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Generally favorable reviews- based on 183 Ratings
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Positive: 135 out of 183
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Mixed: 35 out of 183
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Negative: 13 out of 183
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Sep 7, 2022
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Jul 10, 2022I think "Torches" is good and all, but for me "Supermodel" is arguably the best of the band
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Feb 26, 2021
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Apr 15, 2019
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Jun 25, 2018Just because an album doesn't have a standout hit song, doesn't mean it's a fantastic album.
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Apr 8, 2018
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Jan 28, 2018The best album of Foster the People, no doubt about it
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Jul 14, 2017Are You What Want Be To Be? 10/10
Ask Yourself 9/10
Coming Of Age 10/10
Nevermind 10/10
Pseudologia Fantastica 10/10
Best Friend 10/10
A Beginner's Guide To Destroying The Moon 10/10
Goats In Tree 9/10
The Truth 8/10
Fire Escape 7/10
General: 9.3 -
Jun 16, 2017We see a more mature record of FTP, questioning about self conciousness, aspirations, society. It may have no to be the supper mellow lyrics and cheerful vibe of Torches, but the coming of age is for everyone. and this is the FTP one. The atmosphere of the album is completely different too, with a little more diversity and discover of new territories.
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Jun 24, 2016
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Oct 7, 2014
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Oct 6, 2014
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Sep 8, 2014Such an underrated band. Someday people will look back to Foster the People and really understand how big they were. The next big bands are taking notes on this incredible album for sure.
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Jul 28, 2014Underestimated by critics, this album (at its own sake) turns out to be a thousand times more cohesive, complex and original than its predecessor Torches - and that is a lot to say.
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Jul 8, 2014While I did enjoy most of the album I had to ask myself ,"What ever happened to them from 'Torches'?". Wb
hile I can understand that they want to try something new the rythms in some songs are just hard to get. But I will say that their lyrics are trasgressive as they try something new with this album -
Jul 3, 2014
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Jun 7, 2014
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Jun 1, 2014Dull and uninteresting, this album really has nothing to offer. At least Torches was kind of different from most other indie pop. Where they were unobjectionable last time, here they're just unwelcome. I don't really know what happened.
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May 5, 2014
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Apr 25, 2014I'm not thrilled at all with their anti-capitalist message but there are some good songs on this album. Fire Escape is by far the best; however, it can be easily found boring if you don't like this kind of music. Goats in Trees and the three singles (Coming of Age, Psuedologica Fantastica, Best Friend) are also very nice. However, the message of the album still leaves me uneasy
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Apr 23, 2014After not really getting into their previous album, the same happens here, but worse. By far worse than Torches, which did have some good tracks like Helena Beat, Pumped Up Kicks and Don't Stop. This overall does not. This album features unmemorable bland pop rock and little personality for the most part. Middle of the road.
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Apr 16, 2014If I were to describe Foster the people in one word it would be "fluffy." There are some neat lyrics an catchy moments, but nothing really happens and all I get is all of this is a vapid listen.
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Apr 7, 2014
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Apr 5, 2014If given time, this album develops into something great. It's not better than Torches, it's definitely not worse than Torches; it's different. I applaud Foster for venturing into new territory while keeping their identity. The more listens, the better it gets.
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Apr 3, 2014Foster the People comes back two years later after there first debut with this. There overall sound is different, straying away from the darker "Torches." "Supermodel" has great sound with a deeper meaning that some listeners might miss for just some random guy singing in a kick ass falsetto. This album beats "Torches" by a long shot.
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Mar 28, 2014
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Mar 21, 2014None of these songs are catchy. There are no potential hit singles in this bunch. I am afraid this group is going to turn out to be a one-hit wonder.
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Mar 21, 2014I really like the singles from their previous effort, but I think this new release is a failure... Its does sounds like their TRIED to be original but Supermodel ends up displaying only a lack of inspiration and talent.
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Mar 20, 2014Supermodel não foi tão bom como se esperava que fosse, porém o novo album contém algumas músicas que mostram uma mudança no estilo da banda, diferenciando do primeiro album, que ainda continua sendo melhor.
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Mar 19, 2014This album is a proof that Foster the People are experimenting new sounds and ways that show that they are growing up. This is no Torches #2, but this album is still a perfect indie-pop experience! My favorite tracks in the album are Best Friend and Pseudologia Fantastica.
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Mar 19, 2014
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Mar 19, 2014Supermodel hits different notes than Torches. Innovating and building seem to be the aim for this album as a whole. FTP didn't fail at such a thing, just didn't do it to the fullest degree. Torches was a little more fresh at it's time and Supermodel feels like a freshman release. Not bad, just not up with the times.
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Mar 19, 2014This album is a lot better if you've been a fan of Foster The People ever since Torches.
Are you what you want to be:9/10
Ask yourself:10/10
Coming of Age:7/10
Nevermind:8/10
Pseudologia Fantastica :8/10
The Angelic Welcome of Mr. Jones:5/10
Best Friend:10/10
A Beginner's Guide to Destroying the Moon:9/10
Goats in Trees:10/10
The Truth:10/10
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Mar 19, 2014
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Mar 18, 2014
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Mar 18, 2014Foster the People's sophomore effort isn't as innocent or catchy as Torches, but it's a lot better than a bunch of other offerings in the industry today. Its a diverse album in which Foster the People try to find their groove.
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Mar 18, 2014so u listen to foster the people torches for beign cool and young as it single pumped up kicks... they new album has the name supermodel becouse the album is stupid weak a cocky to moon and back
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Mar 18, 2014
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Mar 18, 2014best album ever!!!coming of age is flawless!coming of age is flawless!coming of age is flawless!coming of age is flawless!coming of age is flawless!coming of age is flawless!coming of age is flawless!coming of age is flawless!
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Mar 18, 2014It's a good album. It's not even close to being as smooth or unique as Torches, but it provides a solid follow up. Torches was so different that it didn't surprise me when Supermodel slipped into slightly more familiar territory. Still, it's a pretty good listen.
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Mar 18, 2014While not being nearly on par with it predecessor, Supermodel is still a great album. The sound the have now is more glossy and slick than Torches, and the album pays tribute to artists such as David Bowie and The Kinks
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Mar 18, 2014
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Mar 18, 2014
Awards & Rankings
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May 1, 2014Equally appropriately, with increased attention comes increased expectations and increased scrutiny, neither of which are met by this sophomore release.
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MojoApr 23, 2014Much of Supermodel feels alienatingly dense. [May 2014, p.86]
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Apr 4, 2014A couple of pseudo-anthems will likely nurse them through a handful of unearned headline gigs--but in all honesty, the world has no need for pop music this faceless, listless or sterile.