TORCHES is a hazy, driving and entertaining album, with heavy bass and pounding drums, but never overwhelming.
Lead single Pumped Up Kicks is definitely the highlight of the album, a shame since it appears so early on, but later tracks such as Life On The Nickel and Miss You keep your feet tapping and overcome a mid-album lull.
Style-wise, MGMT would be the closest comparison, with high-pitched vocals over rapid electronic beats, but production by Florence & The Machine veteran Paul Epworth also shines through.
The LA three-piece highlight the Beach Boys as one of their biggest influences, and that can also be seen with nods to New Order with catchy vocals over synthesiser and relentless drums on album opener Helena Beat.
With a sound that’s both cutting edge and decidedly retro, Foster The People’s funky synth and sweeping vocals will make for great party music, for this summer at least.
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