On Halcyon Blues, the band’s sixth record, their latest evolution is one of attitude, not style; here, they embrace a newfound maturity and wisdom that invigorates their sound. But mostly, the prevalent mood on Halcyon Blues is one of reckoning. Many of the songs on Halcyon Blues channel this mood of regret, and yet the music is kinetic enough that songs that might otherwise feel weighted with portent feel refreshingly light on their feet. 0.0On Halcyon Blues, Citizen continue their practice of splitting the difference between aggression and beauty, and the results feel cohesive, not bifurcated. Citizen have never exactly been light listening, and on Halcyon Blues, they sound remarkably dextrous while seemingly carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders.