The North American band Foster The People released this Friday, August 16, their first album in seven years, entitled Heavenly state of mind. The new work marks the end of a long hiatus since then Sacred Hearts Club (2017), a period in which the group released only a few singles and the EP In the darkest of nights, Let the birds singleaving his fans wanting more.
During this period, the band’s lineup underwent significant changes. The drummer Mark Pontiuswho had been in the band for 11 years, decided to leave, a decision that also seemed to influence the guitarist Sean Cimino. The singer Mark Foster and the keyboard player Isom Innis They are the only original members to appear in the publicity photos for the new album.
In an interview with Rolling Stone Brasil, Foster was coy about the band’s current lineup, confirming only that Sean Cimino contributed to the album’s production but will not be participating in the tour.
Despite the departures, the album featured collaborations from several talented musicians, including names like Paul Epworth, Jack Piñate, Chrome SparksAND Stewart Cole. Foster highlighted the presence of numerous friends and jazz musicians, such as Jacob Shesney AND Jherek Bischoffwho took part in the creative process, giving life to an album with rich instrumentation and complex arrangements.
The band’s independent journey, which culminated this year in a deal with Atlantic Records, has also influenced the tone of the new album. Foster, who has admitted he didn’t enjoy the experience of independence, now feels more comfortable with the support of a record label.
Heavenly state of mind It is described as Foster’s most honest and personal work, with songs that reflect both his emotional state and his growth as a musician.
The album features a mix of sounds, including electronic and disco influences, as well as themes of isolation and transformation, present in tracks such as Glitchzig AND Sometimes I wish I was bad. Foster revealed that his marriage to actress Julia Garner was a major inspiration for the album’s romantic songs.
For Brazilian fans there is good news: the Promote people They plan to tour Brazil soon, although dates have not yet been confirmed. The new album, with its combination of introspection and celebration, promises to be a hit both on headphones and live.
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Foster The People Release Long-Awaited Album “Paradise State Of Mind”
Heavenly state of mind is already capturing the public’s attention with songs like Chasing the low vibes, Take me back and the debut single Lost in spacewhich has won over fans and whose music video, directed by Rupert Höller, has already amassed more than 1.2 million views.
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