AMERICAN IDIOT!

Ilander · 09-27-2004, 08:01 PM

No, I'm not talking about that kid who spraypaited stuff in Singapore a few years back...I'm talking about Green Day's new album, which is AWESOME, in my humble opinion...

What are YOUR opinions?

Thoran · 09-27-2004, 08:40 PM

It's Green Day... not their best effort but not horrible either, and pretty standard for their sound (not breaking new ground by any means).

Have not heard the whole album though... could be some gems that haven't been widely released yet.

[ 09-27-2004, 08:40 PM: Message edited by: Thoran ]

Lauren · 09-27-2004, 09:51 PM

I haven't heard the album but I have heard the song "American Idiot" I think it's pretty good [img]smile.gif[/img]

Ilander · 09-28-2004, 12:38 AM

This is the only album I would say that CANNOT be fairly judged until it is listened to in its entirity IN ORDER. The thing is almost operetic! (sp?)

Each track is like a chapter in a single story that spans about a year in the lives of two young men...I haven't listened carefully to it yet, but stylistically, it's what Nimrod tried to be, and couldn't quite manage. It's what the Beach Boys did with "Pet Sounds" and what the Beatles did with "SGT Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" or whatever.

The actual song "American Idiot" is the only song you can REALLY take completely by itself, as it doesn't deal with the character "Jesus of Suburbia" or "St. Jimmy" directly...

Again, still working on WHO these cats are...but it's still awesome, and I'm going to listen to it again tomorrow!

Link · 09-28-2004, 05:21 AM

I'm planning to get it. The only Green Day albums (aside from any live albums) I'm missing are "Bowling Bowling Bowling Parking Parking Parking" and "American Idiot". Dookie remains the best, however. Nimrod a close second.

General Nosaj · 09-28-2004, 07:25 AM

I'm not useually a big fan of Greenday but the single brought out with the album is brilliant. It's done really well here in the UK.

Ilander · 09-28-2004, 09:46 AM

Stylistically, I must say that it tend to be softer than a lot of their stuff is. "Brain Stew" and "Geek Stink Breath" you will not find here. It's softer, but still retains the real character that they tend to build upon...I'd recommend it to any of you, really.

Morgan_Corbesant · 10-01-2004, 11:15 PM

Just another crapy band trying to capitalize on the growing TREND of Bush bashing. Thats just me though. I like more depth to my music, not punk >shrug<. I just don't see much talent there. Tori Amos, NIN, Manson, Linkin Park, these bands have some talent IMHO. Ok, Linkin Park isn't alot of talent, but they are cool and I like them, heh. Like him or not, Manson is genius and his music roxors.

Link · 10-02-2004, 08:28 AM

Sorry to burst your bubble, Morgan Corbescant, but Green Day is not 'just another crappy band'. They've been around for over 12 years now, longer than Linkin Park or Marilyn Manson for that matter.

Morgan_Corbesant · 10-02-2004, 11:55 AM

Thats why I said "thats just me though". I don't like them, and I'm free to say so. I don't like any band that bashes a government based off of what the media tells them (lies and partial truths)just for the sake of selling some records. I liked a few of their songs in the 90's, but only a few. Same with Nirvana. I don't even like all of the songs of the bands I named above, and I'm a massive NIN fan. Just my opinion, sorry to offend anyone.

09-27-2004, 08:01 PM	#1
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 39 Posts: 2,820	No, I'm not talking about that kid who spraypaited stuff in Singapore a few years back...I'm talking about Green Day's new album, which is AWESOME, in my humble opinion... What are YOUR opinions? __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

09-27-2004, 09:51 PM	#3
Lauren Baaz Draconian Join Date: May 24, 2004 Location: Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Age: 36 Posts: 721	I haven't heard the album but I have heard the song "American Idiot" I think it's pretty good [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ "So many thoughts running through my head, I know what you feel, I know what you dread; When a room's filled with laughter, when a room's filled with lies, you're the only one I know that's in disguise..."

