Green Day - American Idiot

Post by **Grey Fox** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 4:54 am

I haven't been feeling anything from Green Day for quite some time. Their last album, Warning (I believe) was complete shit and I threw my copy in the trash. Their new album titled "American Idiot" seems to be a bit of a cross between their old style and their style in Warning, and it's a much better balance. This is definately a more mature Green Day than Dookie.

The first song on the CD, American Idiot is a great, catchy upbeat song that reminds me of old school Green Day. Great way to start off the CD. This is followed up by "Jesus of Suburbia" which is 9:08 in length.

Very different than most Green Day stuff but it's a great song that just flows perfectly. The rest of the CD changes up almost every song. About every second song or so is fast and the others are a bit slower, but it all seems to work well as a package. I find I can listen to the whole CD through and enjoy every song.

I think Jesus of Suburbia is my favorite song on the whole album, it's really a great song. has anyone else picked this up/download this? It's interesting to see the path this band has taken in the ten years since Dookie came out. I know hardly anyone who DOESN'T own the Dookie album. Even here in Japan, Green Day is still one of the biggest bands there is. If you ask someone if they have the Dookie CD, they know what you're talking about. Discuss.

eightman · Post by **eightman** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:12 am

after the last one i am reluctant. i'll queue it up on winmx later.

thanks for the hopeful heads up though.

TheStrife · Post by **TheStrife** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:18 am

I stopped buying Green Day's albums after the medicore "Nimrod" CD.

zsquared · Post by **zsquared** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:28 am

I'll be picking this up, as I have heard a couple tracks from it.

Just to say though, I actually quite enjoyed the "Warning" album. To each his own though. Insomniac is probably one of my favorite albums from them though.

Son-kun · Post by **Son-kun** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:59 am

thx for reminding me to dl this

<3 dookie
<3 insomniac

zsquared · Post by **zsquared** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 8:04 am

Had to download to hear them all, and I found a torrent that was kind enough to give me a 500k transfer.

So far I'm liking it, and yes, Jesus of Suburbia is a pretty awsome song.

the sniper · Post by **the sniper** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 9:19 am

Or inbstead of buying you just can download the full album by e-mule and not
wasting your money.
-It may be slow but its free

zsquared · Post by **zsquared** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 9:51 am

Or you can be a person that likes to show support and actually buy an album or two.

I know I'm proud of my CD collection.

TheStrife · Post by **TheStrife** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 9:52 am

Insomniac is

I actually prefer it over most of Dookie's songs.

the 3rd child · Post by **the 3rd child** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 10:40 am

I haven't heard anything off of this CD, but I guess I'm interested. I don't think any Green Day cd will ever be as good as Kerplunk!, it is without a doubt the best Green Day cd. It doesn't seem like many people listen to anything before Dookie, but I really really highly recommend any fan of punk check out Kerplunk!.

edit: fuck, not even just fans of punk, fans of music in general.

Trevelyan · Post by **Trevelyan** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 11:00 am

should i give them another chance?

ElFenrir13 · Post by **ElFenrir13** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 11:16 am

I only heard the song so far, but I did kinda dig it, actually. Have to see how the rest of the album turns out. Now if the Offspring would go back to their 'Smash' days, i'd be really happy.

the 3rd child · Post by **the 3rd child** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 11:19 am

that part in the smash cd where they're like "you stupid god damn dumb shit motherfucker!"... that blew me away in like 5th grade or however old i was when that cd came out. rofffels

WaWard · Post by **WaWard** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 12:01 pm

I haven't cared about Green Day after insomniac (which I didn't like BTW).

But yeah, Smash still freaking owns as much as it did back in grade 8.

shmack · Post by **shmack** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 1:49 pm

As for the American Idiot video. . . it's very.... green.

j0hn Ayanami · Post by **j0hn Ayanami** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 2:59 pm

I'm downloading this now

Speaking of people straying from their old style.. is anyone else completely sickened by Korn's "Word Up?" or whatever the hell that song's name is? It's DISGUSTING.

thirdchildren · Post by **thirdchildren** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 4:28 pm

That's not another cover of that cameo song?
I love that song

Post by **Grey Fox** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 5:52 pm

j0hn Ayanami wrote:I'm downloading this now

Speaking of people straying from their old style.. is anyone else completely sickened by Korn's "Word Up?" or whatever the hell that song's name is? It's DISGUSTING.

Korn has been shit since "Issues". What a terrible album that was. The new cd is "okay" but nothing I would pay money for. They've definately gone downhill.

Personally, as far as offspring is concerned, I love every album they have put out. Smash is still the best of course.

j0hn Ayanami · Post by **j0hn Ayanami** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 5:58 pm

The Offspring still are great pop rock to me~

Download put on hold for Maria-sama specials and spring

Joei · Post by **Joei** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 5:59 pm

I prefer Busted.

the sniper · Post by **the sniper** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 8:30 pm

BTW, Is there an uncensured version of the song "American Idiot" because im not able to find it,

and Yes i got sick of Korn but Papa Roach got a new album and i like that better than Korn.

