The car ride never happened because we all couldnt agree on a single album. It started a big fight and I dont talk to my mom, my high school friend, or the dude who pumps my gas anymore. So appearently its impossible.
You are listening to “Kids” right now arent you? How can you not?!
What dont you like about it? Its music in its simplist form. I love hard complex stuff just as much as the next guy but you have to admit there is something extremely honest about this.
Also listen to the words. They are full of sincerity and emotion. I dont get where this whole “no feeling” thing comes from. You all need to listen to different types of music. Expand your palet if you will.
How is adding parts of Ween, Prince, The Rolling Stones etc a well worn idea? No one in modern pop sounds anything like that. Heck, few in modern music have the songwriting talent MGMT have.
Many indie bands take a while to gestate. You will get them if you listen to them a little more.