Green Day
I think it's about time I write a blog about these boys from the Bay Area. I'm not going to lie, I discovered Green Day through Boulevard Of Broken Dreams and American Idiot. I did however, once my interest in them increased, go out and buy their older albums. They were one of the greatest pathways into bands for me, leading to bands like the Clash, Op Ivy, Bad Religion, and the Dead Kennedys. I can't even begin to describe how much I love this band.
It's also come to my attention that some people on here have stopped liking Green Day for the following reasons: a) they are taking too long with the album, b) American Idiot was a horrible album/they turned into sell-outs ect.
Yes, it has been 4/5 years since American Idiot came out. Yes, it's been a long time and we've all been waiting like crazy for the new album. The fact is, American Idiot was a huge success, and to make a follow-up album isn't going to be easy. My guess as to why the album is taking so long is because they want to make sure it is 100% up to their standards. Just think, if they went and rushed out an album a year after American Idiot, how much of a toll would it take on the guys. They are humans, just like anyone else, and they need rest, not to mention that they are husbands and fathers, and they deserve to spend time with their families.
Yes, American Idiot did launch them to huge success. Yes, they were wearing eyeliner and whatnot. And yes, Billie Joe was on the cover of pretty much every teenybopper magazine. Was any of this their fault? Did Billie Joe call up Tiger Beat Magazine and say "Hey, put me on the cover!” I highly doubt that and I highly doubt that the band was trying to get as much success as they did with American Idiot. The thing is, when they were recording it, do you think that they knew it was going to blow up? Or do you think that they just busted their asses to make another great album that they put all their hearts into? Now I ask you, how did they sell out? Was it because they became popular? Was it because they changed their sound? As far as I'm concerned, the term sell out is very one-sided and usually comes from people who can't handle their favorite bands having more then 1000 fans.
I'm sorry if anyone gets offended or whatnot about this, but these are my straight forward opinions about the band. They will always be one of my favorite bands. As for the new album? I couldn't be more excited about it. There hasn't been one Green Day album I hate so far, and I'm sure that there won't be one in the future. So Billie, Mike, and Tre, thank you guys for being a fucking amazing band and putting about amazing records and leading me to great bands.
It's also come to my attention that some people on here have stopped liking Green Day for the following reasons: a) they are taking too long with the album, b) American Idiot was a horrible album/they turned into sell-outs ect.
Yes, it has been 4/5 years since American Idiot came out. Yes, it's been a long time and we've all been waiting like crazy for the new album. The fact is, American Idiot was a huge success, and to make a follow-up album isn't going to be easy. My guess as to why the album is taking so long is because they want to make sure it is 100% up to their standards. Just think, if they went and rushed out an album a year after American Idiot, how much of a toll would it take on the guys. They are humans, just like anyone else, and they need rest, not to mention that they are husbands and fathers, and they deserve to spend time with their families.
Yes, American Idiot did launch them to huge success. Yes, they were wearing eyeliner and whatnot. And yes, Billie Joe was on the cover of pretty much every teenybopper magazine. Was any of this their fault? Did Billie Joe call up Tiger Beat Magazine and say "Hey, put me on the cover!” I highly doubt that and I highly doubt that the band was trying to get as much success as they did with American Idiot. The thing is, when they were recording it, do you think that they knew it was going to blow up? Or do you think that they just busted their asses to make another great album that they put all their hearts into? Now I ask you, how did they sell out? Was it because they became popular? Was it because they changed their sound? As far as I'm concerned, the term sell out is very one-sided and usually comes from people who can't handle their favorite bands having more then 1000 fans.
I'm sorry if anyone gets offended or whatnot about this, but these are my straight forward opinions about the band. They will always be one of my favorite bands. As for the new album? I couldn't be more excited about it. There hasn't been one Green Day album I hate so far, and I'm sure that there won't be one in the future. So Billie, Mike, and Tre, thank you guys for being a fucking amazing band and putting about amazing records and leading me to great bands.
This iz GREAT!!!!!!!! I luv it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Totaly agree!!!!!!!!!!!
Neurotic2theBone, March 30th, 2009 at 02:04:54am
I've grew out of Green Day. Tbh, I think they are a little old now. I'm not sure if there will be an album after the new one. Also, as they have gotten older they have grown more mature..well some xD and it's getting harder and harder to relate to their music, because they aren't writing about small teenage problems they're writing about problems that affect the world like politics and what not. I'll still be excited about the new album, mostly because of touring.
TBQH, this new album thing is annoying me. There are guesses flying outta nowhere and they just get our hopes up. I wish they'd confirm stuff D:
icegirl., January 31st, 2009 at 04:54:55pm
this blog is amazing. :D it's pretty much how i feel too, like that it wasn't THEIR fault that American Idiot just kinda exploded...
i haven't been disappointed by any of their cd's, and i don't think i will be in the future either. i can't wait for the new album!! :]
Kr!sta's Inferno, January 30th, 2009 at 07:24:34pm
About the out-growing thing.
It's just... It's hard to out grow them for me.
For some people like me it's hard to out-grow them. I said before, they wrote songs that you can relate to... And it's like they wrote it for you and that came out most with Jesus of Suburbia. That song's f*cking amazing.
And when a song means that much to you you feel like you owe them something.
I could never really forget about Green Day or just quit loving them cold turkey.
...
I agree with this blog. Forever will Green Day be in my heart.
:]
Shorty of Suburbia, January 30th, 2009 at 07:21:11pm
You forgot c) I just sorta out-grew them. Don't get me wrong, like you, Green Day was my first band. I still like them, even though I don't listen to them as much as I used to. I plan on getting their new album and all. I just don't like them as much as I did when I was younger. I've devolped a taste for other bands/genres over them.
I was actually gonna put that in but I didn't come across alot of people like the D:
But I can totally understand what your saying :D
Jello Biafra., January 30th, 2009 at 02:33:06pm
i apsolutly agree with u i love Green Day!!
Meli!, January 30th, 2009 at 01:49:52pm
It's also come to my attention that some people on here have stopped liking Green Day for the following reasons: a) they are taking too long with the album, b) American Idiot was a horrible album/they turned into sell-outs ect.
You forgot c) I just sorta out-grew them. Don't get me wrong, like you, Green Day was my first band. I still like them, even though I don't listen to them as much as I used to. I plan on getting their new album and all. I just don't like them as much as I did when I was younger. I've devolped a taste for other bands/genres over them.
Blarg!, January 30th, 2009 at 11:25:05am
I love Jello Biafra!
Naishikyo-Sekai., January 30th, 2009 at 12:42:50am
I love Green Day.
Skippy., January 30th, 2009 at 12:30:20am
F-ck yeah.
American Idiot got me into them too and it changed everything for me. I don't wanna know who I'd be without them. I love knowing that other people on here still care about them the way I do. =)
threeam., January 30th, 2009 at 12:04:32am
Great blog:]
I, too, got into them when I heard Boulevard of Broken Dreams and American Idiot. And I'm proud of it. They've changed my life for the better. Without them I would not be who I am today, or like any of the music on my iPod.
I don't like them as much as I used to, which is understandable, but they're still one of my favorite bands. I may not be stoked for their new album, and I may be kind of bored of them, but I'm still buying their new record the day it comes out.
good blogg :]
Bubble Wrap., January 29th, 2009 at 11:19:43pm