Chunk Of Change

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Total Tracks: 7   Total Length: 32:37

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09.16.08
Passion Pit, Chunk Of Change
2008 | Label: Frenchkiss Records / The Orchard

The blog-ballyhooed Passion Pit plays a gentle kind of electro-pop that chooses to lilt and sway rather than bump and grind. Chunk of Change, the Boston group's debut EP, is full of flitting falsettos, chirping synths and skittering beats sure to perk up the ears of any Postal Service fan. The good vibes are even on display in song titles: "Smile Upon Me," "Better Things," and the king of the twee heap, "Cuddle Fuddle." The centerpiece here, however, is the sweeping, sample-heavy "Sleepyhead" — the raucous, shout-it-out stomper that feels like a true release after the scampering-about of the first five tracks.

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great album

PistonsJenny

even better live show! GO SEE THEM if they come to your town.

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if you don't like this,

b.b.betty

you just can't be made happy. great album.

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lovely sounds

travshorts

Delicious poppy flavored gum. Makes me want to do a little dance while I'm doing the dishes.

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Awesome EP

paultaylor_2009

Not quite as polished (or as acclaimed) as 2009's "Manners", but honestly I like this EP more. I find the tracks more energetic (read: dance-friendly), simpler, and overall more interesting. I am incredibly happy I found this EP - every track is fantastic.

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Believe The Hype

Lau4589

I was skeptical because they were so hyped up but this is a great band. Get their full length too.

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Ear worm

OldSchool2000

This album bores into my consciousness and lays larval perceptions at the edge of my cerebral cortex. I also feel that the music may encourage those worms to metamorphise.

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Sure they are the IT band

Lovechildx

But the reason for that is because it that good. You will find wonderful hooks a music that will make you dance. Download and enjoy

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Great album - get it!

KrustyMonkey

These guys are great. It's happy fun time trippy music from Cambridge, MA. My favorite track is "Sleepyhead." Love it. Absolutely love it. :-)

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sleepyhead, sleepyhead, going through my head

EMUSIC-00B8D6E8

one of the latest songs to bridge a loop in my noggin' that won't leave me....seems to alway be playing and won't leave me; although, I'm not sure I want it to leave.

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great music

EMUSIC-009D0F32

Passion pit is very fun music (and they are great live too). This band makes you want to get up and dance!

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