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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 113 Ratings

  • Summary: The sophomore release from the electro-pop band led by Michael Angelakos was again produced with Chris Zane.
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Carried Away
Since my heart is golden I've got sense to hold in Tempted just to make an ugly scene No I'm not as proper, My money's in copper Ripped down from the... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
  1. The A.V. Club
    Jul 24, 2012
    91
    Despite the emphasis on struggle, Gossamer couldn't sound more assured.
  2. Paste Magazine
    Jul 24, 2012
    84
    Passion Pit is only getting better.
  3. Alternative Press
    Jul 19, 2012
    80
    Gossamer is still full of incredibly catchy choruses, dozens of layers of funky instrumental tracks, spazzy electronic flourishes and of course Michael Angelakos' sky-scraping falsetto. [Aug 2012, p.88]
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  4. No Ripcord
    Aug 8, 2012
    80
    The music shines brighter than most of his pop contemporaries. In fact, the album is so successful on this level that I could choose any given song and laud it as one of the best tracks on the album.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    Jul 27, 2012
    75
    If you can get behind all the cheery falsetto and high-on-life lyrics, their shiny, Flaming Lips-y thing works. [3 Aug 2012, p.74]
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  6. DIY Magazine
    Jul 23, 2012
    70
    While this second album seems genuine, and at times very good, it just doesn't excite and satisfy in quite the same way as the spontaneous creativity of the debut. 'Gossamer' is one giant juxtaposition that can't quite sit comfortably.
  7. Magnet
    Jul 20, 2012
    30
    This wet blanket is a sheer bore. [No.89, p.57]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. andy_indierock
    Aug 8, 2012
    10
    Good songs, dance pop albums better than magic hours from scissors sisters. I listened this with Walk the Moon album, I party all nite. ThisGood songs, dance pop albums better than magic hours from scissors sisters. I listened this with Walk the Moon album, I party all nite. This album only caters for good mood fellows. Those in depressed or broken heart, stay out.… Expand
  2. GetShorty909
    Apr 30, 2013
    10
    I love the whole album. It is very good. I can't believe it was not up there with a Grammy nomination. This is pretty much my pick for #1I love the whole album. It is very good. I can't believe it was not up there with a Grammy nomination. This is pretty much my pick for #1 album of last year.… Expand
  4. Frogmime
    Aug 18, 2012
    10
    Passion Pit's best! This album really rocks! This gotta have to be in the best albums of 2012! Alonh with Lana del rey's Born to Die andPassion Pit's best! This album really rocks! This gotta have to be in the best albums of 2012! Alonh with Lana del rey's Born to Die and Kimbra's Vows!… Collapse
  5. WeAreTheFilter
    Jul 24, 2012
    9
    Sometimes things aren
  6. cryhardhumor
    Dec 9, 2015
    8
    An infectiously catchy if not at times overly-sweet electronic pop album that sets itself apart from other records of the same genre withAn infectiously catchy if not at times overly-sweet electronic pop album that sets itself apart from other records of the same genre with unique vocals and lyrical themes.… Expand
  7. SilverMan
    Jul 26, 2012
    8
    Why critics love Animal Collective so much? WHY? They don't play instruments, they push buttons and activate music effects on the songs. I'mWhy critics love Animal Collective so much? WHY? They don't play instruments, they push buttons and activate music effects on the songs. I'm not against it, but is too overrated, it's just a electronic experimental band, JUST, IT. Why am I saying this? Well, that's because Gossamer looks like an Animal Collective's album, but still with the tiny essence from Passion Pit. I really like this band. I do love Manners. But this album just not look like Passion Pit anymore...… Expand
  8. Gentry
    Jul 29, 2012
    3
    For me, this album is very bad. I know that's a bit harsh, but hey, I was just way disappointed. I didn't like the the music behind theFor me, this album is very bad. I know that's a bit harsh, but hey, I was just way disappointed. I didn't like the the music behind the lyrics. What he had to say was very in the now, and I think the lyrics impressed the most about this album, but that is about it. There were too many times I found myself. skipping to the next song and then to the next song. I gave it 3 tries, but in the end it just didn't work for me.… Expand

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#78 Most Discussed Album of 2012