The Network is back!

[Montclare]

Sitting in my office with my jaw dropped.  LOVE IT!

Also, it's too bad the GDC awards aren't going on now because @HAPPY ROOTING UNICORN would totally win again now for best avatar.

[trambopoline]

1 minute ago, MaxGD said:

That would be crazy cool🤘

eh, I really didn't care for the MGK record. I listened to one of the songs out of curiosity since it had the licensed bit from the one OPIV song, but it really didn't tickle my fancy. Honestly surprised there's crossover between them and folks on this board, but to each their own

[MarriedtoMikeDirnt]

Just now, Beerjeezus said:

Is it, though? I mean, among Green Day fans yes, but in general? It didn’t do very well on streaming and most sales were from preorders (which points to fans contributing to sales before it came out, then it fell down the charts quickly)... we didn’t even get many new members on here... does it have a cult following of tweens that we ancient 20somethings don’t know about? I genuinely wouldn’t know - I don’t even have tiktok or actively use IG 

The eleven and twelve year olds love it. (But of course, they're new fans and they're in the bubblegum stage where they love everything Green Day does).

[Annie, get your gun]

OMG!!!  Can't wait for all the things The Network has to say. 

Btw, they weren't very good with videos in the past, but this one is fucking great, the best. Bring more, please! 

[dannygreen]

1 minute ago, Beerjeezus said:

It screamed “boomer” and that’s why it didn’t do well. Surprisingly, young people don’t give a shit about old rockstars tiredly pretending a rebellious party. It would be a lot better to just do their thing and incorporate some currently popular elements (which Ivankkka is a lot closer to than FOAM is).

Is it, though? I mean, among Green Day fans yes, but in general? It didn’t do very well on streaming and most sales were from preorders (which points to fans contributing to sales before it came out, then it fell down the charts quickly)... we didn’t even get many new members on here... does it have a cult following of tweens that we ancient 20somethings don’t know about? I genuinely wouldn’t know - I don’t even have tiktok or actively use IG 

This 100%

Ivankkka got a precise collocation with the elections coming. It's not really commercial but it could become viral as Anti-Trump

[The Grohl]

Who listens to Green Day? I thought we were talking about The Network.

[MarriedtoMikeDirnt]

Just now, The Grohl said:

Who listens to Green Day? I thought we were talking about The Network.

What is a Green Day? 

When is Green Day?

How does one listen to a Green Day?

[BilIie Joe Armstrong]

Just now, MarriedtoMikeDirnt said:

The eleven and twelve year olds love it. (But of course, they're new fans and they're in the bubblegum stage where they love everything Green Day does).

That’s cool. Good to know the young fans still exist! 

[monkeyupinspace]

fun fact: "the disposable heroes of hiphoprisy" were a hip-hop/rap group from the east bay. active from 1990 - 1993.

to whoever posted that video description thing. 

oh and cool song. 

Edited November 2, 2020 by monkeyupinspace

[dannygreen]

2 minutes ago, Herroon said:

eh, I really didn't care for the MGK record. I listened to one of the songs out of curiosity since it had the licensed bit from the one OPIV song, but it really didn't tickle my fancy. Honestly surprised there's crossover between them and folks on this board, but to each their own

ahah It is not obviously for every taste because It's quite modern even as Pop Punk but give it another chance maybe, It's not even that bad. Main problem It's his voice, it works but not for everyone. I personally like his mono-note singing style ahah

[HAPPY ZOMBIE UNICORN]

I’d say this: the Network are great at doing punk, and even tho it has a new wave twist, they still do punk, which is fucking awesome.
Green Day are great at doing punk, and also really good at doing rock ballads, rock n roll, and power pop stuff. But they are really great at doing punk, and lately they played more, probably a bit too much, with the other stuff. I loved and still really enjoy FOAM because it was this weird, fast, anomalous mess, that many legitimately dislike, but that I think it’s the most punk thing they did since AI, even tho it’s probably their most distant record from punk rock music (and before I get lynched, of course I believe 21CB is overall a better record and has a bigger production value, cannot say the same about the Trilogy or RR). But they still played a lot, probably a bit too much, with the other stuff.
This song from the Network just goes straight to the point, fucks everything up, and it’s just beautifully punk. Sorry Green Day, but you have to take notes if you wanna win this battle. 

[SuperXCsabre495]

I was 8 years old when the first album came out and didn't learn about The Network until probably 2009. I'm pretty stoked that we're getting another album!

Is the lineup the exact same as it was in 2003?

[HAPPY ZOMBIE UNICORN]

7 minutes ago, Montclare said:

Sitting in my office with my jaw dropped.  LOVE IT!

Also, it's too bad the GDC awards aren't going on now because @HAPPY ROOTING UNICORN would totally win again now.

Bad timing, my life motto  

[trambopoline]

1 minute ago, SuperXCsabre495 said:

I was 8 years old when the first album came out and didn't learn about The Network until probably 2009. I'm pretty stoked that we're getting another album!

Is the lineup the exact same as it was in 2003?

I think baladuci was only a touring member in 2003, but he seems to be in the videos now

[DookieLukie]

Are we for sure getting a full album?

[Beyza]

I think this song is the best so far. I don’t get how some people think it’s ‘cringe’ and seen some comments saying they rushed it for the election, I guess people didn’t except political lyrics from them. The vibes and everything fit perfectly for me! 

[MaxGD]

9 minutes ago, Herroon said:

eh, I really didn't care for the MGK record. I listened to one of the songs out of curiosity since it had the licensed bit from the one OPIV song, but it really didn't tickle my fancy. Honestly surprised there's crossover between them and folks on this board, but to each their own

U should give the whole album a chance, or at least “title track” there are some great lyrics in that song

[monkeyupinspace]

Just now, DookieLukie said:

Are we for sure getting a full album?

the video description for "the prophecy" says so. "money money 2020 pt. 2"

idk if that's a working title. 

[Otis Big]

If this song leaked with no context so many people would be like “no way is that Billie singing!”

[trambopoline]

1 minute ago, DookieLukie said:

Are we for sure getting a full album?

pretty sure. they said something about Money Money 2020 part II in the prophecy video, right? and we have at least enough songs for an EP at this point

 

1. The Prophecy (We're Right, You're Wrong)

2. Tarantula

3. Ivankkka Is A Nazi

4. The Ultimate Test (maybe????)

Just now, Otis Big said:

If this song leaked with no context so many people would be like “no way is that Billie singing!”

I was just thinking this as well

[GuitarPunk94]

"The difference between The Network and Green Day is that the singer of Green Day can afford a hair cut."

 

youtube comment 😂

i'd like to add how smooth the transition from the electronic intro into the "actual" punk song is, big up

[Alan86]

1 minute ago, Otis Big said:

If this song leaked with no context so many people would be like “no way is that Billie singing!”

The proper Network sound is there for this.

[BilIie Joe Armstrong]

1 minute ago, Otis Big said:

If this song leaked with no context so many people would be like “no way is that Billie singing!”

I would say TUT sounds a lot more like Billie than this.

[HAPPY ZOMBIE UNICORN]

Just now, Otis Big said:

If this song leaked with no context so many people would be like “no way is that Billie singing!”

And they would be right 

[Elxufinnishidiot]

6 minutes ago, SuperXCsabre495 said:

I was 8 years old when the first album came out and didn't learn about The Network until probably 2009. I'm pretty stoked that we're getting another album!

Is the lineup the exact same as it was in 2003?

I also missed it, because I was introduced to Green Day between American Idiot and 21st CBD, so I'm excited to see a new The Network album, while I'm a fan!