The Green Day Thread

[Ghost]

I'm skipping all songs until album is released.

[Ghent]

What's the Taco Bell song called?

[Speedo]

51 minutes ago, Ghent said:

What's the Taco Bell song called?

Reddit said Look ma, no brains.

[bobbo11290]

New album leak. It’s bland bleh. Basically revolution radio. Seems to be their schtick. They’ll do some attention whoring shit like the trilogy and father of all, then release a “safe” diet coke retread of what they’ve done better after falling flat on their face. I’m not kidding when I say almost every song is either a carbon copy of what they’ve done before or a straight up rip off of another artist. Certainly can’t see the lot of us liking it more than OMT even without the obvious presumed bias, and certainly can’t see the general public gravitating to it more either. Doubt it goes to number one. The thing is they’ve/Billie have been on so many podcasts, interviews, a Jimmy Fallon funded schtick subway concert in NYC tonight (airs Thursday for those interested), stern interview tomorrow, working overtime like mother fuckers to promote this thing. Blink did one Zane lowe interview for press and that was it. If GD still can’t hit number one all that considered, maybe they should just embrace their inner dad rock and just stick to being a nostalgic act. Just my two Pennies. Even if you consider 21cb as the last thing they did worth anything more than a fart in the wind, that still means they haven’t done anything noteworthy or relevant in 15 years now. What’s the point if you’re just gonna recycle the same ol tripe, try real hard to sell it, and not really have it deliver on anything? Not to mention they started work on this album almost 3 entire years ago, and it was hyped up to be their next whatever comeback, but imo, it’s basically revolution esque-safe, but not much else to evaluate in terms of new ground. But again, that’s just my pov, and tbf I gave up on this band over a decade ago. Then again, they haven’t done much to make me regret it since ??‍♂️ 

[allsystemsgo]

I'm looking forward to giving it a spin. I liked most of the tracks they release early.

[Ghost]

I haven't listened to it yet, despite the singles (I fell and went for a quick spin of them in spotify). For what I've heard: yes. So far it sounds like Green Day 101 but in a 'bad' way. It's GD 101 since American Idiot, and more specifically since 21CB, not the classic sound.

As I said in other post, I feel like they just fell flat in an AC/DC sort of approach (and the likes of). I mean, just doing what works in general for the average/casual rock listener and festival attendant. They have spend the last 10 years basically regutgitating the same batch of songs.

I'll listen to the whole thing, though, although my interest for this album just vanished after listening to the songs they've been releasing this past weeks.

Funny though, I saw a review saying this was their best since American Idiot.

 

EDIT: @bobbo11290 I feel you. I loved this band. In fact, I love their discography until AI. They had something, but somehow lost it... and then I lost interest in the band after listening 21CB, then tryied to reconciliate with them when the trilogy was released (and I still think there are some really good songs there, although execution may distort that feeling). And well, after that, I just listened their new releases once, and absolutely forgot about them. I had hope on this new record, but it looks like it's just the same thing. I'll see.

[bobbo11290]

5 hours ago, Ghost said:

I haven't listened to it yet, despite the singles (I fell and went for a quick spin of them in spotify). For what I've heard: yes. So far it sounds like Green Day 101 but in a 'bad' way. It's GD 101 since American Idiot, and more specifically since 21CB, not the classic sound.

As I said in other post, I feel like they just fell flat in an AC/DC sort of approach (and the likes of). I mean, just doing what works in general for the average/casual rock listener and festival attendant. They have spend the last 10 years basically regutgitating the same batch of songs.

I'll listen to the whole thing, though, although my interest for this album just vanished after listening to the songs they've been releasing this past weeks.

Funny though, I saw a review saying this was their best since American Idiot.

 

EDIT: @bobbo11290 I feel you. I loved this band. In fact, I love their discography until AI. They had something, but somehow lost it... and then I lost interest in the band after listening 21CB, then tryied to reconciliate with them when the trilogy was released (and I still think there are some really good songs there, although execution may distort that feeling). And well, after that, I just listened their new releases once, and absolutely forgot about them. I had hope on this new record, but it looks like it's just the same thing. I'll see.

Pretty much how I lost interest in them. I was never a diehard hardcore fan, but I liked a lot of what they gave us up until AI. I also tried to give the trilogy a fair shake, and liked some parts of it. But even some of the songs I did like, the production/guitar sound was so weak and lifeless imo. On the flip side of the coin, it has billie’s best solos since the 39/smooth and kerplunk eras. Guy has some decent chops for his genre when he wants to go there, I’ll give him that. I don’t think he’s ever been as creative as Tom in terms of doing really memorable catch riffs, but technical ability/actual lead playing wise, he can surprise you. Only brownsound from sum 41 has better lead playing chops in terms of the genre imo. TLDR; credit where credit’s due. And they’re definitely still a tight and fun live band. Creatively though, I think they’re out of juices and I can’t seem them bouncing back from it at this point in their lives/careers.

[allsystemsgo]

4 minutes ago, bobbo11290 said:

Pretty much how I lost interest in them. I was never a diehard hardcore fan, but I liked a lot of what they gave us up until AI. I also tried to give the trilogy a fair shake, and liked some parts of it. But even some of the songs I did like, the production/guitar sound was so weak and lifeless imo. On the flip side of the coin, it has billie’s best solos since the 39/smooth and kerplunk eras. Guy has some decent chops for his genre when he wants to go there, I’ll give him that. I don’t think he’s ever been as creative as Tom in terms of doing really memorable catch riffs, but technical ability/actual lead playing wise, he can surprise you. Only brownsound from sum 41 has better lead playing chops in terms of the genre imo. TLDR; credit where credit’s due. And they’re definitely still a tight and fun live band. Creatively though, I think they’re out of juices and I can’t seem them bouncing back from it at this point in their lives/careers.

