Youth (Citizen album)

Youth
Studio album by Citizen
Released June 11, 2013 (2013-06-11)
Genre Emo,[1][2][3][4][5] grunge,[2][4][5] indie rock,[3][4] pop punk,[6] post-hardcore,[1] punk rock[3][5]
Length 30:46
Label Run for Cover
Producer Will Yip
Citizen chronology
Youth
(2013)		 Everybody Is Going to Heaven
(2015)
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. Title Length
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
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, 44Rob (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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