Review
'Sacred Hearts Club' wanders through a kaleidoscope of musical territories, with Foster the People embracing everything from electronic pulses to alternative foundations and unexpected punk energy. The sonic diversity feels intentional yet spontaneous, particularly in tracks like 'Lotus Eater' where experimental tendencies bloom, and 'Static Space Lover' which demonstrates the band's willingness to push beyond their established sound. 'Sit Next to Me' stands as the album's bright center, its infectious rhythm and melody capturing that quintessential Foster the People magic that first drew listeners in years ago.
This 2017 release dances between cohesion and beautiful chaos, sometimes creating a patchwork rather than a seamless journey. Yet within this musical exploration, the band crafts moments of genuine emotional resonance that speak to connection and love amidst disorder. Their vocal performances remain compelling throughout, particularly when paired with their ambitious genre-blending approach. Though it might not recapture the lightning-in-a-bottle feeling of their earlier work, there's something admirably fearless in how Foster the People refuses to be pinned down to a single style, instead embracing creative reinvention across the album's runtime. - Ariana
