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Paradise State of Mind

Foster the People · 2024

47 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop

A vibrant exploration of sonic landscapes that melds infectious melodies with introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • infectious melodies for sing-alongs
  • mid-tempo flow for easy listening
  • introspective themes during quiet times
  • vibrant soundscapes for mood elevation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • seek standalone hits over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 16, 2024, 'Paradise State of Mind' is Foster the People’s fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2017 release 'Sacred Hearts Club'. At this point in their career, the band aimed to evolve their sound while maintaining the catchy hooks and social commentary that characterized their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Passion Pit· MGMT· Empire of the Sun

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 See You in the Afterlife 3:09
  • 2 Lost in Space 4:19
  • 3 Take Me Back 2:33
  • 4 Let Go 4:34
  • 5 Feed Me 3:39
  • 6 Paradise State of Mind 4:48
  • 7 Glitchzig 5:28
  • 8 The Holy Shangri-La 4:13
  • 9 Sometimes I Wanna Be Bad 3:02
  • 10 Chasing Low Vibrations 3:24
  • 11 A Diamond to Be Born 4:26
  • 12 Rabies Shmabies 4:20

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