09-28-2004, 12:38 AM	#4
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 39 Posts: 2,820	This is the only album I would say that CANNOT be fairly judged until it is listened to in its entirity IN ORDER. The thing is almost operetic! (sp?) Each track is like a chapter in a single story that spans about a year in the lives of two young men...I haven't listened carefully to it yet, but stylistically, it's what Nimrod tried to be, and couldn't quite manage. It's what the Beach Boys did with "Pet Sounds" and what the Beatles did with "SGT Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" or whatever. The actual song "American Idiot" is the only song you can REALLY take completely by itself, as it doesn't deal with the character "Jesus of Suburbia" or "St. Jimmy" directly... Again, still working on WHO these cats are...but it's still awesome, and I'm going to listen to it again tomorrow! __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

09-28-2004, 05:21 AM	#5
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 41 Posts: 5,888	I'm planning to get it. The only Green Day albums (aside from any live albums) I'm missing are "Bowling Bowling Bowling Parking Parking Parking" and "American Idiot". Dookie remains the best, however. Nimrod a close second. __________________ Rowing is not a sport, it's a way of life Goal: Beijing 2008

09-28-2004, 07:25 AM	#6
General Nosaj Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 17, 2004 Location: Scotland Age: 38 Posts: 300	I'm not useually a big fan of Greenday but the single brought out with the album is brilliant. It's done really well here in the UK. __________________ \"There shall be no mercy for those who challenge my fight for conquest. Heed this warning!\"-General Nosaj

09-27-2004, 08:40 PM	#2
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 57 Posts: 2,109	It's Green Day... not their best effort but not horrible either, and pretty standard for their sound (not breaking new ground by any means). Have not heard the whole album though... could be some gems that haven't been widely released yet. [ 09-27-2004, 08:40 PM: Message edited by: Thoran ]

09-28-2004, 09:46 AM	#7
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 39 Posts: 2,820	Stylistically, I must say that it tend to be softer than a lot of their stuff is. "Brain Stew" and "Geek Stink Breath" you will not find here. It's softer, but still retains the real character that they tend to build upon...I'd recommend it to any of you, really. __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

10-01-2004, 11:15 PM	#8
Morgan_Corbesant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 19, 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 47 Posts: 1,224	Just another crapy band trying to capitalize on the growing TREND of Bush bashing. Thats just me though. I like more depth to my music, not punk >shrug<. I just don't see much talent there. Tori Amos, NIN, Manson, Linkin Park, these bands have some talent IMHO. Ok, Linkin Park isn't alot of talent, but they are cool and I like them, heh. Like him or not, Manson is genius and his music roxors. __________________ Morgan Corbesant, Elven BladeSinger, Captain of the army of the Seldarine<br /><br /> [img]\"http://www.rleeermey.com/images/linkbanners/usmcredwhiteblue.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Protector of Elves<br />Slayer of Orcs<br /><br />ALL YOUR BASE, ARE BELONG TO US!!!<br />I DON\'T FIGHT FOR HONOR, I FIGHT TO WIN!<br />\"One who is a samurai must before all things keep constantly in mind, by day and by night...the fact that he has to die\". <br />-Daidoji Yuzan-<br />16th Century

10-02-2004, 08:28 AM	#9
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 41 Posts: 5,888	Sorry to burst your bubble, Morgan Corbescant, but Green Day is not 'just another crappy band'. They've been around for over 12 years now, longer than Linkin Park or Marilyn Manson for that matter.

10-02-2004, 11:55 AM	#10
Morgan_Corbesant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 19, 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 47 Posts: 1,224	Thats why I said "thats just me though". I don't like them, and I'm free to say so. I don't like any band that bashes a government based off of what the media tells them (lies and partial truths)just for the sake of selling some records. I liked a few of their songs in the 90's, but only a few. Same with Nirvana. I don't even like all of the songs of the bands I named above, and I'm a massive NIN fan. Just my opinion, sorry to offend anyone. __________________ Morgan Corbesant, Elven BladeSinger, Captain of the army of the Seldarine<br /><br /> [img]\"http://www.rleeermey.com/images/linkbanners/usmcredwhiteblue.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Protector of Elves<br />Slayer of Orcs<br /><br />ALL YOUR BASE, ARE BELONG TO US!!!<br />I DON\'T FIGHT FOR HONOR, I FIGHT TO WIN!<br />\"One who is a samurai must before all things keep constantly in mind, by day and by night...the fact that he has to die\". <br />-Daidoji Yuzan-<br />16th Century

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