Review: "Hostage" - Dreaming of Citra
- Taylor Sheridan Lempke
- 4 hours ago
- 2 min read
Dreaming of Citra’s love language is obsessive in “Hostage.” Affection crosses a dangerous boundary when we feel as though our crush is sacrificing their time for us, making us believe that we’re inferior and need to repay them. Every notification, we hope that it might be them. Just like Dreaming of Citra, the hours pass and we realize they’ve been on our mind all day. The list of expectations–what we should be, what we should say–wraps around us like a rope, tightening every time we think about our crush. We become helpless against both our imagination and the person, losing control. Consumed by this love, you want them to be just as consumed as you are. Before they even say a word, we’re already hostage.
"Hostage" flows with the adrenaline sparked when you have a new crush. A groovy bass follows the beat like the quiet stalk through their social media accounts. It’s silent, but so impactful. And it all adds to the fun. Dreaming of Citra’s vocalist has this melancholic characteristic, that feels like a tear in the heart every moment that you’re waiting for your crush to text back. She feels almost like the mastermind of her own hostage situation. The synth glides like the blur when you rewind a video just to rewatch a shared moment. Anticipation builds as you recall that instant when your eyes met at the same time, leaving you wondering if they want you as much as you want them.
The five-piece indie-rock band plays with a summertime sound, as memorable and warm as a crush. Whether it’s a chill song that you can vibe to on an ice cream date like “Sunset Kisses” or an angsty jam-out session like “Bitter,” there’s a twinkle in every song, urging you to move, dance, and let go. Dreaming of Citra formed in Manchester in late 2021. BBC Introducing, BBC Manchester, and Amazing Radio have recognized these breakout singles and their power on stage.
Written By Taylor Sheridan Lempke
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