Passive Me, Aggressive You
The Naked and Famous · 2013
103 min · 22 tracks · synth-pop
A vibrant collection of synth-driven melodies that blend exuberance with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of youthful uncertainty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No! — Opening with a punchy beat and catchy chorus, this track encapsulates the album's energetic spirit while addressing themes of self-awareness and societal expectations.
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Young Blood — 'Young Blood' became an anthem for a generation, blending infectious hooks with lyrics about ambition and youth, cementing its place in pop culture.
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Punching In A Dream — This track features lush instrumentation paired with introspective lyrics about aspirations and the tension between dreams and reality, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- youthful exuberance with introspection
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- dynamic mix of remixes
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, single tracks
- seek instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2013, 'Passive Me, Aggressive You' marked The Naked and Famous' debut album, following their early EPs that showcased their emerging sound. The album solidified their presence in the synth-pop genre, coming after a period of significant buzz from singles like 'Young Blood' and 'Punching In A Dream'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chvrches· Passion Pit· M83
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No! 6:29
- 2 Sow 4:06
- 3 Bright Lights 2:37
- 4 A Source Of Light 5:02
- 5 Wild 3:52
- 6 Machinery 2:35
- 7 No Way (Quiet) 5:37
Disc 2
- 1 All Of This (James Duncan Remix) 5:07
- 2 A Wolf In Geek's Clothing (OPOSSOM Remix) 3:54
- 3 Girls Like You (Felix Da Housecat Remix) 5:56
- 4 No Way (Co-Pilots Remix) 4:02
- 5 Punching In A Dream (Does It Offend You, Yeah? Remix) 3:41
- 6 Punching In A Dream (Unknown Mortal Orchestra Remix) 4:19
- 7 The Ends (Young Magic Remix) 3:53
- 8 The Sun (The Sight Below Remix) 5:40
- 9 The Sun (The Drunken Apaches Remix) 7:39
- 10 Young Blood (The Sound Of Arrows Remix) 6:22
- 11 Young Blood (Renholdër Remix) 4:14
- 12 Young Blood (White Sea Remix) 4:59
- 13 Young Blood (Chiddy Bang Remix) 3:36
- 14 Young Blood (Magik Johnson Remix) 5:48
- 15 Young Blood (David Andrew Sitek Remix) 3:43
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