Beautiful, thoughtful rock
Mary Morris | laurel, maryland | 05/11/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Vince Scheuerman's thoughtful, insightful lyrics, bold, honest voice (reminiscent of John Lennon's), and engaging melodies shine front and center in the varied tracks of "Citizen." Combined with Brad Tursi's brilliance and eclecticism on lead guitar, Dennis Manuel's snappy, energetic drumming that gives full play to the lyrical possibilities of cymbals, celestial vocal harmonies, and the lush warm bass carpet under all (currently provided by Conrado Bokoles who is not on this album), the net result is a magical uplifting beauty.
One might hear a variety of possible influences, but at the end of the day what comes through is a strong original confident collective voice that might get through to you more than you thought it would at first, as happened to me. Did not expect to become emotionally attached to Citizen but I have! Highly recommended."
Citizen: Army of Me
Judy | Niagara Falls Ontario | 06/05/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first saw this band perform in Toronto when they opend for Blue October and I was so impressed with their music I bought the earlier "Rise" CD at the concert.
This CD is a continuation of the songs on "Rise" and a perfection of them. "Perfect" leads off the album and so far is my favorite song, but truthfully there is not a bad song on the CD. Eminently listen-able!
BUY IT!!"