Cincinnati proto-heavy rockers Electric Citizen evidently accomplished a wise sonic evolution during the last seven years and proudly aim to impress the audience with the blazing retro style of the fourth studio effort “EC4”.
The impactful opening track “Mire” focuses on an ideal blend of spacey melodic phrases, hazy keyboards arrangements and powerful guitar driven grooves revealing a great band’s chemistry and a solid autistic identity.
“Static Vision” is a winner manifesting a hypnotizing composition filled with high octane riffs and dreamy melodic themes complimented by smooth vocals that can warm your soul.
Lysergic guitar melodies guide you through the eerie atmosphere of “Traveler’s Moon” further embellished by moody violin, darkened Hammond and bewitching vocal harmonies.
As the magical nighttime melodic nuances of “Moss” take you far away in time and space the guitar work surprises with eclectic progressions driven by the raw energy of heavy rock.
“Other Planets” is a triumph of vintage psychedelia as trippy keyboards and slow burning guitars create an intricate melodic maze reaching the acme with a wild acrobatic solo.
For your listening pleasure you should play “EC4” on an old fashioned turntable to really comprehend how Electric Citizen worked hard to become a leading act and rightfully celebrate the glory of classic heavy rock.