Judge's Daughter is a top tier guitar solo. You're right in the Billie can shred when he wants to.

[Maddey]

I’ll always love them anyway

Still mad they’re not doing any Scandi shows on the upcoming tour. I’ll try to see them in Dublin this year I think

[Ghost]

1 hour ago, bobbo11290 said:

Pretty much how I lost interest in them. I was never a diehard hardcore fan, but I liked a lot of what they gave us up until AI. I also tried to give the trilogy a fair shake, and liked some parts of it. But even some of the songs I did like, the production/guitar sound was so weak and lifeless imo. On the flip side of the coin, it has billie’s best solos since the 39/smooth and kerplunk eras. Guy has some decent chops for his genre when he wants to go there, I’ll give him that. I don’t think he’s ever been as creative as Tom in terms of doing really memorable catch riffs, but technical ability/actual lead playing wise, he can surprise you. Only brownsound from sum 41 has better lead playing chops in terms of the genre imo. TLDR; credit where credit’s due. And they’re definitely still a tight and fun live band. Creatively though, I think they’re out of juices and I can’t seem them bouncing back from it at this point in their lives/careers.

Absolutely. They are amazing musicians. Also Dirnt is an amazing bass player. Tré may not look as a special drummer, but he's an absolute steamroller. His punch has no questions. And it's a pleasure watching them live (except for their ultra-extended songs, eos, and what not).

[M!ke]

I'm gonna try and go into this one with an open mind.  I liked at least one of the 4 songs they released ahead of time.  Not a great average, but I didn't straight up dislike any of the songs, which is saying more than I can say for a lot of their songs since American Idiot.  Found a slow rapidgator link, so it will probably be like 20 minutes before I can give this thing a go. I feel I've been extra harsh on these guys in recent years, but they do kinda deserve it, they were once my second favorite band, but they fizzled out so quickly. I was stunned today when I realized that there is double the amount of time between now and American Idiot than there was between Dookie and American Idiot.  In that one decade they were releasing great album after great album, bookended by their 2 biggest successes.  In the 2 decades since, the best thing they did wasn't even technically Green Day (the Foxboro Hot Tubs album), and the best Green Day thing they did was just a shameless, bloated, lesser-version of American Idiot with 21st Century Breakdown, and both of those were the 2 next things to follow American Idiot, everything has only gotten worse since, though I would say the trilogy is probably the absolute low point for the band throughout its entire run.

Anyway, did you see that this coming Summer tour, they're going to be playing Dookie in its entirely as well as American Idiot in its entirety, due to them having their 30th and 20th anniversaries respectively this year.? Now, I know they say they're going to play other Green Day songs as well, and I'm sure a handful will get played at each show, but they also have 3 openers; how much of their show do you really think they're going to dedicate to this new album when you consider all of that?  I digress, I'm getting all worked up by reading the writing on the wall here, when I said from the start I want to try and go into this with an open mind, so I'll let it go, at least until I finally hear this thing.

[M!ke]

Ya know what? It's honestly not half-bad.  But here's what I'm going to say upfront after one listen: I think I'm going to like this album in the same way that I like Underclass Hero by Sum 41.  I think this release is overall a pretty fun listen from start to finish, however it feels like a lot of retreading of earlier ideas the band has explored with even some blatant imitations of other great rock songs from completely different artists.  It will be an album that I apologetically enjoy, one that I know shouldn't be respected, but is still so fun from start to finish that I just don't care.  I can see myself on long road trips putting this thing on and being pleased.  I did see that review that said it's their best album since American Idiot, and ya know what, I think that's true.  It isn't saying a whole lot, but this is easily going to be the Green Day album I'll play again before Father of All, Revolution Radio, the Trilogy, or 21 Century Breakdown. I'd give it a 6/10.

[2point5]

Green Day peaked with American Idiot and its been rapidly downhill ever since. Early reviews make this a hard pass from me.

[William J. Laimbeer]

15 hours ago, 2point5 said:

Green Day peaked with American Idiot and its been rapidly downhill ever since. Early reviews make this a hard pass from me.

But some people claim blink is at its peak when they rely on backing tracks and auto tune and outside song writers. Lol

[Scott.]

3 hours ago, Jared Goff said:

But some people claim blink is at its peak when they rely on backing tracks and auto tune and outside song writers. Lol

Nobody has claimed this is peak blink so try again. 

[William J. Laimbeer]

34 minutes ago, Scott. said:

Nobody has claimed this is peak blink so try again. 

lol actually tons of people have here. Both here and on Reddit. Are you really asking for receipts? Try again 

[Elisa]

This album is a nice surprise, a lot of catchy hooks. 

[petros]

I'll listen to it today after work. I love everything until and including 21stcb and after that I just like some songs here and there. Always green day will be the most important band for me so I'll always listen to their albums. 

I adore 21stcb so I don't see this even coming close to it but hopefully it can be better than anything that came after it. 

[Scott.]

1 hour ago, Jared Goff said:

lol actually tons of people have here. Both here and on Reddit. Are you really asking for receipts? Try again 

Yes get me receipts

[Ghost]

I've started to listen to it. Better than expected, but pretty meh so far. Bobby Sox intro reminds me to Rolling Stones' Beast Of Burden.