Citizenship

Download of the Week: Ellis Island by Citizenship

Citizenship, a Montreal duo that emerged from the ashes of Murder Ford Monument, are difficult drone-pop combined with driving indie rock-isms filched from their previous work. Vocalist Jesse Legallais has finally found the perfect vehicle for his haunting vocals and heart-wrenching lyrics – when he croons, “I will not fuck this up” I almost feel like calling my ex and telling her how sorry I am. Almost.