Citizens of YEAH! - People's Republic of YEAH (2024) Hi-Res

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!!!.