How big would MGMT be right now if they didn't make the conscious decision to not

[Banana]

continue with their sounds from Oracular Spectacular? Album stands the test of time 7 years later and is one of the greatest albums ever made. They decidedly went away from that sound and went towards a more psychedelic experimental sound knowing it would greatly diminish their popularity and only allow them a small niche audience. Their two following albums were good but not special like OS.


I would have to think they would be one of the biggest bands in the world. They could have had that but turned it down. I don't know if that's admirable or heartbreaking.