Passion Pit 6/18/09 @ The Paradise Boston

Thursday night marked the fourth time I have witnessed the spectacle that is Passion Pit live. With the possible exception of the first time at Great Scott and its shock of the new factor, this show was hands down the best set I have seen Passion Pit play. In the midst of a hip as shit crowd, I was so hype by the time Passion Pit took the stage that I hardly remember which songs they exactly played and in what order. But the show was perfect that way. As the last show in their *YO check us out* tour, Passion Pit was all business speaking probably fewer than 20 words to the crowd the entire set and flowing effortlessly between songs.

Seeing the finish line in sight, Passion Pit cranked up the synths and special effects for a massive 45 minute long dance party. Ripping through choice cuts from Chunk of Change and Manners the crowd had barely any chance to catch its breath from dancing during the nine song set. Highlights included the entire crowd screaming OH NO! at the top of its collective lungs in time with Better Things and a full fledged sing-a-long during the chorus of Little Things. Despite a furious pace, Passion Pit sounded absolutely fabulous, great production, along with crisp and clean effects that were especially apparent for me on Folds In Your Hands. As Passion Pit took the quickest break ever before returning to the stage for a stentorian rendering of The Reeling, I realized that A: the entire set had gone by in a blur B: this crowd (myself included) unconditionally loves this band and C: Passion Pit have arrived. I am glad to say that I have witnessed the coming of age of what promises to be a continually creative and exciting band.

Passion Pit - Better Things (YSI) (filesavr)
Passion Pit - To Kingdom Come (YSI) (filesavr)
Passion Pit - Folds in Your Hands (YSI) (filesavr)