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When You Die

When You Die is a recording by MGMT, released in 2018.

Catalog dateFeb 9, 2018

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like why is it there never ever once do i put on a pair of shorts and wish there was underwear in them #fypシ

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There is more to MGMT.

MGMT makes music across alternative, psychedelic, alternative dance, psychedelic pop, and indie pop. Representative songs include “Electric Feel,” “Little Dark Age,” “Time to Pretend - Super Clean Version,” and “When You Die.” Find MGMT on Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, and explore available sections like Instagram posts, TikTok highlights, recent coverage, and playlists.

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$527,000

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