EDIT : "zsquared" I actually own some original CDs But im not going to buy a cd if i only like one or two song, then i prefer to download them.

zsquared · Post by **zsquared** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 8:51 pm

I understand you on that one, but just the way you came off you seemed as if you only downloaded whole albums just to avoid paying for them.

Of course if it's an album I like maybe two songs on I'll download, but If I like more than half the CD I feel I need to buy it.

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 9:01 pm

Joei wrote:I prefer Busted.

Cid · Post by **Cid** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 7:35 pm

Grey Fox wrote:
j0hn Ayanami wrote:I'm downloading this now

Speaking of people straying from their old style.. is anyone else completely sickened by Korn's "Word Up?" or whatever the hell that song's name is? It's DISGUSTING.
Korn has been shit since "Issues". What a terrible album that was. The new cd is "okay" but nothing I would pay money for. They've definately gone downhill.

Personally, as far as offspring is concerned, I love every album they have put out. Smash is still the best of course.

Untouchables is Korn's greatest album ever. They dropped most all of the stupid shit weird sound effects and concentrated on fairly simple, hard rock. I didn't care much for them until that album, and haven't cared too much since.

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 7:53 pm

I think I've always been too old to appriciate the music of Korn.
Give me McFly any day

Erithial · Post by **Erithial** » Sun Sep 19, 2004 2:00 am

I think Green Day blows all around but I guess if you are into that genre of music then it could be good.

Son-kun · Post by **Son-kun** » Tue Sep 28, 2004 5:21 pm

the 3rd child wrote:I haven't heard anything off of this CD, but I guess I'm interested. I don't think any Green Day cd will ever be as good as Kerplunk!, it is without a doubt the best Green Day cd. It doesn't seem like many people listen to anything before Dookie, but I really really highly recommend any fan of punk check out Kerplunk!.

edit: fuck, not even just fans of punk, fans of music in general.

I redownloaded Kerplunk and 1039 Smoothed Out Slappy Hours after you said that (I used to own them but sold them long ago), and actually I think 1039 is really good. Kerplunk has a few good songs... like 2000 light years away, but I'm really glad I rediscovered 1039 :]

Alur · Post by **Alur** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 6:50 pm

Cid wrote:
Grey Fox wrote:
j0hn Ayanami wrote:I'm downloading this now

Speaking of people straying from their old style.. is anyone else completely sickened by Korn's "Word Up?" or whatever the hell that song's name is? It's DISGUSTING.
Korn has been shit since "Issues". What a terrible album that was. The new cd is "okay" but nothing I would pay money for. They've definately gone downhill.

Personally, as far as offspring is concerned, I love every album they have put out. Smash is still the best of course.
Untouchables is Korn's greatest album ever. They dropped most all of the stupid shit weird sound effects and concentrated on fairly simple, hard rock. I didn't care much for them until that album, and haven't cared too much since.

I always thought Untouchables was kind of their pinnacle of evolution...and then with TALITM they gave the "hardcore" fans what they wanted - an album that was more in the way of their self titled. Alot of people really liked TALITM that were actually hardcore into KoRn...alot hated Untouchables. To each his own I guess. They are still better than 80 or 90% of the other shit out there.

Shuzo Ru · Post by **Shuzo Ru** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 3:34 pm

zsquared wrote:Or you can be a person that likes to show support and actually buy an album or two.

I know I'm proud of my CD collection.

I love the album, the band. I'm a little tired of American Idiot, as it is played all the time in So Cal, but the rest of the CD is an awesome testament to how great Green Day is. A perfect blend of melodic, slow paced, and then fast paced punk rock music...Of course I do have a partial opinion, as they are my second favorite band, next to the Offspring.

I don't mean to offend anyone by saying this, but noone should be proud of the fact that they download a whole CD. If you genuinely like a band or artist, you should support them by buying the record - not stealing it. (And don't use the "it's too expensive" arguement. Really, is $15 too much?) But, that's another issue for another day.

DR · Post by DR » Sat Oct 02, 2004 7:32 am

sorry but this anal bum sucks ass
they've been sucking some hardcore ass since warning and now they suck even more
and all other opinions are wrong because i'm always right

Post by **Grey Fox** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 4:46 am

Shuzo Ru wrote:
zsquared wrote:Or you can be a person that likes to show support and actually buy an album or two.

I know I'm proud of my CD collection.

I love the album, the band. I'm a little tired of American Idiot, as it is played all the time in So Cal, but the rest of the CD is an awesome testament to how great Green Day is. A perfect blend of melodic, slow paced, and then fast paced punk rock music...Of course I do have a partial opinion, as they are my second favorite band, next to the Offspring.

