The New Citizen Kane's new EP, "FREE to feel", is a deeply personal and thought-provoking collection of work built around one compelling question, are we willing to wake up and examine our beliefs?
Over seven tracks and 25 minutes and 27 seconds, the EP offers a space where openness, philosophy, and politics may coexist with rhythm and movement. Instead of burdening itself with weighty subject matter, "FREE to feel" retains an optimistic vitality through its rhythmic, synth-driven sound, providing a nice counterpoint between reflection and forward motion in the project. It is this contrast which makes the EP interesting. The New Citizen Kane is a set of thoughts that make people think differently without stopping the music. There are moments of openness and intimacy, and moments of a more philosophical or political nature, allowing the project to shift perspectives without losing its musical identity.
Notable tunes after listening include “metalLIC,” “ugly ALLIGATOR,” and “what YOU waiting FOR?”. Each helps define the essence of an EP that feels as if it was created not just to entertain, but to inspire exploration and self-reflection. "FREE to feel" also represents a tremendous sense of personal accomplishment for The New Citizen Kane, who considers it to be the work they are most proud of to date. That pride shows through in the EP's strong sense of purpose and meaningful concepts expressed within an exciting musical framework.
"FREE to feel" is a brief but powerful listening experience, with seven tracks in just over 25 minutes, one that pushes listeners to move, ponder, question, and most importantly, remain open to feeling.
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