Music review: Foster the People’s Torches

29 Jun

Torches is the first album by the Californian indie band Foster the People. This collection radiates sunshine with Motown influences, especially on Pumped up Kicks. Warning – anyone who enjoys songs from the more mirthless side of life should steer well clear as that’s not where Torches will take you. Singer Mark Foster and band-mates keep the tempo racing along in a direction that at times is pure pop – listen to Houdini. The summer is the perfect time for this release with its celebratory and sometimes experimental mix of drums, guitar, keyboards and synthesizers.

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