the_fliz1 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I was reading an interview with Billie Joe Armstrong where he talks a little bit about watching Sunken Treasure. Here is the LINK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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lamradio Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 When I was a teen, I LOVED Greenday.. But when they came out with their new record, nothing had changed about them.. They were still that cheesy "teenie bopper pop rock".. So I guess I outgrew them.. Kind of makes me feel old.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Green Day has changed a lot since they started. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Green Day has changed a lot since they started. American Idiot does have a lot more substance, both lyrically and musically than most of their past records. The only thing that sounds the same is Billy Joe's voice; I can understand how a lot of people have a hard time getting past that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I used to love Green Day when Dookie came out, then I sort of forgot about them. I think American Idiot is their masterpiece. The radio over-played the shit out of it and I can't listen to it anymore, but when it first came out I was just amazed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rileykill Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 +1 for American Idiot. Great record, IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I have nothing against Green Day at all... Very influential rock band... I mean, yeah, I guess they did change some on the latest record.. The music did get a little more mature, but it's still that poppy power punk sound that I guess I outgrew.. So in other words, Greenday got better, but the genra stayed the same.. But your right PopTodd, it probably does have a lot to do with Billy Joe's voice.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I guess I'm one of the few who lost interest after Dookie, as soon as they started taking themselves so damn seriously. Give me Kerplunk any day. That's one of the best pop punk records ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I guess I'm one of the few who lost interest after Dookie, as soon as they started taking themselves so damn seriously. Give me Kerplunk any day. That's one of the best pop punk records ever. Kerplunk and 39/Smooth (and the 3 early 7"s) are all awesome. I think I'm going to listen to "Going to Pasalacqua" now, in fact. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest David Puddy Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I guess I'm one of the few who lost interest after Dookie, as soon as they started taking themselves so damn seriously. Give me Kerplunk any day. That's one of the best pop punk records ever. well said. once i heard that "hitchin' a ride" garbage, i was done with green day, but very fond memories of kerplunk and dookie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Kerplunk and 39/Smooth (and the 3 early 7"s) are all awesome. I think I'm going to listen to "Going to Pasalacqua" now, in fact. My favorite Green Day song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Is it time to start appreciating Pinhead Gunpowder too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Is it time to start appreciating Pinhead Gunpowder too? LOVE Jump Salty. Their cover of Big Yellow Taxi rules. It stomps all over that shitty Counting Crows one.MPLS Song is my favorite PG song I think. It made its way onto almost every mix tape for a few years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 LOVE Jump Salty. Their cover of Big Yellow Taxi rules. It stomps all over that shitty Counting Crows one.MPLS Song is my favorite PG song I think. I loved them when Mike from Fuel was in the band as the other singer/guitarist (Jump Salty era). "MPLS Song" is the one that starts out with "Iggy Pop is playing downtown", right? That one is great (and quintessential Cometbus), but I don't know if I like it more than "Losers of the Year". The Cheap Trick sample gets me every time. Goodbye Ellston Ave. is an ok album, with two insanely great songs ("Life During Wartime" and a cool Phil Ochs cover) and a bunch of filler. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 "MPLS Song" is the one that starts out with "Iggy Pop is playing downtown", right? That one is great (and quintessential Cometbus), but I don't know if I like it more than "Losers of the Year". The Cheap Trick sample gets me every time. Goodbye Ellston Ave. is an ok album, with two insanely great songs ("Life During Wartime" and a cool Phil Ochs cover) and a bunch of filler. Yup, that's the song. The "Losers Of The Year" is great too. How about their cover of "Mahogany"? Freakin' awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alison the wilca Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 when i was 14, green day ruled my world. I listened to Dookie every night on my walkman all the way through once or twice. i still love kerplunk and 39/smooth... Dry Ice is one of my faves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I like Foghat better than Greenday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Dry Ice is one of my faves. Ooooh, Dry Ice. Good choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I haven't listened to them much since Dookie. The songs I heard from American Idiot didn't sound all that inspired or original, just some banal observations about the current situation in America with a slick pop rock backing. I still can't figure out what all the hype was about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I haven't listened to them much since Dookie. The songs I heard from American Idiot didn't sound all that inspired or original, just some banal observations about the current situation in America with a slick pop rock backing. I still can't figure out what all the hype was about.Yeah, well put. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncle wilco Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I haven't listened to them much since Dookie. The songs I heard from American Idiot didn't sound all that inspired or original, just some banal observations about the current situation in America with a slick pop rock backing. I still can't figure out what all the hype was about.it was all about billie joe in eyeliner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Szabo Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I guess I'm one of the few who lost interest after Dookie, as soon as they started taking themselves so damn seriously. Give me Kerplunk any day. That's one of the best pop punk records ever. Q4T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 What's the matter, you don't have a hard time taking this guy seriously, do you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncle wilco Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 i think that interview gave me a little more understanding/respect for the man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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