Play 90 second soundbite of 'Drinking Games' @ 'CD quality'
The Citizens rock as hard as the best of the indie/rock units out there. Where they score extra points for me is with their interesting and infectious use of, often electro-style, keyboards; The Citizen have a distinctly fresh sound about them. They're as raunchy as hell yet somehow chilled - a weird combination that works very well and certainly gets the feet tappin'. Their melodic songs here are generally up-tempo and very well put together resulting in a remarkable clarity that many of their contemporaries (if they indeed have any) would die to achieve. The Citizens do a sort of 'pop'/rock thing but they do it in a way that's just that bit removed from the norm. The sound they've created between them is tasty and often intriguing; the guitars give The Citizen a punchy, rocky drive whilst the slick and innovative keys give an altogether smoother and fascinating vibe. The rhythm section of bass and drums do no more than they need to do - perfectly positioned and carefully balanced they provide a pulsating and scintillating backdrop. The vocals are crisp, clear and confidently delivered. All-in-all, The Citizen have it pretty much nailed all round!
Tracks included here are, 'Drinking Games', 'War Machine' and 'Better Than The Truth'; each one has a story to tell, each one is impressively crafted and beautifully played. The citizens have taken time to get the mixes just right and it's paid off coz 'Drinking Games' is a crackin' little EP that showcases The Citizens' work and style to great effect. Something a little bit different but with a whole lotta taste!
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