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Pop · 2011 · 10 tracks · 38m

Torches

Foster the People

Shimmering 2010s indie pop defined by high-register vocals, restless percussion, and bright synthesizers masking a streak of urban anxiety.

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The ultimate 2011 summer soundtrack that's way darker than the catchy hooks let on.

A high-energy burst of sunshine that hides a restless, anxious urban heart.

Torches · vs · Foster the People
Euphoric+1.9σ

Euphoric saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 38m
01
Helena Beat
4:36
02
Pumped Up Kicks
3:58
03
Call It What You Want
4:00
04
Don’t Stop (Color on the Walls)
2:56
05
Waste
3:26
06
I Would Do Anything for You
3:35
07
Houdini
3:23
08
Life on the Nickel
3:36
09
Miss You
3:36
10
Warrant
5:23
Moments Worth Waiting For
The iconic whistled melody and dry bassline that anchors the dark narrative of Pumped Up Kicks.
The explosive, synth-heavy chorus of Helena Beat that feels like a physical rush of adrenaline.
The frantic, percussive piano breakdown in Houdini that showcases the band's rhythmic complexity.
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