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Universal acclaim- based on 222 Ratings
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Positive: 206 out of 222
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Mixed: 12 out of 222
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Negative: 4 out of 222
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Nov 18, 2011A promising start, look forward to more from them, particularly as their fame dies down from the incredibly overplayed Pumped Up Kicks (which I love btw, but the radio is really good at killing good songs...)
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Jun 9, 2011I'm surprised at the bad reviews. This is a pretty solid debut that is catchy as hell and fun to listen to. I didn't even pay attention to the lyrics but I sure got caught up in the music.
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Feb 29, 2012Fantasic album. I loved every minute of it. I must have listened to it 100 times, in fact I'm listening to it right now. This is difinately one of the best albums of the year. 10 out of 10.
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May 7, 2013AMAZING. Favorite bands to have emerged in the past few years.
Stellar.
I went to their concert and cried.
And Mark Foster jumped in the crowd and I groped him.
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Jun 6, 2011
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Jun 9, 2013Fabulous debut album by Foster the People. Contains very catchy songs with well written lyrics, unique (and good) vocals from Foster himself, good tunes and well played instruments from Fink (bass) and Pontius (drums/ percussion). The whole album is a great and unique experience. Was definitely worth the money. Would recommend to anyone who likes good indie/alternative music.
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Oct 31, 2013I will never understand why pumped up kicks was the only song of this album to attain any sort of popular status. Houdini and call it what you want in particular were brilliant and I felt they were much more well done than pumped up kicks. See for yourself and you may find something awesome
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Apr 7, 2012
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Jun 17, 2011Foster The People are modern-day Beach Boys who have captured the sound of sunshine, fun, and the carefree days of summer in just under forty minutes.
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May 21, 2014I totally love this album esp, I would do anything for you, waste and miss you and of course, Pumped up kick. Superrrrr Best :D its not too late to listen and my opinion this is their best album ever.
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Apr 4, 2015Amiable 'new age indie-rock' offering charm and popular appeal. Indeed a rather distinguished album in that it rolls along gaining more favour after each track idles by at a happy, melodic and sustained pace. Given this album is so 'light' Sounding, a thoroughly enjoyable addition to the palate.
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Jun 21, 2011
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Oct 3, 2011The debut album by Foster the People is being advertised as â
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Jun 16, 2011
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Jul 1, 2011It's quite simple, this album is just plain fun. To use a movie analogy, it's like a good Will Farrell comedy. It's not meant to be a critical smash or win awards. The album is catchy and puts you in a great mood. Houdini and Helena Beat are both fun.
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Dec 10, 2011I have no problem with catchy bubble-gum pop arranged by alternative bands as long as it's really, really catchy. I can't say it isn't here. "Torches" isn't impressive, but it's one of the easier albums to listen to of the year.
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Mar 8, 2012Wow, this CD is fresh, interesting, with this indie spirit, is awesome, I love this CD, but some songs, don't be greatest, in my opinion, a good album and that's all.
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May 30, 2012
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May 19, 2013Only like four good songs on that thing... most of it disappointed me. I didn't really like the sound nor buildup of most of the album. To say the least this album is not for everyone... but I think I wasted some money.
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Feb 25, 2014
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Aug 27, 2011
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Nov 4, 2012
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Apr 28, 2012Foster the People make a pretty impressive debut in 2011 with Pumped Up Kicks being one of the best songs of last year and this album proves no different, It's a fun upbeat album with Great songs such as Call it What You Want, Helena Beat and of course Pumped Up Kicks. it's must have album and a great start to a long career for Foster The People
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Mar 28, 2012Excellently crafted album. Lyrically clever, catchy and punchy. Highly recommended to those who enjoy alternative pop...if there is such a genre.....
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Nov 22, 2012Interesting Melody b
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Oct 21, 2013I found many artists and groups thanks to FIFA and I think that Foster the People is one of the best. "Call it what you want" is one of my favourite songs. Lyrically this album isn't one of the best but the songs are very catchy. This is a good debut album and I'm looking forward to the next one.
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Jul 28, 2014Eccentric. Stylish. Much more deeper than many may believe. Complex. Colorful. Aesthetic. Brave. Embracing. Clear. Peculiar. Fashion. Cool. At the end... worth listenable. Lovable.
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Oct 23, 2014This band is truly amazing. This album is great with songs like Houdini, Don't Stop (Color on the Walls). Pumped up Kicks. This album is fun and great sounding
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Jun 16, 2017
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Jul 9, 2017Helena Beat 9/10
Pumped Up Kicks 10/10
Call It What You Want 10/10
Don't Stop (Color On The Wall) 9/10
Waste 10/10
I Would Do Anything For You 10/10
Houdini 10/10
Life On The Nickel 9/10
Miss You 8/10
Warrant 8/10
Broken Jaw 9/10
Love 8/10
Chin Music for the Unsuspecting Hero 9/10
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Jan 8, 2018
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Feb 23, 2018Foster The People has this style that we have never heard before making them pretty unique. There first album has some pretty Great Tracks. Which is all really have to say. Do yourself a favor and listen to this album
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Aug 11, 2019This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Mar 28, 2020Great music, uncompromising with a single style. Make you feel nostalgic, happy and melancholic with a hit of adrenaline.
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Awards & Rankings
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Dec 19, 2011Burning with a hot track intensity somewhere in between early evening rave-up and late-night club afterglow, Torches is a beacon of melodic dance-pop love.
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MojoNov 22, 2011Scratch beneath the glossy surface of Torches and beneath the gurgles, stutters and hands-aloft choruses lies an album with a disappointing lack of substance. [Aug. 2011, p. 94]
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Sep 12, 2011While hit single and opener "Helena Beat" suggests that Foster the People has mastered the sunny-but-bitter concoction, "Waste" and "I Would Do Anything for You" provide a sweet balance on the palate.