Chunk Of Change [EP]
by Passion Pit
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24

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  1. MacsMusic
    Apr 29, 2018
    8
    When it comes to Passion Pit, you can't please everybody. The lead singer has an unusual voice, and the music and lyrics are pretty weird. Some people love PP. I would say that I fall into the later group. I love the music and execution on Chunk of Change. The lyrics on this album are not great, but not bad either. They work well with the lead singer's voice and the music on this album.When it comes to Passion Pit, you can't please everybody. The lead singer has an unusual voice, and the music and lyrics are pretty weird. Some people love PP. I would say that I fall into the later group. I love the music and execution on Chunk of Change. The lyrics on this album are not great, but not bad either. They work well with the lead singer's voice and the music on this album. "Live to Tell the Tale" has a great, memorable chorus, making it one of the best PP songs. "Better Things" has great, high-energy music. Like many people, I love the errie, hypnotizing music on "Sleepyhead." Overall, CoC has great music and lyrics that compliment the album well. Chunk of Change may be PP's best work.… Expand
  2. nirishan9
    Jan 13, 2013
    8
    I honestly think it's nearly flawless. An excellent EP, erhaps one of the best, I've heard rivaling Of Montreal's Icons, Abstract Thee. Full of pop-synth power, yet a tangible humanness, it provides a great listen. Nicely layered with several sounds that never appear to be too overbearing.
  3. draco199
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    All these songs are good as hell and are about how much the singer loves his girlfriend.

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. PopMatters
    60
    The debut release from Boston’s Passion Pit is a warm and inviting collection of electro-pop that calls to mind popular acts like Postal Service while still blazing its own path.
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  2. Prefix Magazine
    65
    Despite Chunk of Change's flaws, Angelakos shows real promise as an innovative electronic-song weaver.
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  3. Under The Radar
    60
    This tantalizingly brief EP will please fans if The Blow, MGMT, and Hot Chip. [Fall 2008, p.88]
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