a very literal take on the lyrics though

The bass and delayed Flute keyboard part in Electric Feel is so good, but I think Midnight City has better Vocals and layering. I can't pick a favorite, but if you point a gun at me I would probably blurt out Midnight City

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gNomad88 OP t1_iy1lqvb wrote

>Is Electric Feel about drugs?

Pretty much, I've spoken to a few people who have said it's about an LSD trip (hence the moon and wacky group dancing). I was a little disappointed that it's about drugs because literally every song is about drugs these days and it's a very overused backstory. But it's still a banger song.

Honestly, when I was younger I would have chosen Electric Feel. But now that I'm a bit older, I'd probably share your sentiment and go with Midnight City as well.

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chasebanks t1_iy1or6c wrote

People have profound experiences on psychedelics and get inspired to write music about their experiences. How is that disappointing? It’s not like it’s about selling drugs, or hard drugs, or drug related violence, or boasting about drug use.

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bluetriumphantcloud t1_iy5dzie wrote

Electric Feel - amazing

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gNomad88 OP t1_iy5eftn wrote

I know I said I favoured Midnight city in another comment, but damn I do fucking love Electric Feel.

Just playing a randomised play list and hearing that intro whir up is amazing

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bluetriumphantcloud t1_iy5f3ps wrote

Yep. Little Dark Age by them blows my mind every time.

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gNomad88 OP t1_iy5h3mg wrote

Dude I listened to that on loop for ages. You would also like "After dark" by Mr Kitty (his only good song lol)

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bluetriumphantcloud t1_iy5k7u2 wrote

I'll give it a listen.

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gNomad88 OP t1_iy5pcmu wrote

What did you think of it.

(It's not everyone's cup of tea, it's alright if you don't like it. It just gives me MGMT vibes that's all)

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