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Ever since the release of their 2008 EP Chunk of Change, Passion Pit’s unique brand of indietronica has appealed to fans of both indie rock and electronic dance music, generating heaps of praise from those bastions of hipster cred otherwise known as music blogs. With the release of sophomore album Gossamer in 2012, the band kept crowds moving with a collection of ambitious and impeccably produced gems like “Take a Walk” and “Constant Conversations,” earning the album a No. 4 position on the Billboard 200. Passion Pit originated as the solo project of frontman Michael Angelakos, who penned the project’s first songs for his girlfriend before enlisting some of his classmates from Berklee College of Music to start a group. The band’s debut full-length Manners (2009) received praise from critics and bloggers for its catchy and danceable songs, including breakthrough single “Sleepyhead” and kaleidoscopic electro hit “The Reeling.” On tour in 2013, Passion Pit has been treating fans to high-octane live performances that perfectly capture the spirit of their sparkling pop anthems.
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passion pit was amazing! I was concerned about how they'd be live since their sound is so electronic but they were so so good. like a symphony actually. the sound was so precise and moving. loved it!
Passion pit was incredible. I took a friend who never really listened to them and she was blown away by how good they were live. I don't think I've ever seen such a happy crowd and i'd go see them again a million more times.
Hearing this was a sold out show for three nights in a row, my friend and I were worried we would be bombarded with flocks of teenie bopper children in an overheated, unbearably crowded scene. However, Terminal 5 turned out to be just the right venue for our Passion Pit experience. Doors opened at 8pm and the opening band was on by 8:45pm. We were pleasantly surprised with Joy Formidable, who easily out played the second opener- Rural Alberta Advantage. Joy Formidable certainly set the mood of the night with their dancey tunes and high energy performance. Passion pit took the stage before 11pm. Opening with "Better Things", off of their EP, Chunk of Change, was a fine way to start the rave, at least for their fans. By looking around, you could see a bunch of "Little Secrets", "Sleepyhead" aficionados left speechless when older, more obscure tracks were played. The crowd could have been more fun, some were dancing/jumping/flailing and some were shooting death stares or rude words when bumped into. Regardless, Passion Pit killed the set. With their flashy strobe-y boxy screen decor on stage, and lead Michael Angelakos hopping around with the mic, Passion Pit delivered a show you would expect from listening to their cd, and more! It’s refreshing that this band makes genuine music and does not enhance much of anything while recording records; yes that falsetto is real. The only criticism of the night was that "Cuddle Fuddle" was not played, despite our persistent chanting during the lulls in between songs. The encore included a fun and unexpected cover of “Dreams” by The Cranberries and, of course, "Sleepyhead," which was, unfortunately, not acoustic, but nonetheless super fun- high energy, which can sum up the entire T5 experience.
The Passion Pit concert at Terminal 5 last night was awesome. I couldn't help but bounce around for an hour to their amazing songs. I'm only 25 though and I felt like I was the oldest person there. I wish Terminal 5 had 21+ concerts. Other than that, the band is awesome and they're so good live.
this was my 3rd time seeing passsion pit and i cant say enough good things about them. they are one of the best bands to see in concert! they come out and have just so much energy! theyre awesome! definitely a must-see!
amazing....can't wait to see them again. terminal 5 is a cool venue too... but u have to stake your claim and mark your territory.
Such an awesome show! Was excited but skeptical of live show but it blew my mind away.
It was fantastic! Great performances! The bands and accoustics were great!
Passion Pit is unbelievably talented, and that was the best concert I've ever been to. House of Blues is awesome, such a great venue. i'll def going to Passion Pit and the HOB many many more times.
I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by their performance. I was informed before the show that they had some poor live shows in the past (given that they're a fairly new band) and I was expecting some sketchiness in their performance. However, I was blown away by the quality of their show. They played most of their songs very well with some minor changes here and there (examples of good musical talent) they were able to change things up and still keep along with the song. Their transitions worked really well and they ended each song with a bang.
my life: complete. Passion Pit is amazing, and even better live. This was a powerful show. Everyone got so into it and everyone was dancing and screaming the lyrics, i LOVED it. The only thing that bothered me was how we had to wait so long for them to perform, and i wish they played for longer. But overall it was an amazing show and i can't wait for them to come back to Boston, i would most definitely see them again.
hey all....i ended up having a band rehearsal to do. So...my wife took my ticket and had a great time she didn't know the band at all and loved seeing them. She was getting hit on by guys ten years younger than her and she loved it! Ahhh the power of music.... thanks for the rock!
Passion Pit is riding a massive wave of popularity, commercial viability and international acclaim. So they should be an amazing live show right? Almost. This is not my first time seeing the band. I have seen them play very large shows (festivals i.e. Bonnaroo) and very small shows (Great Scott) and House of Blues falls right into the middle. Since this particular group has a few breakthrough hits, when they were played the crowd was going wild and the band always gave back that energy. On most of the other songs, the band was a little flat and getting through the catalog instead of playing them with...passion. This could have been a result of the crowd - I've noticed that all ages shows bring out a LOT of posers who aren't big fans but somehow get way in the front rows to stand there until they recognize something. I was also a little upset that they didn't do anything for their hometown crowd. No sneak previews of new material? No surprise announcements or giveaways or meet and greets or anything? This band was born in Boston and for them to not do anything specials for their OG fans is a little surprising.
Amazing show. Played all the best songs as well as a great cover and they all sounded 10x better live.
This is the second time I've seen Passion Pit live, and while I have heard mixed reviews about some of their early performances as a band, they definitely have a great stage presence and energy that makes their performance great. Their songs are naturally upbeat, which helps, but all of the band members really look like they're having a good time and get into the show.
Pasion Pit and Magic Magic were amazing....Dirty Dishes....not so much... House of Blues is the Best concert venue in Boston!
Waiting outside in the freezing weather was worth the wait! The show turned out to be awesome. They played almost all of their songs from Chunk of Change and Manners. I definitely recommend seeing Passion Pit, you won't regret it!
Amazing show! Passion Pit was incredible and Magic Magic rocked. My only complaint is that the line to get in at the House of the Blues and also the line to pick up coats after the show were totally horrendous.They need to figure out a better system.
Passion Pit knows how to put in a great show, and the crowd was amazing.
Passion pit blew away my expectations. Was really great
