Junior Citizen
| Junior Citizen | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 14, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1994, Smart Studios, Madison, Wisconsin | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, punk rock | |||
| Length | 45:08 | |||
| Label | Sire | |||
| Producer | Brian Anderson, Poster Children | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |  [2] |
| MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide | [3] |
Junior Citizen is the fourth album by the American alternative rock band Poster Children, released in 1995.[4][5]
Production
[edit]The recording sessions took place at Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin.[2] The album was produced by Brian Anderson and the band.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]Trouser Press wrote that "[Rick] Valentin’s vocals have never been more pronounced, the rhythms never more insistent (or rigid), the tunes never punchier or more melodic."[6] The Washington Post wrote that "the band's lack of a distinctive style does undermine the effectiveness of such catchy tracks as 'He's My Star' and 'New Boyfriend'."[7] CMJ New Music Monthly thought that "the raw power of the band's early material has become superseded by technical noodling."[8]
Track listing
[edit]- "Get a Life" – 5:04
- "Junior Citizen" – 5:15
- "He's My Star" – 4:22
- "Revolution Year Zero" – 3:06
- "Drug I Need" – 5:50
- "New Boyfriend" – 4:15
- "Wide Awake" – 4:09
- "King for a Day" – 2:02
- "Mustaine" – 2:57
- "Downwind" – 3:47
- "One of Us" – 4:21
Personnel
[edit]- Brian Anderson – Producer, Engineer
- Bryce Goggin – Mixing
- Rick Valentin – Vocals, Guitar
- Rose Marshack – Bass, vocals
- Jim Valentin – Guitar
- Howie Kantoff – Drums
References
[edit]- ^ "Junior Citizen - Poster Children | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 6. MUZE. p. 609.
- ^ a b MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1999. p. 888.
- ^ Rothschild, David (24 February 1995). "POSTER CHILDREN ENTERS INTERACTIVE ARENA". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ "Catch Second Stage For True Alternative Sound | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com.
- ^ "Poster Children". Trouser Press. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ Jenkins, Mark (April 28, 1995). "CHILDREN LAG" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
- ^ "Reviews". CMJ New Music Monthly. CMJ Network, Inc. March 27, 1995 – via Google Books.
