Junior Citizen
Poster Children · 1995
45 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of alternative rock and punk energy, infused with sharp social commentary and catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get a Life — As the opening track and lead single, Get a Life sets the tone for the album with its catchy hooks and biting critique of consumer culture.
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Junior Citizen — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of suburban discontent and personal identity against a backdrop of infectious melodies and driving rhythms.
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Revolution Year Zero — This track showcases the band's punk influences with its fast tempo and aggressive lyrics, making a bold statement about societal apathy.
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New Boyfriend — With its playful yet critical take on modern relationships, New Boyfriend offers a balance of humor and introspection within the album's broader themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk elements with thoughtful lyrics, making it a solid entry in the alternative rock scene of the mid-90s.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and slower tracks.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the punk influence and engaging the listener.
- The lyrics often employ sharp social commentary, with recurring themes of disillusionment and personal struggle woven throughout the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get a Life 5:04
- 2 Junior Citizen 5:16
- 3 He’s My Star 4:22
- 4 Revolution Year Zero 3:07
- 5 Drug I Need 5:50
- 6 New Boyfriend 4:16
- 7 Wide Awake 4:09
- 8 King for a Day 2:03
- 9 Mustaine 2:58
- 10 Downwind 3:47
- 11 One of Us 4:22
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