Unveiling a dynamic rock sound that spans from heartfelt ardency to string-laden serenity, People’s Republic of YEAH is a memorable album out today from Citizens of YEAH!!!. The project is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, and is fronted by multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Womack.
“God is my right” opens the album with a driving rock envelopment, ruminating on “lessons from the past,” with a political tint — stressing to learn from history. “Lessons from the past, a family of secrets,” lyrical mystique conveys throughout amidst pulsing guitars, driving into a title-touting breakthrough following a momentary pause. “Kimberella” follows with a more serene, chilly immersion — as piano and haunting synth illumination intertwine into an effervescent burst past the one-minute turn; the band excels in both rock vigor and dreamy pop haunts, evident on this strong opening one-two punch.
Standout songwriting continues throughout the album, ranging from the introspective balladry of “Survival of the fittest” — featuring an e-bow string quartet — to the single “3 little pigies,” which remarks “time to show our tooth,” amidst jangling guitars, lush synths, and heartfelt strings; the “wolves at the door,” refrain is wonderfully hooky, inducing replays. People’s Republic of YEAH is a quality, melodic showing from Citizens of YEAH!!!.
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“Lying on the tarmac” and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
