MGMT have returned with "Dancing In Babylon," a duet with Christine & the Queens that serves as the New York pop duo's final single before the release of their new album, Loss Of Life, on February 23.
The new song finds its foundation in the sophisti-pop of the '80s without lazily throwing back to it. Andrew VanWyngarden instantly finds a melodic camaraderie with Chris, their melodies swan-diving comfortably into the pockets left by the other. "Me and Michael" showed how MGMT shined by embracing synthy, unambiguous love ballads, and "Dancing In Babylon" stays in that lane while speeding gloriously forward.
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Regal, inspiring. When they reached out for this power ballad, I was honored and also excited to dive into their dream, because I have the same all-encompassing approach with my work.
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