As a student I spend a couple hours a day riding public transportation throughout the city of Portland. Each morning I struggle with the right soundtrack for my commute. Lately, Foster the People's Torches has been my perfect morning mix. The album, Torches, is a great blend of percussion, synthesizer, poppy dance beats and some very catchy lyrics. Every single song, from "Helena Beats" to "Warrant" will get your bootie shaking! My personal favorite is, "I would do anything for you." The vocals are so tender and sweet, Marc Foster just pours his heart out. Listening to this album takes me back, it reminds me of my first summer love. I am not sure why, but I feel transcended, young and innocent.It has been almost two years of straight touring, and the boys are now touring Europe. I hope, they return to write a new album, because I want more. Will they be able to come close to my beloved Torches? I don't know, but i am looking forward to finding out!
If you are ever in the Portland area and find a young, 41-year-old woman grooving at a bus stop early in the morning, she may be listening to Foster the People.
