#17 - Foster the People - Coming of Age
Foster
the People found themselves on the outside looking in with their 2011
hit "Helena Beat", but at the time I was less than impressed with their
CD "Torches". Fast forward to 2014, and Mark Foster and the boys have
put together a great follow-up pop disc. "Supermodel" is just as weird
as it's predecessor and almost has a Vampire Weekend feel in it's
weirdness, but Foster the People have carved out a unique sound of their
own which mixes dancy synths, poppy choruses and pulsing drums. Other
standout tracks include "Are You What You Want To Be?", "Ask Yourself",
"A Beginner's Guide To Destroying The Moon", and the '80s themed "Coming
of Age".
From the opening keys, you know that you're
going to be in for a fun song with "Coming of Age". The guitars are
airy, the snare is loud, and the message is potent. The video has a
crazy '80s flair to it as well, with throwback clothes and graphics and
lots of bright colors to boot. It follows a bunch of teenagers around as
they struggle to deal with their "coming of age", and the song brings
an interesting retrospect into Mark Foster's life and recent years. It's
a very personal song, and despite it's fun and fancy sound, it
definitely hits home with anyone who has looked back on their life and
realized that everything around them is changing and they have to move
to keep up with those changes. The message also works well with the band
as their sound and lyrical work matures. I look forward to whatever Mr
Foster and the boys have coming next.
Title: Coming of Age
Artist: Foster the People
Album: Supermodel
Previous #17s
2013: Sevendust - Decay
2012: Morning Parade - Headlights
2011: Lonely Island - Jack Sparrow (Ft Michael Bolton)
2010: Slash - Baby Can't Drive (ft Alice Cooper + Nicole Scherzinger)
2009: DevilDriver - Another Night In London
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