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| "Torches" was released on May 23, 2011 on Columbia Records. |
Talk about a band immediately blowing up! Foster the People's debut album, "Torches," has already spawned a summer hit, "Pumped Up Kicks." I couldn't let my knowledge of the band stop there, because frankly "Pumped Up Kicks" is one of the best carefree summer dance jams in recent memory. Of course, a read through the lyrics reveal a story that seems on the surface to be about a murderer. Regardless, Foster the People bring a sparkly, jangly twist on the 80's inspired-indie-synth vibe that sets the the perfect stage for a summer of jumping and chanting. Sometimes, however, the album sounds a little bit overproduced and there's some songs that entirely lack staying power. You'll find yourself skipping through some tracks to find the tunes you're looking for. For a debut effort, I am thoroughly impressed with Foster the People and I'm excited to hear their sophomore album, where they will hopefully fine tune the sound they very obviously have a knack for.
