Citizen/Soldier cover

Citizen/Soldier

3 Doors Down · 2008

3 min · 1 track · alternative rock

An anthemic blend of post-grunge rock and introspective lyrics that resonates with themes of resilience and duty.

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    Citizen/Soldier — This track encapsulates the album's core message by honoring military personnel and encouraging civic responsibility, making it a rallying cry for service members and their families.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The song's anthemic quality and straightforward lyrics resonate well, though it doesn't stand out significantly in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The track features a steady mid-tempo beat with layered guitar riffs that build in intensity throughout.
  • The song structure follows a traditional verse-chorus format, with an anthemic chorus designed to evoke a sense of unity and resilience.
  • Lyrically, the song employs direct and straightforward language, focusing on themes of duty and support for soldiers.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Citizen/Soldier 3:32

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