Junior Citizen is the fourth album by the American alternative rock band Poster Children, released in 1995.[4][5]

Junior Citizen
Studio album by Poster Children
Released	February 14, 1995
Recorded	1994, Smart Studios, Madison, Wisconsin
Genre	Alternative rock, punk rock
Length	45:08
Label	Sire
Producer	Brian Anderson, Poster Children
Poster Children chronology
Just like You (1994) Junior Citizen (1995) RTFM (1997)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[2]
MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide	[3]

Production

The recording sessions took place at Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin.[2] The album was produced by Brian Anderson and the band.[3]

Critical reception

Trouser Press wrote that "[Rick] Valentin’s vocals have never been more pronounced, the rhythms never more insistent (or rigid), the tunes never punchier or more melodic."[6] The Washington Post wrote that "the band's lack of a distinctive style does undermine the effectiveness of such catchy tracks as 'He's My Star' and 'New Boyfriend'."[7] CMJ New Music Monthly thought that "the raw power of the band's early material has become superseded by technical noodling."[8]

Track listing

1. "Get a Life" – 5:04
2. "Junior Citizen" – 5:15
3. "He's My Star" – 4:22
4. "Revolution Year Zero" – 3:06
5. "Drug I Need" – 5:50
6. "New Boyfriend" – 4:15
7. "Wide Awake" – 4:09
8. "King for a Day" – 2:02
9. "Mustaine" – 2:57
10. "Downwind" – 3:47
11. "One of Us" – 4:21

Personnel

• Brian Anderson – Producer, Engineer
• Bryce Goggin – Mixing
• Rick Valentin – Vocals, Guitar
• Rose Marshack – Bass, vocals
• Jim Valentin – Guitar
• Howie Kantoff – Drums

References