The New Citizen Kane Makes Escapism Sound Euphoric in his Latest Release, “Ratbag Joy"

After his last EP, "The Tales of Morpheus," The New Citizen Kane is back at it with "Ratbag Joy." This eccentric track is an exploration of what we hide behind a smile. While the production leans into a more fun and carefree energy, the song goes through the inevitable cycle of escapism, self-denial, and emotional exhaustion.

The song captures that feeling of putting on a brave face, pretending like everything’s fine, and drowning yourself deep into distractions to avoid facing reality. The lively tone of the song becomes part of the story itself: how easy it is to lose yourself in the noise when things inside don’t feel quite right.

The production is fast-paced and relentless, which cleverly matches the feeling of someone constantly trying to outrun their own thoughts. The song doesn’t preach or wallow. Instead, it feeds into the delusions of the listener because you don't always need to feel your emotions.

Not every song needs to heal you; some just let you hide in plain sight. And "Ratbag Joy" might just be what you need for those times.

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