I don't mean to offend anyone by saying this, but noone should be proud of the fact that they download a whole CD. If you genuinely like a band or artist, you should support them by buying the record - not stealing it. (And don't use the "it's too expensive" arguement. Really, is $15 too much?) But, that's another issue for another day.

You know what, I have tons of full albums I've downloaded, and I also own tons of CDs. If I really like it enough, then I'll buy their next CD and the band should be lucky that I've decided to like their music when I never would have heard it if not for the download most likely. If I REALLY REALLY like a band I will always buy their CDs even if I download the MP3s first. It has been the case several times this year where I downloaded a full album either because I was curious or because it was on the net before the CD hit stores and then went out and bought the CD later.

As for your expensive argument, I'm going to fight you on that, as CDs cost $25-$45 here in Japan.

TheStrife · Post by **TheStrife** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 5:46 am

DR wrote:sorry but this anal bum sucks ass
they've been sucking some hardcore ass since warning and now they suck even more
and all other opinions are wrong because i'm always right

I HATE U AND I HATE THE MUSIC U LIKE!

Cid · Post by **Cid** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:16 pm

After downloading and listening to American Idiot, I have to admit Green Day has come a long way. Warning sucked shit, but American Idiots seems like a more natural growth for them. It has the Green Day feel, but covers more than fart jokes and masturbation. The whole "album with a storyline" thing is interesting to listen to. Hardcore punk rockers must be shitting their tight pants in fury.

Son-kun · Post by **Son-kun** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 2:18 am

ya i like american idiot too.

I'm a sucker for cohesive albums

RAgeO · Post by **RAgeO** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 4:26 am

It's a sweet album but Holiday is my favorite song. And Boulevard of Broken Dreams is pretty good too, just the way it sounds at the begining is cool.

Garbo · Post by **Garbo** » Fri May 22, 2009 7:21 am

Hey guys

I like 21st Century Breakdown. Can't wait till they tour in Melbourne later this year, it's gonna be insane.

Anyone listen to it?

Also, American Idiot is a pretty killer album.

WaWard · Post by **WaWard** » Fri May 22, 2009 10:46 am

The song that plays on the radio is pretty crappy.

WaWard · Post by **WaWard** » Fri May 22, 2009 10:46 am

The song that plays on the radio is pretty crappy.

Where do bands play in Batman city? Those botanical gardens next to the yarra?

Garbo · Post by **Garbo** » Fri May 22, 2009 10:57 am

Have you been to Melbourne, Ward?

And "Know your Enemy" isn't the best song on the album anyhow. I quite like 21st Century Breakdown and Viva la Gloria. Song of the Century is a pretty good opener as well.

They played at Telstra Dome last time, which has now been renamed to Etihad Stadium so probably there again.

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Fri May 22, 2009 10:57 am

Haha. What a dig

I downloaded the new album, and will eventually hear it when shuffle decides it's time.

Plaztik · Post by **Plaztik** » Fri May 22, 2009 11:17 am

holy thread-digs, Batman!

is it any gut, old school Greenday?

Yuka · Post by **Yuka** » Fri May 22, 2009 12:48 pm

Oh god, a Green Day topic

I absolutely fucking hate them.

WaWard · Post by **WaWard** » Fri May 22, 2009 8:39 pm

Garbo wrote:Have you been to Melbourne, Ward?
They played at Telstra Dome last time, which has now been renamed to Etihad Stadium so probably there again.

Yes, lovely city. Nice Chinatown too.

HKK · Post by **HKK** » Fri May 22, 2009 10:14 pm

holy shit look at all these old posters in this thread

it's like I jumped into a portal and traveled back in time

Garbo · Post by **Garbo** » Fri May 22, 2009 10:30 pm

WaWard wrote:
Garbo wrote:Have you been to Melbourne, Ward?
They played at Telstra Dome last time, which has now been renamed to Etihad Stadium so probably there again.
Yes, lovely city. Nice Chinatown too.

You should've said so. Could've met me, Mai and Ultima.

WaWard · Post by **WaWard** » Sat May 23, 2009 12:12 pm

lol i didn't even know ultima was australian.

could've been an SR revival party.

Garbo · Post by **Garbo** » Sat May 23, 2009 2:55 pm

I went to high school with Ultima, and Mai lives 5 minutes from my house.

DR came to see us when he was here in 2004~

Son-kun · Post by **Son-kun** » Sat May 23, 2009 3:28 pm

I had 2000 light years away in my head yesterday, and then I see a thread dig where I mentioned it already.

TRIPPY

I haven't heard the new album though. American Idiot kinda wore on my nerves after a while.

Hey Ward, what do you think of the new Malajube?

WaWard · Post by **WaWard** » Sat May 23, 2009 3:59 pm

S-K

I have mixed feelings about that album to be honest.

WaWard · Post by **WaWard** » Sat May 23, 2009 4:00 pm

Garbo wrote:I went to high school with Ultima, and Mai lives 5 minutes from my house.

DR came to see us when he was here in 2004~

in my defense i was only in melbourne for a night

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