Get ready for the synth. Last summer it was all MGMT, Cut Copy, and M83. This summer belongs to Passion Pit. The electronic band consists of Michael Angelakos (lead vocals/keyboards), Ian Hultquist (keyboards), Ayad Al Adhamy (synth/samples), Jeff Apruzzese (bass) and Nate Donmoyer (drums). They come out of Boston and only formed in 2007. They had a couple of EP's out before this year but 'Manners' is their first label released album. Every single song on this record has a catchy melody and by the end lifts your spirit to the sky. In the end it just makes you feel happy. It may take a couple of listens to get past how poppy the melodies really are, but a song like Sleepyhead will never get outta your head. The way this record flows is just perfect. A pop number, then a song to make-out to, a pop number, and another song to make-out to. The thing about this album that stands out is the live drums combined with the synth keyboard. Obviously if you are not in to the new wave of electronic bands out there today this album will do nothing for you, but if you love the impending revolution then you will pop this CD in and keep it in constant rotation.
Never seeing Passion Pit I don't have a perspective on how they are live. After reading a few reviews online they sound like they transcend most electro pop bands' live performances. It might be worth it to stop by the stage for a song or two seeing as how Lolla is outside.
Songs to check out:
1. Sleepyhead
2. The Reeling
3. Moth's Wings
Sleepyhead Video
MySpace Page
Official Site
Just listened to Amazing Baby since you guys told me THEY were actually this summer's electronic group. GOtta say, it was good, but doesen't even compare to how good the Passion Pit disc is.
ReplyDeleteI think they're different types of bands. I found Amazing Baby to sound more like the non-dancy MGMT songs. Passion Pit is definitely more electronic than AB. I need to give Passion Pit more of a listen.
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