Kindred cover

Kindred

Passion Pit · 2015

37 min · 10 tracks · synth-pop

Bright synths and infectious hooks create a vibrant exploration of longing and emotional complexity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • bright synths for uplifting moods
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • infectious hooks for sing-alongs
  • consistent journey with emotional peaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer abrupt, varied tempos
  • seek standalone single experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2015, 'Kindred' is Passion Pit's third studio album, following the critical success of 'Gossamer' in 2012. At this point, frontman Michael Angelakos had faced personal challenges, including mental health issues, which influenced the album's introspective themes.
Stylistic neighbors
MGMT· Empire of the Sun· Foster the People

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lifted Up (1985) 4:23
  • 2 Whole Life Story 3:18
  • 3 Where the Sky Hangs 3:51
  • 4 All I Want 3:26
  • 5 Five Foot Ten (I) 4:34
  • 6 Dancing on the Grave 3:28
  • 7 Until We Can’t (Let’s Go) 4:06
  • 8 Looks Like Rain 3:55
  • 9 My Brother Taught Me How to Swim 4:13
  • 10 Ten Feet Tall (II) 2:25

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