Junior Citizen

Junior Citizen
Studio album by
Poster Children
ReleasedFebruary 14, 1995
Recorded1994, Smart Studios, Madison, Wisconsin
GenreAlternative rock, punk rock
Length45:08
LabelSire
ProducerBrian Anderson, Poster Children
Poster Children chronology
Just like You
(1994) 		Junior Citizen
(1995) 		RTFM
(1997)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]
MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide[3]

Junior Citizen is the fourth album by the American alternative rock band Poster Children, released in 1995.[4][5]

Production

The recording sessions took place at Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin.[2] The album was produced by Brian Anderson and the band.[3]

Critical reception

Trouser Press wrote that "[Rick] Valentin’s vocals have never been more pronounced, the rhythms never more insistent (or rigid), the tunes never punchier or more melodic."[6] The Washington Post wrote that "the band's lack of a distinctive style does undermine the effectiveness of such catchy tracks as 'He's My Star' and 'New Boyfriend'."[7] CMJ New Music Monthly thought that "the raw power of the band's early material has become superseded by technical noodling."[8]

Track listing

  1. "Get a Life" – 5:04
  2. "Junior Citizen" – 5:15
  3. "He's My Star" – 4:22
  4. "Revolution Year Zero" – 3:06
  5. "Drug I Need" – 5:50
  6. "New Boyfriend" – 4:15
  7. "Wide Awake" – 4:09
  8. "King for a Day" – 2:02
  9. "Mustaine" – 2:57
  10. "Downwind" – 3:47
  11. "One of Us" – 4:21

Personnel

  • Brian Anderson – Producer, Engineer
  • Bryce Goggin – Mixing
  • Rick Valentin – Vocals, Guitar
  • Rose Marshack – Bass, vocals
  • Jim Valentin – Guitar
  • Howie Kantoff – Drums

References

  1. ^ "Junior Citizen - Poster Children | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". Archived from the original on 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2021-02-27 – via www.allmusic.com.
  2. ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 6. MUZE. p. 609.
  3. ^ a b MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1999. p. 888.
  4. ^ Rothschild, David (24 February 1995). "POSTER CHILDREN ENTERS INTERACTIVE ARENA". chicagotribune.com. Archived from the original on 2018-10-04. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  5. ^ "Catch Second Stage For True Alternative Sound | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Archived from the original on 2022-09-29. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  6. ^ "Poster Children". Trouser Press. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  7. ^ Jenkins, Mark (April 28, 1995). "CHILDREN LAG". Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2021 – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  8. ^ "Reviews". CMJ New Music Monthly. CMJ Network, Inc. March 27, 1995 – via Google Books.