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For those of us that have the physical copy of this- it's a lot easier to see what's underneath _SERNA The S is behind the A in Whatsername. It probably says part of "Whatsername", but was covered up and re-written just for the look of it.

I think it's great to analyze lyrics, but there is a difference to me between analyzing what Holiday means and analyzing what Wild One means. There is a line, one that can be tough to draw sometimes, but Wild One is a song that isn't close, because it just makes no sense, there isn't a consistency to what he's saying. Contrast that with explaining the meaning of Brutal Love. The meaning is not obvious, but if you can figure out that he (in my estimation) is talking about his relationship with fans and vice versa, pretty much every word in the song makes sense. That is not what happens with Wild One. You could say well he's talking about this and this here, but then a completely different explanation is required for something else. Songs like Wild One, The Forgotten, and Nuclear Family have unclear meanings and are near impossible to solve with one decent explanation. Songs like Troublemaker, Makeout Party, etc are just ridiculous so defining a meaning for it is useless because they're so outlandish there is very little chance that Billie meant anything by them, and if he did there was plenty of cocaine involved. Obviously not every song has one meaning for everyone, but songs that can't be at least mostly explained by at least one or a few different meanings are just rubbish lyrics. The more convoluded the lyrics, the more convoluded the explanantion has to be.

Hearts Collide is actually really good song. If it was released on 21st CB, it would get a lot more attention.

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Not a weird place, but surprising. Once a year for Xmas I use to play in a theatre along with a group of people. Every year we have some musicians, this year a guy playing guitar and singing. During breaks at rehearsals ever so often he used to play every kind of music backstage, just jamming around, singing with others, improvising with a piano player, and entertaining us (and mostly himself, because he enjoyed himself). One day during a rehearsal break he started to play Good Riddance, singing along with another member of the theatre. It happened that I just was there at the right time and joined in. So I can say this was most likely the first and last opportunity that I sang a GD song on stage.

I wonder why Billie Joe's personnality changed so much between Warning and American Idiot, he went from a bad-tempered guy to a quite nice person. I mean before AI in almost every interviews he seems bored, sarcastic and pissed off like he wants to kill everybody in the room but then he is way more compliant and actually looks like enjoying being there

1. Vocals I agree on, but the wall of sound guitar is part of what makes the album, really—the eight guitars in RHS are hugely responsible for its success—and the bass and drums were also buried on AI, so it's not a new thing. 2. I'd have to know what lyrics you consider too "tryhard", but compared to what we got later even KYE is a step up. 3. I firmly believe the length is needed. 21CB is an ambitious, epic, sprawling album. Condensing it to ten or twelve songs just wouldn't have worked. It needs space to breathe, and the tracks that are perceived as filler, like it or not, are essential to its construction.

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Yeah Oh Love is a good song. Loses some points because it is, at times, an un-engaging mid tempo song, but if you can get past that, there are some great parts that really show a classic rock/AOR side that I'd be interested to hear more of.

BROTHER I don't love it, but it's certainly better than most of the Trilogy.

Whilst we're on about the Trilogy I still maintain my opinion that Tre is a great album though Dos and most of Uno kind of aren't. Also, this is probably shocking but I really like Oh Love. Crucify me.

Really? I can't even listen to the clean guitars on Kill the DJ after discovering this version.

OK, that explains it.

Yep, I noticed a lot of people liked that song, I'm not one of them ^^ But I respect your opinion, I actually love Nightlife and even more The Forgotten, I plaid guilty

I'd say it's in the upper tier, but only when compared to the crap it's mired in. I just find it incredibly boring and by the numbers. If it had been on Nimrod or Warning I believe we'd all consider it one of their weakest songs.

Ugh, why couldn't I be my age now in the early 90s? I would kill to be a part of Green Day's popularity during the Dookie/Insomiac years. anyone that got to see them during that time are incredibly lucky! Also, can't believe it's been 25 fucking years since my favorite Green Day album was released. Almost as old as I am. Such a fantastic record; one that showed how talented Green Day was from the very beginning. This album will always have a special place in my heart. <3

Your fave word again . Not sure when spending a few moments thinking about what a lyric might mean became something that's frowned on, there used to be a lot of people here who'd get way more into taking lyrics apart so I'm never going to get used to my basic interpretations being reacted to like that . Like, is giving an interpretation of any lyric that doesn't have a totally obvious meaning grasping at straws? He's not just writing nonsense for the sake of it, he must've had some kind of meaning in mind, so it's fun to think about what it might be! I love how they don't fit , totally made me laugh when I first heard it. I like the contrast, and then how the chorus turns into that evil laugh so that things sound sinister again.

Excellent point! I sometimes think about this too. While it's obvious he did a lot of growing up within the time span between the two albums, it's interesting not only how he changed after Warning, but also how quickly they created something so...advanced(?) compared to the rest of their albums. The writing, the story itself, the song structures with Jesus of Suburbia and Homecoming, etc., were a huge progression from their typical simple-structured tracks before American Idiot.

I think that disparity is what makes it more interesting - it's like this anger focuses, grows and then releases into mindless, pure, simplistic emotion. Without that it'd basically be Governator.

