Citizens of YEAH! – Rectangle

In the current music landscape, where music is usually overproduced and without emotion, some artists and bands manage to sound emotionally resonant, fresh, and unique. Those music outlets decided to break all the rules and shapeshift boundaries of the contemporary scene in order to deliver music that will deeply impact listeners. Citizens of YEAH, a solo project of an English multi-instrumentalist based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, is one of the purest examples of how music should be written, composed, arranged, and produced today. With “Rectangle,” his latest single released on July 5th, he creates a lush atmosphere that immediately wraps around the listening apparatus and refuses to let go long after the song ends. Arriving after “Weird Year,” another fine piece of sonic artistry released earlier this year that you should also check out as soon as possible, this artist constructs a calm, soothing, relaxing, ethereal, mesmerizing atmosphere suitable for even the pickiest music enthusiasts. Sonically, Citizens of YEAH explores several music genres to illustrate such luxuriant sonic imagery. Perhaps alternative rock comes to mind first, but you’ll unquestionably notice how some of the finest properties borrowed from indie rock, indie folk, and folk rock lurk around in the mix. Citizens of YEAH uses all these additional sonic ingredients as more than necessary enhancements, accentuations, decorations, and other details to elevate his music to new heights while simultaneously remaining loyal to the primary sonic direction. Therefore, these approaches and various styles resulted in a memorable composition that will not only appeal to the fans of the mentioned music genres but also to anyone who appreciates cleverly assembled and flawlessly performed music.

From the onset, it becomes apparent that the Citizens of YEAH poured heart and soul into this composition. There is so much emotion poured into this track that you’ll immediately feel it. “Rectangle” arrives with a perfect structure, adorned with many profoundly detailed segments, brilliant ideas, and superb orchestration. Every vocal harmony, chord progression, and rhythmic pattern has its place and purpose, making “Rectangle” such a pleasant listening experience worth repeating over and over. You’ll notice all those music genres rumbling around and giving this track unique vibes. Of course, the vocal performance serves as a centerpiece of this fine piece of sonic artistry. It uplifts everything on an entirely new level, commands attention, and guides the listening apparatus from scratch to finish. His calm, soothing, relaxing vocal harmonies seamlessly balance low, mid, and high notes with precision and finesse, emphasizing everything he intended to achieve with this track. Besides decorating all those segments and orchestrations, the vocal performance contributes more emotional depth and complexity to an already intricate song structure. In the meantime, the guitar’s shape a perfect backdrop for all the vocals to shine upon. You’ll notice how multiple layers of perfectly recorded chord progression create a hypnotic, addictive, irresistible atmosphere that instantly grabs you by the collar and transports you to another realm. It’s nearly mindblowing how all these layers articulate without overwhelming each other. These instrumentations perfectly blend with vocals, making this epic sonic journey even more pleasing to the ears.

Beneath all these lush guitar works, equally impressive basslines rumble, bringing more heaviness, clarity, and depth. Although cleverly and subtly implemented beneath the guitars, these low-end maneuvers are vividly hearable, intricate, and warm-sounding. These rich, deep, dense, and heavy notes contribute more groove, power, and detail while serving as a binding element between guitars and drums. Of course, the excellent rhythmic patterns based upon well-accentuated beats keep everything in line while dictating groove and pace. Every hit of the snare, kick of the bass drum, and accentuation over the hi-hat cuts through the ambiance, adding more complexity to the mix. Citizens of YEAH thought about everything while writing, composing, arranging, and producing their latest song, crafting a mesmerizing alternative rock journey that will appeal to everyone. His experience, knowledge, skills, and talent shine through every idea and orchestration, making “Rectangle” a masterpiece worth spinning over and over again. Therefore, head to your favorite streaming platforms and spin this gem. Don’t miss it!