Oracular Spectacular
| Genre | Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Electronic, Indie Pop, Neo-Psychedelia |
| Release Date | January 22, 2008 |
| Artist | MGMT |
Tracklist
- 1Time to PretendMGMT4:23
- 2Weekend WarsMGMT4:12
- 3YouthMGMT3:49
- 4Electric FeelMGMT3:49
- 5KidsMGMT5:03
- 64th Dimensional TransitionMGMT3:58
- 7Pieces of WhatMGMT2:43
- 8Of Moons, Birds & MonstersMGMT4:46
- 9HandshakeMGMT3:39
- 10Future ReflectionsMGMT4:02
- 11Electric FeelMGMT3:48
- 12Tour Photo Album--:--
- 13Photos from the Time to Pretend Video Shoot--:--
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