I think the style is very disjointed. First, Billie talks the verses. The verses are angry almost violent. Then it turns into this horribly, juvenile, repetitive chorus. The verses and the chorus don't fit.

The only good thing about Christian's Inferno is the title. Otherwise, the verse melody is non-existent, the chorus is repetitive and horrendously generic and banal, and the sound is shitty. The lyrics are ok, I guess. I agree on the dullness of the lyrics of LOTAG ut it's musically quite good. Also, if Kye is good because it has merely got energy, you could as well go and listen to something shite like Kiss. Energy alone is not enough, thought it's decent live.

It's slow, barely has a melody and the lyrics are all over the place "She Little wild one She's covered in angels And demons and halos now" This implying something has happened, with the "now", which he uses throughout, yet the only possible explanation we get as to what happened is: "She gave up on Jesus for living on Venus All dressed up with nowhere to go I'm drinking the Kool-Aid, I jumped on the grenade Now that my mind's gonna blow, hello" The individual sections of lyrics do not seem like they're even talking about the same thing. They're disconnected.

Agreed on Murder City but LOTAG is actually quite good. Know Your Enemy and especially Christian's Inferno are the worst ones.

I think that's enough said about the song. Even though the words wild and one are constantly repeated in the song, people still don't know which song we're talking about. Reveals something very telling about its memorability.

This is definitely one of my favourites, even though they all are constantly rotating in that position. Nowadays I don't listen to Green Day too often, and I find myself mostly returning to Dookie, Insomniac and Nimrod. Those three connect with me the most I think, which is a really tough thing to say, but Insomniac has this raw energy that they've never been able to recreate. Also 3,000 posts! Only took me five fucking years!

I wouldn't call it insincere. I think he does act the way he really is. He is just such a neurotic mess he needed training on making that come through in interviews without looking like a total ass.

Wild One is trippy fabulousness, probably my favourite Dos song.

I think he's always had it in him to be quite grumpy and sullen or friendly and sweet depending on his mood and still does, throughout his career you can find examples of moodier interviews and more fun interviews. I guess it's natural to show more of your cheerful side and less of your moody side as you get older and more grown up, a bit less self centred and a bit more grounded and content in your life.

Find someone in American to buy it and ship it to you. I've done it before, saved so much.

I think Insomniac is still my favorite album. Obviously not by far, but it's had an edge to it that hasn't been replicated Now this is my own view, but this is the most "punk" sound that they've achieved (in the most common use of the word). Their early stuff was pop punk, more so on their earliest tracks. Insomniac is a dreary and dark trip all the way through, retaining all of the energy that put them on the map with Dookie. I love it The overall theme of this album is the negative response to their sudden stardom, but mix in drug addiction, mental health, and even the struggles of being a new parents, and you've got the recipe for some of their rawest songs. Happy 20th, Insomniac.

I think so many songs go unappreciated from this album, even more so than Nimrod and Warning. No Pride is possibly one of my favorite songs ever written, and it's difficult to pick a top 3 from the album. I feel that most of the album gems are shadowed by Brain Stew which is a shame, because while it has its place, it's pretty dull in comparison.

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I disagree - love the lyrics in 21CB - great album.

Someone need to tell me why 21CB is so good? Cause right now I think that's the worst album they've ever made..

I just heard Dirty Rotten Bastards and One of My Lies back to back in a diner.

Man, why did I waste my time reading 10 pages of another poorly constructed trilogy debate? My only input on the only points I remember reading that are worth addressing: • Having a Blast probably wasn't a big deal at the time of its release because the world wasn't so sensitive about its topics. Post-9/11, people tend to get much more offended by those types of expressions and tend to over-censor everything, as to not offend. Not saying it's right or wrong, it's just a fact about U.S. culture now. • Dirty Rotten Bastards is basically terrible. Just because something tries to be epic doesn't mean it succeeds. In fact, trying almost ensures failure and a try-hard vibe. • Haushinka is fucking brilliant, and I agree with Graham — that bridge might be one of my favorite moments in a Green Day song ever. Again, it didn't try to be epic... it just subtly succeeds. • Pulling Teeth is also great and highly underrated. Along with Sassafras Roots. • Although Fuck Time is tons of fun, and I don't mind the recorded version too much, it did lose some of its magic when it became a Green Day song and it really isn't "deep" enough (no pun intended) to be over-analyzed. It's just a song about sex.

Always great to see this album acknowledged!

received it today! =D

"Broken glass inside my head, bleeding down these thoughts of anguish... Mass confusion." Insomniac, in my opinion, is the absolute best Green Day record. Reason being, is how dark and heavy the album is as a whole. From the artwork, to the lyrics, and most importantly their sound. This album is similar to Nirvana's In Utero, or Weezer's Pinkerton. After the release of their breakthrough record, the bands are suddenly propelled into the spotlight. A sense of anger and depression are present on all these albums. Not only was Insomniac much more angry and agressive, but so were the members of Green Day. In just about every interview I've seen from the insomniac Era they seem to be a lot more serious and a lot more agressive toward the interviewer. My favorite songs off the album would have to be Panic Song, Westbound Sign, and Stuart and the Ave. I can listen to this album back to back anytime and never get tired of it.