What is the best Citizen album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Everybody Is Going to Heaven" (2015). It's the most representative of what makes Citizen worth hearing.

How many albums does Citizen have?

Citizen has 15 releases in their discography, including 6 albums and 9 EPs.

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Citizen

Q: Who is Citizen for?

If you're into emo pop, Citizen is worth your time. Citizen's music drives forward with urgent rhythms and layered guitar textures that create a palpable tension, punctuated by moments of release that echo the complexities of human emotion.

Citizen's music drives forward with urgent rhythms and layered guitar textures that create a palpable tension, punctuated by moments of release that echo the complexities of human emotion.

emo pop

United States

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The album

Everybody Is Going to Heaven album by Citizen

Everybody Is Going to Heaven (2015)

This album showcases Citizen's evolution with layered soundscapes and emotional depth, making it a solid introduction to their style.

The song

“Cement”

The track features an immediate hook and captures the essence of Citizen's sound with its urgency and emotional resonance.

Where to go

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Everybody Is Going to Heaven

2015

The track features an immediate hook and captures the essence of Citizen's sound with its urgency and emotional resonance.

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About Citizen

Citizen is a vital presence in the emo pop landscape, carving out a space where vulnerability and emotional honesty collide with raw musicality.

Their music resonates deeply within a generation that grapples with introspection, making it a touchstone for listeners seeking solace and connection amid life's tumult.

Their music resonates deeply within a generation that grapples with introspection, making it a touchstone for listeners seeking solace and connection amid life's tumult. By channeling angst into their sound, Citizen has not only tapped into a collective experience but also redefined how personal struggles are articulated within the genre. The band's approach revolves around crafting immersive soundscapes that balance melody with gritty instrumentation, creating an inviting yet intense atmosphere. This sonic interplay draws listeners in, making their performances feel like shared catharsis rather than mere entertainment. Through this method, Citizen navigates the tension between hope and despair, allowing their music to act as both refuge and confrontation. Lyrically, Citizen often explores themes of longing, disillusionment, and self-discovery, employing a narrative style that blends sincerity with moments of introspective irony. Their tone strikes a balance between confessional and observational, inviting listeners to engage with their stories on a personal level while maintaining an aura of detached reflection. Each song serves as a poignant vignette, capturing fleeting emotions and experiences that resonate long after the last note fades.

6 studio albums· 15 total releases· 1 decade· United States

Full discography

Citizen's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

15 releases • 6 albums • 9 EPS • 2009–2026

Type:

Studio albums (6)

EPs (9)

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Citizen

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Where to go

Everybody Is Going to Heaven

About Citizen

Full discography

Studio albums (6)

Halcyon Blues

Calling the Dogs

Life in Your Glass World

As You Please

Everybody Is Going to Heaven

Youth

EPs (9)

Glass Mix 3

Glass Mix 2

Glass Mix 1

Live At Studio 4

Citizen / Turnover

Young States

Acoustic

The Only Place I Know

This Is Citizen

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