His debut album, "Playing with a World on Fire" made a solid statement, "The Civilian has arrived"! The first single from the CD "Suspended in Time", set the pace for the album that opened the door for New Age Pop Rock recording artist Civil Allen. His voice has been described as a smooth and expressive tenor that is warm and inviting. His

His debut album, "Playing with a World on Fire" made a solid statement, "The Civilian has arrived"! The first single from the CD "Suspended in Time", set the pace for the album that opened the door for New Age Pop Rock recording artist Civil Allen. His voice has been described as a smooth and expressive tenor that is warm and inviting. His enduring vocals lead you through the sensitive and melodic effort. "Playing with a World on Fire" is a CD that explores various inner struggles in us all. The song, "Since I been Gone" yields a rhythmic and tense jungle-like undertone that slowly builds to climax. "Hold On" is a powerful ballad that deals with the loss of a loved one and is intimate as well as persevering. Allen has dedicated to this personal song to his mother who is no longer with us. This potent message of life and hope after tragedy is an inspiration "Playing with a World on Fire" is the culmination of this CD's emotions locked in a forceful, focused, blast of New Age Rock. This track cuts straight to the heart with its airy guitars and hard driving baselines. "Playing with a World on Fire" was produced by Civil Allen.