Press - Waving, Not Drowning

18 December 2006
The Fire Note
San Francisco’s Citizens Here And Abroad sophomore release, Waving, Not Drowning is a textbook representation of how dueling male/female vocals should exist on an album. Chris Groves & Adrienne Robillard seem like they have been singing together for decades with the sheer ease of how their vocals intertwine creating layered harmonies and complex song structures. This relationship makes everything else on Waving, Not Drowning fall into place especially the musicianship, which is tight, clean and crisp with soaring guitar and steady drumbeats. Citizens Here And Abroad bring a fresh modern day feel to Waving, Not Drowning, while still retaining the spirit of some past great bands such as X, Lush or My Bloody Valentine. With repeat listens Waving, Not Drowning sounds stronger and stronger and is worth every second you give it.
1 December 2006
The Big Takeover
...It's complicated, but easy to listen to, from one of those bands that make you so happy to have discovered...
1 December 2006
Harp Magazine
...an enticing slab of rocking dream-pop in the vein of Joy Division, Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine...
29 November 2006
Mesh Magazine
...a propelling percussive quality that lends itself to body moving rather than ground-staring...
2 October 2006
Crackers United
...packed with layered melodies, swirling angular guitars...
7 September 2006
SF Weekly
Great singers magically express your own emotions back to you. This is why Morrissey is so gripping - somehow, the pale Briton's voice sounds exactly like the inner pain of fans worldwide. It's a myserious quality, and Citizens Here and Abroad's Adrienne Robillard has it, especially on the band's new CD, Waving, Not Drowning, on Turn Records...
7 September 2006
Radio Free Silverlake
Band of the Week...
2 September 2006
BabySue/LMNOP
Cool complex heady progressive pop with a difference...
1 September 2006
San Franciscio Bay Guardian
...Citizens Here and Abroad have all they need to make it big — on their own terms...
1 September 2006
Side One: Track One
A fresh sound that is well made. Enjoy...
1 September 2006
digbmx.com
...one of my favorite pop albums of the year...
25 August 2006
Bars & Guitars
...Sweeping soundscapes and brooding harmonies that are impossible to get out of your head...
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