As any self-respecting drone knows this band are in fact called ‘Management’ , not quite as thrilling a name as its consonant heavy abbreviation, but somehow quite appropriate.

Influenced by everyone from tour partners Of Montreal to album producer David Fridmann who has worked with The Flaming Lips, MGMT are aiming for the ultimate mish mash. Formed when the two members, Andrew Van Wyngarden and Ben Goldwasser met at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, and decided to create their own fantasy pop band. The result was MGMT’s blend of surreal cheese and trendy indie touchstones.

MGMT are a top tip for 2008, debut album ‘Oracular Spectacular’ is released at the end of January following rave reviews stateside. They wowed at CMJ 2007 and landed an unashamedly ‘sell out’ deal with Columbia. Judging by the prevalence of this statement it may just have a significant amount to do with the hype surrounding the band with rumours flying that they plan to rescue the major label’s credibility and return them to the glory days of top selling artists like Led Zeppelin – bands who weren’t afraid to earn big. Suffice to say MGMT are ambitious.

Still, there are no rock monster riffs in evidence on the album; it is, all in all, a rather fuzzy, glitzy, electronic, psych – mash up. Exactly like Bright Eyes backed by TV On The Radio on a mediocre day. It is a listen twice affair, due in part to the unobtrusive nature of the tracks, which (on first listen at least) go in one ear out the next. On closer inspection and at higher volume, a neatly sarcastic tone and ear for clean pop melodies amongst their dreaming spires becomes evident – specifically on standout tracks ‘Time To Pretend’ and ‘Kids’. The first track tells the tale of rock and roll cliché, with lyrics mentioning model wives and heroin addiction showcasing a dark satirical style.

MGMT are a good band and they have produced a solid album that at least in part deserves the hype, but, there is strong case that this band is simply on the right label at the right time.