''Junior Citizen'' is the fourth album by the American
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band
Poster Children
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in Madison, Wisconsin.
[ The album was produced by Brian Anderson and the band.][
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Critical reception
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Valentin’s vocals have never been more pronounced, the rhythms never more insistent (or rigid), the tunes never punchier or more melodic."The Washington Post
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'' 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'." ''CMJ New Music Monthly
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'' thought that "the raw power of the band's early material has become superseded by technical noodling."
Track listing
# "Get a Life" – 5:04
# "Junior Citizen" – 5:15
# "He's My Star" – 4:22
# "Revolution Year Zero" – 3:06
# "Drug I Need" – 5:50
# "New Boyfriend" – 4:15
# "Wide Awake" – 4:09
# "King for a Day" – 2:02
# "Mustaine" – 2:57
# "Downwind" – 3:47
# "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
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1995 albums
Poster Children albums
Sire Records albums