Gossamer

Passion Pit | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 24, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Columbia
• ASIN: B0083EM24C
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #904 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #73 in Music > Pop > Adult Alternative

Track Listings

1. Take A Walk

2. I'll Be Alright

3. Carried Away

4. Constant Conversations

5. Mirrored Sea

6. Cry Like A Ghost

7. On My Way

8. Hideaway

9. Two Veils To Hide My Face

10. Love Is Greed

11. It's Not My Fault, I'm Happy

12. Where We Belong

Editorial Reviews

2012 release, the sophomore album from the American Electropop band. Gossamer is the highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2009 debut album Manners. The album is comprised of 12 new tracks that showcase Michael Angelakos' ever-expanding lyrical talents and bring to life his trademark irresistible beats. "On Gossamer there is more of a dichotomy between the lyrics and the music. You hear my lyrics more precisely which is something I was ready for. The lyrics on this album have a lot to say about what the last two years of my life have been troubled with," explains Angelakos. Gossamer was made throughout 2011 in Los Angeles and New York City, and again finds Angelakos working with Manners producer Chris Zane.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Rad October 31, 2012

By Jeremy Thornhill

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

Michael Angelakos is a fascinating individual. Shortly after I purchased this album, I heard an interview with him on Sound Opinions, and I was kind of blown away with his honesty. Jim and Greg talk to him *at length* about his bipolar disorder and how his mental health issues had dominated his life in recent years.

One of the things that's easy to overlook about this album (and Passion Pit in general) is the striking contrast between the sound and the lyrics: the tempo is upbeat, the sound is chipper, the hooks massive - but underneath it all, the lyrics are stark and deeply depressing at times. Passion Pit music feels like an embodiment of Angelakos's own self-described experiences, with echoes of lyrical despair thinly veiled behind a layer of exuberant sound.

Let's back up: "Gossamer" is "pop," with a huge dose of electronics thrown in for good measure. This describes a lot of music these days, but even discarding the lyrics, Angelakos injects layers of sound that elevate Passion Pit beyond the standard fare you're likely to hear on Clearchannel. The sound: huge! The hooks: killer! But, as Angelakos says, Passion Pit songs take the "long way" to get there, and the payoff is all the greater for it.

Bottom line: Passion Pit is simply incredible. And this album is simply incredible. Buy it.

40 of 54 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Warped, Light Weight Vinyl July 26, 2012

By R. Daming

Format:Vinyl

Warning for vinyl lovers! The album is really really good. The artwork and packaging is also excellent. Unfortunately, the vinyl is thin and flimsy. My copy is severely warped. The tone arm goes up and down constantly with a good 1/3"-1/2" vertical movement. I got so annoyed that I got out my kitchen scale to weigh the vinyl. 128 grams. This is unacceptable for an album that costs over $25. You might want to consider just getting the CD or buying the MP3s. I wish I had.

16 of 21 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars I just don't get it August 23, 2012

By Ethaananan

Format:Audio CD

I loved Passion Pit's first album, Manners. LOVED it. It only took one listen for me to love every song. After a while, though, I forced myself to pull away from it to check out this album which has been receiving rave reviews from nearly everywhere. It's just disappointing, that's all.

This album isn't BAD. It just pales in comparison to Manners..in my opinion, anyway. Not nearly as many hooks, better production but sometimes it's overkill, sound that makes room for fresher hooks that don't ever arrive. I don't know. It's not the mood of the album that's putting me off, it's the songs. People are bloody RAVING for this CD and I just don't see what all the fuss is about. It's not that great. There are some highlights, though: "Mirrored Sea" blew me away, "Carried Away" is undeniably catchy, "Constant Conversations" does live up to the hype, and "I'll be Alright" is a good listen if you can handle all the bleeps and such. The little "Two Veils to Hide My Face" song is also worth checking out!