Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown

Arya Stark · 05-19-2009, 10:54 AM

I think they're just growing up.

AmericanMusicFan · 05-19-2009, 01:27 PM

So for the people who aren't very impressed with their new album and with American Idiot, my question for you is this; when, in your mind, did they jump the shark? And were you guys huge fans to begin with?

And listen, I'm the first guy to bash people who assume a band can do no wrong. But at the same time, I question the validity of someone's opinion when they hate everything a band puts out, to the point that they need to comment on it.

So for those of you who are underwhelmed by the new album or think it just plain sucks....What Green Day material do you like? What got you into them originally?

Son of JayJamJah · 05-19-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AmericanMusicFan

So for the people who aren't very impressed with their new album and with American Idiot, my question for you is this; when, in your mind, did they jump the shark? And were you guys huge fans to begin with?

And listen, I'm the first guy to bash people who assume a band can do no wrong. But at the same time, I question the validity of someone's opinion when they hate everything a band puts out, to the point that they need to comment on it.

So for those of you who are underwhelmed by the new album or think it just plain sucks....What Green Day material do you like? What got you into them originally?

I went through this same thing when I first got here, I'm not even a big fan, but there are people here who just seem to hate the band for being the band they are. Anyway welcome and good question.

Soundwave · 05-19-2009, 02:07 PM

I'm listening to it for the first time right now. I actually think it's pretty good so far. I'm only on song 10. It's very different from their past albums, which I think is a good thing. Don't get me wrong, I've listened to Green Day ever since the "1039/Smoothed Out Happy Hours" days and on. I think the only albums I've been disappointed in were "Warning" and "Nimrod".

Arya Stark · 05-19-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Soundwave

I'm listening to it for the first time right now. I actually think it's pretty good so far. I'm only on song 10. It's very different from their past albums, which I think is a good thing. Don't get me wrong, I've listened to Green Day ever since the "1039/Smoothed Out Happy Hours" days and on. I think the only albums I've been disappointed in were "Warning" and "Nimrod".

Different sounding albums. Understandable.

EmmieDarling · 05-19-2009, 08:41 PM

It's growing on me a little. I still think it's far too long, and it's got a lot of filler. But it's decent.
And I love "21 Guns".

Soundwave · 05-19-2009, 09:04 PM

It's supposed to be long. It's a rock opera.

Mojo · 05-20-2009, 03:31 PM

Just because its supposed to be long doesnt mean it's better off that way.

Arya Stark · 05-20-2009, 03:50 PM

Maybe it is better off that way, though...

FaSho · 05-20-2009, 04:25 PM

It really isn't. There is at least 8 songs that don't need to be there, that I can name. For the most part though, I really love this album.

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05-19-2009, 08:41 PM	#76 (permalink)
EmmieDarling Groupie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Not Suburbia Posts: 34	It's growing on me a little. I still think it's far too long, and it's got a lot of filler. But it's decent. And I love "21 Guns". __________________ We're at our best when it's from the hips. From our hips we don't give a sh!t.

05-20-2009, 03:31 PM	#78 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Just because its supposed to be long doesnt mean it's better off that way. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

05-19-2009, 01:27 PM	#72 (permalink)
AmericanMusicFan Groupie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 12	So for the people who aren't very impressed with their new album and with American Idiot, my question for you is this; when, in your mind, did they jump the shark? And were you guys huge fans to begin with? And listen, I'm the first guy to bash people who assume a band can do no wrong. But at the same time, I question the validity of someone's opinion when they hate everything a band puts out, to the point that they need to comment on it. So for those of you who are underwhelmed by the new album or think it just plain sucks....What Green Day material do you like? What got you into them originally?

05-19-2009, 02:07 PM	#74 (permalink)
Soundwave Groupie Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 11	I'm listening to it for the first time right now. I actually think it's pretty good so far. I'm only on song 10. It's very different from their past albums, which I think is a good thing. Don't get me wrong, I've listened to Green Day ever since the "1039/Smoothed Out Happy Hours" days and on. I think the only albums I've been disappointed in were "Warning" and "Nimrod".

05-19-2009, 09:04 PM	#77 (permalink)
Soundwave Groupie Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 11	It's supposed to be long. It's a rock opera.