When I first got into Passion Pit I was working as a cleaner at a ski resort in Canada. I listened to “Little Secrets” and “To Kingdom Come” from their debut album Manners while vacuuming hallways for wealthy Calgarians, I snowboarded day in and day out in the most unbelievable part of the world while “Sleepyhead” blasted through my helmet headphones. When their follow up Gossamer came out I was just about to finish University, I jammed out to “Carried Away” while nutting out those last few paragraphs of my last few assignments at 4AM. My life changed completely every time one of their albums came out, whether it was because of the album or not, Passion Pit is a band that I’ll always remember, and this song takes me back.
Their brand spanking new track, “Lifted Up (1985)” is getting back to their roots. It’s a beautiful, uplifting tune that sparks curiosity and happiness while still holding an obvious serious message within the depths of the lyrics. The vocals are more defined, more appropriate and all-round just spot on. It just seriously gets me excited. Passion Pit are back in a way that transports me back to those pow-days, carving tracks through unique landscapes and completely switching off from real life. If I can leave this post with one thought, it’s that when their new album comes out, you need it in your life.
