Into the Passion Pit!

If you happen to be a fan of the electronic genre, might have heard of these artists. My love for this genre would mostly be credited to Psapp and The Postal Service. These two have changed my choices in music, from purely alternative rock, to a new age 80’s sort of feel. I doubt that I’d be turning my back on this anytime soon.

Passion Pit: Manners

Released mid-May this year, Manners is the band’s second album. Although it is their first full length one. Formed just two years ago in Massachusetts, Passion Pit has already gained a lot of media exposure. Their single Sleepyhead, which happens to be my second favorite track in this album (my uber fave being Little Secrets), has already been used in various TVCs and ad spots in the US (and the UK, I think. I’m not so sure…).  They’ve also opened for acts such as Death Cab for Cutie, and Franz Ferdinand. Their music was also featured on Gossip Girl!

So, this is how I found Passion Pit. One fine slow work day, Sh3lly ym’d me two MTV’s of this band, and insisted that I hear them. She seemed to be absolutely raving about them, so why not? Sleepyhead had me hooked. The moment the song was over, I just knew. Must. Have. Album. I’m guessing they’d make it on the charts by the end of the year on last.fm. Remember that list I’ve posted last year on the best of 2008? I’ll be having another one for this year, plus a list of what’s on my playlist. At the rate this band’s going on my iTunes, I’m pretty sure it’ll be at the top.I’ve already got their album playing over and over as I type! And doing a bit of research on this band, you wouldn’t believe how they started! A laptop. The rest of the info on this band  and how they started, you can wiki, or check their page on last.fm and myspace. An absolutely amazing group, I wouldn’t be surprised to one day see them win a Grammy, and top the charts. They’re stellar, and I see nothing but stellar success for them. 

Manners contains 11 tracks of absolute eargasm, which includes the ever popular Sleepyhead. Manners opens with the delightful track Make Light, which oddly reminds me of the 13 Going on 30 soundtrack, but with a twist. Cheerful and uplifting. Track two is my uberfave Little Secrets, which I’ve conveniently blip-ed for you to hear. Moth’s wings is a beautiful mix of strings with a very uplifting feel. The Reeling, whose video was released on their YouTube page has this 80’s feel that for some reason is just so much fun to sing along to, no different from the next track To Kingdom Come. Swimming in the Flood’s intro is slightly reminiscent of Linkin Park’s music, although of course less grungy. Eyes Like Candles, odd enough starts almost like Hoobastank’s The Reason, until more instruments start playing, and you start swaying to the music. All in all, Manners is an absolute treat no one should miss.

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For more info on the band delivered from the PassionPit, visit their official website. Trivia: Passion Pit is a slang term for “slang word for a drive-in movie theatre where kids used to go to make out.” If you heart them, don’t forget to give ‘em some love on their facebook and twitter page.

On a slightly unrelated note, I’ve decided to not write a review on BEP anf KOL. We all know that they’re awesome.