Youth (Citizen album)

Youth
Studio album by Citizen
Released June 11, 2013 (2013-06-11)
Genre
Length 30:46
Label Run for Cover
Producer Will Yip
Citizen chronology
Young States
(2011)Young States2011		 Youth
(2013)		 Everybody Is Going to Heaven
(2015)Everybody Is Going to Heaven2015
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AbsolutePunk8.5/10[7]
AllMusic[1]
idobi3.5/5[3]
Punknews.org[2]
Rock Sound8/10[8]

Youth is the debut studio album by American rock band Citizen, released June 11, 2013 on Run for Cover Records.[9][10]

Background and production

Citizen formed in 2009 with members located in Michigan and Ohio.[11] The group released a handful of singles and an EP, Young States (2011).[11] In March 2012, it was announced the band signed to Run for Cover.[12]

Citizen entered Studio 4 with producer Will Yip (Title Fight, Circa Survive, Braid), in February 2013, to record their first debut album, Youth.

Release

On April 23, 2013, Youth was announced for release.[13] Youth was released on June 11 through Run for Cover.[13] On the same day, a music video was released for "The Summer".[14] In November and December, the band went on tour with Polar Bear Club, Diamond Youth and Sainthood Reps.[15] On December 4, a music video was released for "How Does It Feel?", directed by Rob Soucy.[5] In March and April 2014, the band supported The Wonder Years.[16] In September and October, the band went on tour.[17] On October 6, 2014, a music video/UK Tour video for the second track, "Figure You Out", was released.[18]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Roam the Room"2:59
2."Figure You Out"2:34
3."The Summer"3:01
4."Sleep"3:09
5."How Does It Feel"3:53
6."The Night I Drove Alone"2:13
7."Speaking with a Ghost"3:22
8."Your Head Got Misplaced"2:12
9."Sick and Impatient"3:41
10."Drawn Out"3:37
11."How Does It Feel" (acoustic; bonus track)2:41
Total length:30:46

References

Citations

  1. 1 2 3 Lymangrover, Jason. "Youth - Citizen | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 RENALDO69 (July 22, 2013). "Citizen - Youth". Punknews.org. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Yi, Catherine (July 2, 2013). "Citizen – Youth: Album Review". idobi. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 Carter 2014, p. 53
  5. 1 2 3 4 Nassiff, Thomas (December 4, 2013). "Exclusive Premiere: Watch Citizen's Hazy Video for "How Does It Feel?" - Exclusive Premiere - Warped Roadies". Fuse. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  6. ↑ Joyce, Colin (June 9, 2015). "Stream Citizen’s Arresting ‘Everybody Is Going to Heaven’ LP". SPIN. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  7. ↑ Djamoos, Zac. "Citizen - Youth - Album Review". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  8. ↑ Sayce, Rob (July 24, 2013). "Citizen - Youth - Reviews". Rock Sound. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Citizen - Youth". Run for Cover Records. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  10. ↑ "Youth Run for Cover Records". Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  11. 1 2 Lymangrover, Jason. "Citizen | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  12. ↑ Tate, Jason (March 13, 2012). "Citizen and Turnover Sign With Run For Cover Records - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  13. 1 2 Ilvonen, Keagan (April 23, 2013). "Citizen Announce New Album - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  14. ↑ Beringer, Drew (June 11, 2013). "ABSOLUTExclusive: Citizen Video Premiere - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  15. ↑ Nassiff, Thomas (September 5, 2013). "Polar Bear Club Streams "Blood Balloon" and Launches 'Death Chorus' Pre-Orders - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  16. ↑ Nassiff, Thomas (December 10, 2013). "The Wonder Years Reveal Tour (Defeater, Modern Baseball, Citizen, Real Friends) - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  17. ↑ Tate, Jason (June 18, 2014). "Citizen Announces Fall US Tour - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Citizen Came To The UK This Summer and Filmed A Cool-As-Fuck Music Video". Rock Sound. 6 October 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.

Sources

  • Carter, Emily (2 August 2014). McMahon, James, ed. "Reviews". Kerrang!. London: Bauer Media Group (1528). ISSN 0262-6624. 
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