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Oh that's fab isn't it. I have to admit, I'm not keeping up with the MGMT stuff at the moment..I have to do better . Thanks for posting that here, I would have missed it otherwise. I still can't believe what a hot girl Andrew makes .

As it's now 1st Feb in GMT, can I be the first (and hopefully not the last) to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW :yay:

This is so cute

This thread will never die . I can't believe the headband is back! I saw those pics on Tumblr yesterday and I was confused, but yes, it's true . Only trouble is, he looks less like a hippy and more like Bruce Springsteen now, with the headband and denim combination I'm not sure what to make of this look, to be honest .

Haven't been here in a while..so HAPPY NEW YEAR to the coolest non-Mika thread on MFC

Wow!! So glad you had a great time, thanks for the report. Lovely that you got front row, and got to speak to them aferwards. Yes, they are very 'normal' guys, well I can only speak for Andrew as I didn't meet Ben, though I'm sure he's the same, but anyway I understand completely what you mean about that . Enjoy the rest of your trip .

Thanks SE for the report, it's brilliant! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and got to say that stuff to Dan/on camera for the record (although I understand what you mean about wishing you'd saved it for Ben, but hindsight is a frustrating thing!). I'm pleased you met Ben. I'm still a bit upset I didn't, when I went, but of course I met Andrew instead whereas you didn't, so between us we have the set .

As for food in Lisbon, if you like fish and seafood there is no better place. Try the bacalhau (salt cod). The Alfama area (around the castle) is lovely, get a tram up there. The #24 is the best tram to get. Very scenic! Fantastic views from up there. It's a beautiful city; very atmospheric and laid back. And the people are very friendly and kind.

There'd be a risk of melting it. I definitely wouldn't advise it.

I dunno. It looks a bit dead in the eyes. And a bit wammy round the gills, as my Gran used to say. The one on the left looks good, though. No really, it's not bad. I have seen much much worse (try Louis Tussauds in Blackpool )I find waxworks extremely creepy though, and kind of hilarious. If I'd been there at the unveiling, I wouldn't have been able to stop laughing! No disrespect to M or his wax self's designer . Thanks to all who have posted pics/reports etc.

Not long now!! I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Wish I was coming with you So pleased to hear that!! I am SO jealous, because I love Lisbon. I lived there for four years and I miss it so much. Seeing a band/artist I love there would be a dream for me. You'll have a great time! I love that interview with James that Vanessa posted..he's really a talented musician isn't he. The bit about the Radiohead concert made me proud too, as I was there of course

Of course Happy memories. Seems like ages ago now .

As promised weeks ago... Me (left), ewokwicket (Karen), and some bloke out of an American band we met in Manchester... I look insanely and disproportionately excited. *runs away*

If the third album turns out to be self titled, I'll eat my hat. And you can quote me on that, quite literally! I love the idea of semi-improvising on stage with some new songs though. Actually, I'd love it if they experimented with real-time recording/looping their voices or instruments to create the repetitive effect. It can be very trippy and never really gives the same effect twice. Their 'jam' sections (for want of a better term) in the concerts are already quite trancey anyway. I'd be more than happy to hear a mix of Oracular and Congratulations styles on the next album, plus a magic third ingredient which even they haven't thought of yet .

ooooh!!! Have fun! Seriously, if you get the chance, go to that M&G. They're lovely guys.

Isn't Ben adorable in that wig? They should so make a video for Song for Dan Treacy, in these costumes . Dan could be in it too; he could be the villain .

The pics are hilarious. I love this one. I assume someone on Tumblr made it

Will was dressed as Freddie and Matt was Shaggy . Yes I want Andrew's legs, too. Perhaps we could have one each? A visible ghost?? wtf? Did he say that?

This is probably the best thing I've seen since...since I saw MGMT live last month . I would love to have seen them singing song for Dan Treacy dressed like this, as that keyboard riff always reminds me of Scooby Doo music! Andrew has great legs . Karen said as much when we met him after the gig and I said yeah, whatever, how can you tell under those trousers..but turns out she obviously has a good eye for these things . Edit: The dog is Scooby. As in Scooby Doo, Where Are You?

The word groupie does have a sexual connotation, yes, but only if you take the extreme definition. Wiki explains it well: A groupie is a person who seeks emotional and sexual intimacy with a musician or other celebrity. "Groupie" is derived from group in reference to a musical group, but the word is also used in a more general sense, especially in casual conversation. So it can mean literally a fan who has casual sexual relations with a celebrity they admire, but more often it's just a casual word for an enthusiastic fan - a bit like fangirl, I suppose. It depends on the context. So no, you're not degrading yourself in any way by saying you're a MGMT groupie because it's pretty obvious you're not that kind of groupie .

I think it's a good idea. Of course I can't know this for sure but they seem like the kind of guys who would definitely read a letter like that, and appreciate it. Didn't they once say in an interview that they like handwritten letters? (wish I had time right now to find the link).And I feel sure that one letter like the one you're thinking of would mean more than a hundred OMG MARRY ME ANDREW AND GIVE ME BABIESSSSS type squeals. Yes it's a good little interview. 'cavorting with groupies' means sleeping with female fans 'debauchery' is indulgence in sensual pleasures, often of an illicit nature and a 'buff' is another word for expert or knowledgeable person. Hope that helps.

I've just finished reading it. PHEW!! The word 'epic' really does it no justice at all! Really enjoyed it, thanks. You write so well. I feel like I was there with you! That's always the sign of a talented report writer. So many little bits I'd like to comment on, but foolishly I've forgotten to make a note of them as I went along and my memory's not great..oh well, I'll just have to read it again then!! I'll get back to you.

I've been away for a few days and feel like I have a few MGMT-related things to catch up with, and now I see Taylor's mega report is ready too....!! I need a couple of quiet hours later today, I think. Not to mention the Mika stuff to catch up on too (lest I forget whose fanclub this actually is ).