| Manners |  | Artist: Passion Pit
Label: Columbia
Category: Digital Music Album
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 14,723
Genre: alternative-music
Media: MP3 Download
Running Time: 2734 Minutes
Release Date: June 9, 2009
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 Good, Not Great April 10, 2010
David (Phila PA)
This CD is good overall. The unique vocal style of Passion Pit works well on some songs, but over shadows others.
Passion Pit definitely has good "Manners" March 14, 2010
ems4e (Virginia)
Passion Pit unabashedly uses technology to digitally create a soulful atmosphere for this newest album, Manners. Authentic and stimulating, this album provides an array of music for thought. A quirky combination of vocals reminiscent of Journey and more modern techno beats, Passion Pit really wants the listener to enjoy music. The lead singer Michael Angelakos lends high vocals to the tracks that adds some pop music flavor to an otherwise very "indie" album. Strong synthesizers drown out the lyrics to many of the songs, but they do contribute to the whole album's eighties retro ambiance. Although a few of the tracks seem to run together stylistically, the best dance beats and catchy tunes are featured on "Folds in Your Hands," "To Kingdom Come," and "Little Secrets." Throughout the album, Passion Pit creates melodies by manipulating their techno beats and weaving together their heartfelt lyrics to not only create music but meaning in their songs. Although most of the tracks on Manners are not necessarily ready to go mainstream, the band does have potential to be a cult hit like Girl Talk, especially with the YouTube success of "Sleepyhead" and MTV's streaming of their newest video for "Little Secrets."
Interestingly, Passion Pit uses some of the same techniques as the pioneers of technosonic music from the early twentieth century. Naturally, some of the inspiration behind Manners can be attributed to technology and its vast resources for creating digital music. In fact, according to the band's biography, "Angelakos' creative well was simply in need of a severe refill, so he started toying with the plug-ins and infinite possibilities of a computer program" ([...]). As a reminder of the work of Pierre Henry and Karlheinz Stockhausen, Passion Pit's music and other electronic music today can be traced back to the earlier styles of mixing sounds to create music. Similar to the French style of "musique concrete," they sampled natural sounds and voices; combining the former with the Electronische style of digital sound, Passion Pit creates stellar tracks like "Little Secrets" and "Sleepyhead." On the chorus of "Little Secrets," the band actually sampled a children's choir from P.S. 22 in New York City for its refrain ([...]). At a little under three minutes, the album's debut track "Sleepyhead" is the shortest on the album but by far the most interesting with its technological composition. Beginning with the sound of music rewinding, the song uses looping to create an almost otherworldly atmosphere, especially as the digitally altered voice sample also plays backward making its words unintelligible. In "Sleepyhead," everything really is going to the beat as chimes, voices, and synths work together to create a feel-good piece of digital music.
Overall, Passion Pit delivers an interesting and easy-to-like first album. Using old techniques with new technology, the band creates a flavorful combination of fun and musical intensity. Sampling mixed with techno beats and synthesizers make Passion Pit's music relaxing but danceable. With stand-out tracks like "Little Secrets" and "Sleepyhead," the band really makes dance music enjoyable. Clearly not just another DJ or band without soul, Passion Pit actually uses its "good manners" to make you hear what they have to say.
a pleasant surprise March 12, 2010
English major (Georgia)
This album really surprised me with its catchiness. Most of the songs are really impressive, though "Sleepyhead" is a little grating (in my opininion). So they do sound like MGMT...I see (hear) that. But MGMT is a great band too, so that's not such a bad thing. It is interesting to me that lately a lot of bands with male lead singers singing falsetto/in the upper register are coming out of the woodwork. Passion Pit, MGMT, Silversun Pickups, etc. Oh well...as long as it's good I am just grateful for quality new music. BTW, the entire album is good. There is a lot to be said for taking a chance and buying an entire album even though you have only heard a song or two. Sometimes it pays to take those kinds of risks! A good album just gets better the more you listen to it in its entirety. This is a classic example! Highly recommended.
Computer geeks turn electronic freaks March 8, 2010
Nikolas Terani (So Cal)
This is a solid record however nothing special. If you really like electronic indie rock then pick it up you will most likely like it. If you are not big on it then you can probably pass. This band is a little overhyped like other new indie electronic bands (dirty projectors, st vincent, anyone?). But again solid record if you like the genre.
The highlights of the record are IMO: Moth's Wing, The Reeling, To Kingdom Come, and Make Light in that order. So if you have the means to preview then check those out. If you do not like those than forget about it :)
 Forget MGMT....Passion Pit is where it's At!!! February 23, 2010
Jared P. Harrison (LEE, NEW HAMPSHIRE)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I remember when MGMT's cd came out and while I like their two popular tracks, "Time to Pretend" and "Kids" the rest of their stuff just didnt do it for me. Then by surprise, along comes Passion Pit. I first heard and we all first heard them when that awesome some on the Sprint Palm Pixi commercial came out months ago, that turned out to be "Sleepyhead". I then found their myspace page and listened to their whole album "Manners". What an awesome ablum. It's rare these days to listen to a cd that every track, every track is good in their own right. That's what you get here. While Passion Pit does dip into nostalgia of the 80's, with tons of Synth and electro beats, they have found a voice all their own, and I think it's in part to the vocals/voice of their singer. It's high pitched, but it somehow works. They just stand out in my opinion on the indie electronic scene, which is where you'll most likely find them, but they clearly can become a hit with many music listeners from many backgrounds. I like any band that blends different styles but somehow makes it their own....and clearly that's Passion Pit.
Standout tracks:
Sleepyhead
Til Kingdom Come
The Reeling
Then again...like I said, they're all good tracks. Listen and enjoy and bounce to the beat.
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