Psychohenni 9

This is without a doubt Foster the People's most differing album to date. I've been a fan of them since Pumped Up Kicks and I fell in love This is without a doubt Foster the People's most differing album to date. I've been a fan of them since Pumped Up Kicks and I fell in love with the poppy-yet-cool, MGMT-style, indie sound they had on Torches, I even enjoyed the afterburner of said sound on Supermodel. But Sacred Hearts Club was where my love for Foster the People was really tested. Too much of a good thing will ruin it and that's the mentality Foster and co. clearly had in their minds when making this record, as they've more or less removed the Indie dance-pop sound which made them successful and instead replaced it with a psychedelic groove. To virgin listeners of Foster the People, Sacred Hearts Club would probably be better received, however, compare this LP to the band's previous two and the sound is shockingly different.

Which is why it's been quite difficult reviewing this. I've come to the agreement that this is a great album, the singles which this album produced are without a doubt the highlights, but the real crowing jewel in this LP is Lotus Eater, the sound of which harkens back to Don't Stop (Color on the Walls), which will make this record an easier pill to swallow for longterm Foster fans.

Putting it short, this is a great album, to new listeners, there'll probably be no problems arising, to old fans of the band however, time and readjustment is needed.



Favourite Tracks: Pay the Man, Doing It for the Money, Sit Next to Me, SHC, Lotus Eater, Loyal like Sid & Nancy



Least Favourite Tracks: Orange Dream, I Love My Friends … Expand