Citizens - Try Smiling 7" + CDr

This is an enjoyable debut from this Scottish band. Two really strong tracks and two instrumentals which are nice enough but kind of act as filler for me really. But 'Don't Be Late' and 'Melted' are pretty awesome frenetic hardcore songs with plenty of melody in the mix too. The riffs on 'Don't Be Late' are great, everything flows together and the shouted vocals work well too. Two members contribute vocals, sometimes individually and sometimes together. Their different vocal styles combine effectively. 'Melted' plays along similar lines, again frantic with occasional breaks of calm.