--- product_id: 11282349 title: "Gossamer" price: "₹ 2544" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/11282349-gossamer store_origin: IN region: India --- # Gossamer **Price:** ₹ 2544 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gossamer - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 2544 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/11282349-gossamer) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description . Review: Well Worth the Wait - I picked up a used copy of Passion Pit's first CD "Manners" on a whim -- the rainbow-ribbon cover looked intriguing, thought I'd give it a shot. Loved just about everything about it, including (if not especially) the two surprisingly chill acoustic renditions. Also hugely enjoy "Little Secrets." Only down side to "Manners" was singer's falsetto could be a little thin & grating on the aural nerves at times. In any case, I've been eagerly awaiting "Gossamer" for a long time, knew it would be amped up based on hearing "Take a Walk" on local radio. Man, I thought "Manners" was thick & heavy in the synth department, but "Gossamer" often goes for all-out wall of electronica, rivaling M83 for "most heavily layered multi-mega-tracked synth bomb" or something like that. Been listening regularly for a couple months now, wavered back & forth between 4 & 5 stars. 4 stars would be attributable to catchy but vacuous pop tracks like "Carried Away" and "Hideaway" -- a little too reminiscent of Lightning Seeds, maybe played at 45 RPM when it should be 33. Also could have used a few stripped-down acoustic versions such as grace "Manners," but alas, "Gossamer" is a bit too dedicated to being LOUD and UP. But I had to go 5 stars based primarily on the lyrical & musical triumph "Take a Walk," the goofy/groovy retro-70s grind and catchy chorus of "Cry Like a Ghost," and the undeniable strength of the last 3 tracks, which rival any back-to-back-to-back triple shot you'll ever hear on any synth album ever. "Love is Greed" is so happy & boppy & joyously backgrounded with female choral vocals that you'll almost miss the surprisingly melancholy lyrics. "Where We Belong" is the perfect coda to an album that is a most curious fusion of lyrical ambivalence and musical transcendence. "It's Not My Fault, I'm Happy" is the closest thing I've got to a personal anthem right now. Can't get enough of the shimmering keyboard washes and driving bass. The singer (mostly) checks his falsetto at the door and is content to whisper-vocalize, except for the bridge, which he seems to cede to the background ladies, and the rousing chorus, where he harmonizes with them. Musical brilliance, well done! It's not fair, it's not fair -- still I'm the only one who seems to care... Review: Rad - Michael Angelakos is a fascinating individual. Shortly after I purchased this album, I heard an interview with him on Sound Opinions, and I was kind of blown away with his honesty. Jim and Greg talk to him *at length* about his bipolar disorder and how his mental health issues had dominated his life in recent years. One of the things that's easy to overlook about this album (and Passion Pit in general) is the striking contrast between the sound and the lyrics: the tempo is upbeat, the sound is chipper, the hooks massive - but underneath it all, the lyrics are stark and deeply depressing at times. Passion Pit music feels like an embodiment of Angelakos's own self-described experiences, with echoes of lyrical despair thinly veiled behind a layer of exuberant sound. Let's back up: "Gossamer" is "pop," with a huge dose of electronics thrown in for good measure. This describes a lot of music these days, but even discarding the lyrics, Angelakos injects layers of sound that elevate Passion Pit beyond the standard fare you're likely to hear on Clearchannel. The sound: huge! The hooks: killer! But, as Angelakos says, Passion Pit songs take the "long way" to get there, and the payoff is all the greater for it. Bottom line: Passion Pit is simply incredible. And this album is simply incredible. Buy it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0083EM24C | | Best Sellers Rank | #17,602 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #371 in Indie Rock #1,933 in Alternative Rock (CDs & Vinyl) #8,834 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (290) | | Date First Available | May 15, 2012 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 887254165125 | | Label | Legacy Recordings | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Legacy Recordings | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2012 | | Product Dimensions | 4.95 x 5.6 x 0.41 inches; 1.76 ounces | | Run time | 47 minutes | | SPARS Code | DDD | ## Images ![Gossamer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419fRdNRZlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Worth the Wait *by S***N on September 10, 2012* I picked up a used copy of Passion Pit's first CD "Manners" on a whim -- the rainbow-ribbon cover looked intriguing, thought I'd give it a shot. Loved just about everything about it, including (if not especially) the two surprisingly chill acoustic renditions. Also hugely enjoy "Little Secrets." Only down side to "Manners" was singer's falsetto could be a little thin & grating on the aural nerves at times. In any case, I've been eagerly awaiting "Gossamer" for a long time, knew it would be amped up based on hearing "Take a Walk" on local radio. Man, I thought "Manners" was thick & heavy in the synth department, but "Gossamer" often goes for all-out wall of electronica, rivaling M83 for "most heavily layered multi-mega-tracked synth bomb" or something like that. Been listening regularly for a couple months now, wavered back & forth between 4 & 5 stars. 4 stars would be attributable to catchy but vacuous pop tracks like "Carried Away" and "Hideaway" -- a little too reminiscent of Lightning Seeds, maybe played at 45 RPM when it should be 33. Also could have used a few stripped-down acoustic versions such as grace "Manners," but alas, "Gossamer" is a bit too dedicated to being LOUD and UP. But I had to go 5 stars based primarily on the lyrical & musical triumph "Take a Walk," the goofy/groovy retro-70s grind and catchy chorus of "Cry Like a Ghost," and the undeniable strength of the last 3 tracks, which rival any back-to-back-to-back triple shot you'll ever hear on any synth album ever. "Love is Greed" is so happy & boppy & joyously backgrounded with female choral vocals that you'll almost miss the surprisingly melancholy lyrics. "Where We Belong" is the perfect coda to an album that is a most curious fusion of lyrical ambivalence and musical transcendence. "It's Not My Fault, I'm Happy" is the closest thing I've got to a personal anthem right now. Can't get enough of the shimmering keyboard washes and driving bass. The singer (mostly) checks his falsetto at the door and is content to whisper-vocalize, except for the bridge, which he seems to cede to the background ladies, and the rousing chorus, where he harmonizes with them. Musical brilliance, well done! It's not fair, it's not fair -- still I'm the only one who seems to care... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rad *by J***Y on November 1, 2012* Michael Angelakos is a fascinating individual. Shortly after I purchased this album, I heard an interview with him on Sound Opinions, and I was kind of blown away with his honesty. Jim and Greg talk to him *at length* about his bipolar disorder and how his mental health issues had dominated his life in recent years. One of the things that's easy to overlook about this album (and Passion Pit in general) is the striking contrast between the sound and the lyrics: the tempo is upbeat, the sound is chipper, the hooks massive - but underneath it all, the lyrics are stark and deeply depressing at times. Passion Pit music feels like an embodiment of Angelakos's own self-described experiences, with echoes of lyrical despair thinly veiled behind a layer of exuberant sound. Let's back up: "Gossamer" is "pop," with a huge dose of electronics thrown in for good measure. This describes a lot of music these days, but even discarding the lyrics, Angelakos injects layers of sound that elevate Passion Pit beyond the standard fare you're likely to hear on Clearchannel. The sound: huge! The hooks: killer! But, as Angelakos says, Passion Pit songs take the "long way" to get there, and the payoff is all the greater for it. Bottom line: Passion Pit is simply incredible. And this album is simply incredible. Buy it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's grown on me *by L***. on May 20, 2013* I purchased the MP3 of this album several months ago, after Passion Pit (via their Facebook page) let their fans know it was available at a very low price for a day...I'm so glad I purchased it! I was immediately struck by the heavy layering of sounds, voices and effects, as well as the plentiful and introspective lyrics. In fact, my first thought was, 'wow, this guy sure does have a lot to say!'. The more I listened, the more this album grew on me, and I think it has enough of a variety to keep all of the songs from sounding too similar. Their sound is very unique and I can pick out a Passion Pit song from anywhere, lol. 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