Calling the Dogs is an album that opens looking inward and closes looking outward. Its an album that considers the people we become as a result of the people that surround us. It marks a new era of the band not only in personnel, but also breathes new air thematically. Its a record of self reflection, as well as one that exercises anger in a matter more direct than ever before. Channeling artists like the Ramones, Violent Femmes and Bloc Party, Calling the Dogs feels like a new chapter for Citizen. Songs like opener Headtrip and lead single If Youre Lonely grip like signature Citizen songs infused with a new energy and infectiousness by producer Rob Schnapf. Like their 2021 album Life In Your Glass World, theres a clear influence of NYC garage rock revival on songs like Hyper Trophy and the groovy Cant Take It Slow. But Citizen is never lets a single mood stay for too long on Calling the Dogs – across the record there are moments of pop bliss, punk aggression and standard Citizen meloncholy. Drawing upon their personal experiences and collective musical prowess, Citizen has crafted a record that pushes boundaries and challenges the listener to explore their own emotional landscapes. Tracks: Side A A1. Headtrip A2. Cant Take It Slow A3. Hyper Trophy A4. If Youre Lonely A5. Lay Low A6. Needs Side B B1. Bad Company B2. Dogs B3. When I Let You Down B4. Options B5. Takes One to Know One