Top tracks — play these first
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Cement — Opening with an urgent energy, the track sets the tone for the album with its explosive instrumentation and raw emotion, encapsulating themes of struggle and resilience.
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Numb Yourself — This track stands out for its lyrical vulnerability, addressing feelings of detachment and existential questioning while showcasing a dynamic shift between soft melodies and powerful choruses.
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Heaviside — With its intricate guitar work and haunting vocal delivery, this song highlights the band's ability to blend melody with heaviness, reflecting on personal themes of loss and acceptance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with atmospheric instrumentation, creating a solid but conventional emo pop experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more atmospheric sound.
- Several tracks utilize layered guitar effects that create a dense, immersive soundscape, particularly in 'Dive into My Sun' and 'Weave Me (Into Yr Sin)'.
- The album's lyrics often explore themes of introspection and emotional struggle, with a focus on personal experiences rather than broader narratives.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments for reflection
- atmospheric soundscapes for immersion
- short bursts of emotional release
- ideal for late-night introspection
- cathartic energy in crescendos
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, Everybody Is Going to Heaven is Citizen's sophomore album, following their critically acclaimed debut, Youth. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, expanding beyond the traditional emo aesthetic while maintaining the emotional intensity that defined their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Basement· Title Fight· Pianos Become the Teeth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cement 3:42
- 2 Dive into My Sun 4:20
- 3 Numb Yourself 3:25
- 4 Heaviside 3:49
- 5 My Favorite Color 3:43
- 6 Weave Me (Into Yr Sin) 4:35
- 7 Stain 3:41
- 8 Ten 3:26
- 9 Yellow Love 3:41
- 10 Ring of Chain 5:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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