“The sharpest, pithiest Passion Pit album to date”
“On Kindred, Michael Angelakos shifts focus from the painful public self-examination of Gossamer to focus on the parts of his life that give him strength: his family, his faith, and the radiant love that springs from both. It is also his most concise effort, far from the sprawl of his first two albums.”
“Passion Pit are excellent at sounding like Passion Pit — they've mastered the art of pairing emotionally naked lyrics with sweet, lush synth beats. On their third LP, though, that strength becomes a fault, as the band's tender vibes begin to blur into sameness. Singer Michael Angelakos' writing remains sharp, telling stories about family drama that are complex yet conversational. And the band take”
