Top tracks — play these first
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The Night I Drove Alone — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of isolation and reflection, featuring a haunting melody that complements its lyrical vulnerability.
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Roam the Room — An energetic opener, this song immediately sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythm and relatable themes of searching for connection.
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Sick and Impatient — With its catchy chorus and introspective lyrics, this track highlights the tension between longing and frustration, representing a key facet of youth experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Youth balances energetic melodies with introspective themes, marking a solid debut in the emo pop genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving tempos and layered guitar melodies, establishing an energetic tone.
- Tracks five through seven introduce a more subdued atmosphere with slower tempos and introspective lyrics.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo, creating a sense of resolution.
- 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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7/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, reflective listening sessions
- introspective emotional exploration
- mid-tempo contemplative moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 11, 2013, Youth was Citizen's debut full-length album, following their successful EP, Young States. At this point in their career, Citizen was establishing themselves within the emo revival scene, gaining recognition for their blend of melodic punk and emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Basement· Title Fight· Pianos Become the Teeth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Roam the Room 3:00
- 2 Figure You Out 2:35
- 3 The Summer 3:01
- 4 Sleep 3:10
- 5 How Does It Feel 3:53
- 6 The Night I Drove Alone 2:14
- 7 Speaking With a Ghost 3:22
- 8 Your Head Got Misplaced 2:12
- 9 Sick and Impatient 3:42
- 10 Drawn Out 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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