To Clear Some Things Up
I'm sick to death of people going on and on about how Green Day isn't 'punk'.
Let's get some things straight:
+Green Day grew up in that scene, and I can guarantee the majority of us on GSB haven't.
+One thing I'm sure we can all agree on is that punk is supposedly about not following the crowd, thinking outside the box, not following the rules, and staying true to yourself. Right? Right. Well, I think the fact that there are rules/guidelines to the whole being considered 'punk' thing is a bit hypocritical.
But hey- if that whole doing your own thing and what YOU want to do as opposed to what's expected of you is one of said rules/guidelines, that would, in fact, make Green Day 'punk'. They've always done what they wanted, made their music the way THEY wanted, and just because it's DIFFERENT from what past punk bands sounded like, doesn't mean it isn't punk. In fact, that would technically MAKE it punk, would it not? Deal with it.
And as for Green Day's new album taking so long:
A.) They're only human, they DO need breaks sometimes, and who are WE to say how long of a break they may or may not need? We'll get the album when they're good and ready for it to be released.
B.) They won't release something that they consider to be mediocre, if they don't think it's the best they can do, they won't release it. Why do you think they decided to scrap Cigarettes and Valentines after it was stolen in lue of writing an entirely new album?
C.) Inspiration. If they don't have any; they can't make music. Sometimes it takes time to be inspired.
D.) They're an incredible band, and just because some impatient people don't think the album will be worth the wait- that doesn't matter, because Green Day WILL find it worth it, as well many of their other fans.
E.) They experiment with their sound, always have, just because they said they had some songs that may sound Clash-like doesn't mean they're being unoriginal, it's JUST a comparison to give an idea. And those songs might not even MAKE it to the new album. Get over it.
Let's get some things straight:
+Green Day grew up in that scene, and I can guarantee the majority of us on GSB haven't.
+One thing I'm sure we can all agree on is that punk is supposedly about not following the crowd, thinking outside the box, not following the rules, and staying true to yourself. Right? Right. Well, I think the fact that there are rules/guidelines to the whole being considered 'punk' thing is a bit hypocritical.
But hey- if that whole doing your own thing and what YOU want to do as opposed to what's expected of you is one of said rules/guidelines, that would, in fact, make Green Day 'punk'. They've always done what they wanted, made their music the way THEY wanted, and just because it's DIFFERENT from what past punk bands sounded like, doesn't mean it isn't punk. In fact, that would technically MAKE it punk, would it not? Deal with it.
And as for Green Day's new album taking so long:
A.) They're only human, they DO need breaks sometimes, and who are WE to say how long of a break they may or may not need? We'll get the album when they're good and ready for it to be released.
B.) They won't release something that they consider to be mediocre, if they don't think it's the best they can do, they won't release it. Why do you think they decided to scrap Cigarettes and Valentines after it was stolen in lue of writing an entirely new album?
C.) Inspiration. If they don't have any; they can't make music. Sometimes it takes time to be inspired.
D.) They're an incredible band, and just because some impatient people don't think the album will be worth the wait- that doesn't matter, because Green Day WILL find it worth it, as well many of their other fans.
E.) They experiment with their sound, always have, just because they said they had some songs that may sound Clash-like doesn't mean they're being unoriginal, it's JUST a comparison to give an idea. And those songs might not even MAKE it to the new album. Get over it.
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What annoys me the most is people go..."oh,green day arent punk" blah blah blah...
To BE Honest it really doesnt matter what they are.....
i wish people nowadays(not everyone)would just listen to music if they like it and not worry what label the band come under
NiMrOd_1995, May 9th, 2007 at 06:10:45pm
flyingTiger dude, .... when did they brag about being rich???
just asking
GreenDayCookieFairy, February 16th, 2007 at 01:37:59am
Right on sister. They deserve a break. They worked really hard on american idiot and haven't had time with their famillies.
Shenanigan123, February 15th, 2007 at 04:51:00am
I think green day is 'punk'
BUT I also think they are now sorta overrated.
I still like em. Just how they brag about being rich kinda gets under my skin, nowdays
Toxic Narcotic, February 14th, 2007 at 08:42:50pm
I have been thinking that but you said it first!
*huggles you*
I'm so glad you are my Broom
GreenDayCookieFairy, February 14th, 2007 at 01:43:09am
I totally agree on the punk thing.
The whole thing is crazy. It messes with my head that theres allt his criteria that bands and people, and i, have to follow to be 'punk'. For f*ck's sake, it defys the point of punk if people are constantly worrying about it, thinking "Right, if i'm wearing this, this isn't punk. If i put this ballad on a record, that's not punk. No matter what i believe, i have to believe what Johnny Rotten or someone believes, because thats real punk."
In my eyes Green Day are punk. They do what they want. As far as i know, they havn't bowed to anything or anyone who told them what to do, they've done exactly what they want, said what they truly believed, wore what they wanted to wear. That's punk, if you can put any list of instructions under it.
I consider myself a 'punk', or 'punk'. A middle class, t-shirt designing, monarchist, non-smoking, pacifist, 13 year old punk. And i challenge anyone to try and tell me i'm not. Because if that's what i've decided i'm comfortable with, who can stop me believing that?
And the new album may be taking a long time, and i thought i was getting bored of our dear boys Green, but then i discovered a little band called The Network. Sme people, plus others. Or at least that's what's glaringly obvious. And they have restored my faith that these people are worth watching, they have talent, and whether in Green Day or The Network, their music makes my ears happy. And thats all that matters.
Very long comment over.
Boo Radley, February 13th, 2007 at 02:30:01pm
i totally agree with you! you rock. I dont mind about the wait cuz they are people just like anyone else with families that they need to spend time with! xxx
x-Billie and Adie-x, February 13th, 2007 at 12:56:44pm
I want them to have fun with their families and take a loooong break.
I actually have a life, so I can wait.
To me, a year isnt long.
As for the Green Day Arent punk sh*t, who really cares what genre they are?
You like them, you like them. You dont, you dont.
Magazine Sickness., February 13th, 2007 at 01:19:48am
Can I worship you? That was so dead on, I'm getting sick of hearing that and people who say, "I don't like Green Day's new stuff." >.<
ha_ha_you're_screwed, February 12th, 2007 at 09:47:36pm
Ok i already said i was misstaken
*Green_girl*, February 12th, 2007 at 07:21:03pm
No. Being shot down would be me saying "You don't know what you're talking about, you're an idiot." Which is insulting, and shooting you down. I didn't say that.
I stated facts about the Dixie Chicks, and things Green Day have said to prove my point. It wasn't insulting, and it wasn't shooting you down.
Teenage.Assassin, February 12th, 2007 at 07:20:22pm
I totally agree with you on all aspects. People have the right to their opinions and then they have the right to disagree with others' opinions.
The Evil Alchemist, February 12th, 2007 at 07:19:12pm
i dont see insulting as being shot down.
and ok then i was mistaken
*Green_girl*, February 12th, 2007 at 07:18:35pm
I haven't shot anything you said down. You gave your opinion, and I gave my response. Just because it didn't agree with your opinion doesn't mean I was shooting down what you had to say.
If I would have insulted you, then you'd have been shot down.
Teenage.Assassin, February 12th, 2007 at 07:17:28pm
ok i just felt like you were just shooting down everthing i had said. and no you haven't insulted me
*Green_girl*, February 12th, 2007 at 07:16:32pm