Broadcasting to the world from the UK, new wave alt-rock outfit Citizens of YEAH! have wasted no time defining their unique and melodic sound as they take advantage of every opportunity to create. Defined by soft and pensive verses that reflect their innermost beliefs, their music has garnered attention worldwide through a steady stream of releases over the past several years. In anticipation of the project’s upcoming third album, they celebrate the release of their newest single, “Rectangle,” a smooth and uplifting ballad that showcases their acoustic flair with modern proclivities.
The piece begins as an uplifting acoustic guitar directs the momentum, accompanied by a soft percussive and electric bass backing. As we begin to sink into the world of this music from the opening notes, the vocals appear shortly into the track, and the narrative structure begins to form from the opening line, “From distant sands, a Carinthian, 65. A defensive wall, an apostle sent by the Saint Paul.” Steeped in religious undertones, the lyrics tell a cohesive story throughout, set to a disarming musical accompaniment that invites listeners to absorb the message reverently.
From the subject matter to the recording process, the single reflects the creators’ deep sense of reliability in their music and themselves. Committed to presenting an accurate version of their music to their audiences, the track was largely recorded and mixed to recreate the sound of their live rendition of the single as closely as possible, a decision that largely pays off due to the wholesome authenticity of the track’s tonality.
Written by Nick Gumas
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