Being a Wiz follower since his 'Say Yeah' days, I was born ready for a full studio album. Finally Wiz stepped up to the plate and released two of the year's biggest singles ('Black and Yellow' and 'Roll Up') and created a masterpiece of an album. The album flows from beginning to end, and whether or not the topic of his songs is for you, the rhythm goes hard.
Foster the People brought us a unique style on their debut album. 'Torches' combines synth-pop, indie culture, and California riffs to make an album's worth of tracks you just want to put on replay. The album's diversity covers a spectrum from the disco age to snazzy keyboard productions. The group is one of the most refreshing new acts of the decade.