Know Your Enemy single

[aloserfish]

I wonder why they didn't just go with 21st Century Breakdown as the single.

I mean, yeah, the demo leaked, but so what? It was awesome, and the final version is probably even better.

[Tiffx]

Its on Itunes. Search Green Day, then click the link that refines the search,

Oh look, another GD song that ISNT KYE. Instead they play Wake Me up.

Failboat.

(But I'll enjoy it)

Thanks

[madie]

Did anyone manage to get the rest of the interview from Triple M??

They've been playing snippets of more interview all morning.

I didn't hear the interview, but they played the song

I have to admit, after hearing it like 6 times, I'm sick of it.

[-Bruce]

Unplug the ear bugs and listen to it on a loud stereo, then it rocks!

[Teenage Kicks!]

WA HEY? or RA HEY?

It bugs me because I can't tell which one they're screaming.

[mallorymaloney]

WA HEY? or RA HEY?

It bugs me because I can't tell which one they're screaming.

It's definitely 'wa hey!'

They're always obsessed with waheys.

[Rae'n'shine]

I finally decided to pay $1.30 for the single on iTunes. It took all day to decide whether to buy it or just wait for the album...but I gave in.

So, does anybody know what the bonus tracks are that iTunes mentions? Are they on the album at all, or do you only get them if you pre-order the album on iTunes?

I'm so confused...

[Teenage Kicks!]

It's definitely 'wa hey!'

They're always obsessed with waheys.

THANK YOU. Lol I knew it. Just wanted to have a second word.

[madie]

I finally decided to pay $1.30 for the single on iTunes. It took all day to decide whether to buy it or just wait for the album...but I gave in.

So, does anybody know what the bonus tracks are that iTunes mentions? Are they on the album at all, or do you only get them if you pre-order the album on iTunes?

I'm so confused...

Nah, they aren't on the album.

They are B-sides so they only come with the single. Not sure if that's on iTunes as well..

[aloserfish]

I finally decided to pay $1.30 for the single on iTunes. It took all day to decide whether to buy it or just wait for the album...but I gave in.

So, does anybody know what the bonus tracks are that iTunes mentions? Are they on the album at all, or do you only get them if you pre-order the album on iTunes?

I'm so confused...

I think you get two of them ONLY if you preorder, and the other two might be iTunes exclusive bonus tracks (you have to buy the whole album on iTunes in order to get them, but it doesn't matter when you buy it). But two of them might be the same as the ones included on the KYE CD single, "Hearts Collide" and "Lights Out."

[Fuzz]

I'm pretty sure it's "right here".

[Teenage Kicks!]

I'm pretty sure it's "right here".

.....hm. Okay O_o

[Drink Drank Punk]

I think 21st century breakdown would have been a much better choice for the first single.

[madie]

I think you get two of them ONLY if you preorder, and the other two might be iTunes exclusive bonus tracks (you have to buy the whole album on iTunes in order to get them, but it doesn't matter when you buy it). But two of them might be the same as the ones included on the KYE CD single, "Hearts Collide" and "Lights Out."

Yeah, if you buy it off iTunes, you will get 2 bonus tracks, and if you pre-order you will get 2 more

[mallorymaloney]

I'm pretty sure it's "right here".

STFU Andres. If it was 'right here' it'd be in with the rest of the lyrics.

[Bastard of 1967]

i agree while KYE is a good song its not one of their best, the other songs are better however i have only heard bits and not the full album.

I finally had a chance to give KYE a good listen, start to finish, without our little 18-month-old demanding something from me at the same time .....when all's said and done I'll give it a B+. It's a good song -- not a great song, certainly not the best that Green Day can do, but that doesn't mean it's not a "good song."

What I like about it: Mike delivers a great bass riff; I like Tre's strong, simple drum rhythm that grabs you right at the start and powers through all the way through the finish (aside from the small part after Billie Joe screams for revolution!), and of course we have the damn good vocal quality and lead guitar from Billie Joe that we expect of him now. The bridge harmony and extended instrumental section that follows the bridge kicks ass -- I really like the sound of BJA's guitar here, and it's a new tonal color for Green Day....not the usual major-key, driving sound we get from "Blue" -- I think he's using his Les Pauls on this song instead of his famous Strat. Then in the closing repetition of the chorus, they bring the guitar pattern from the bridge in, which (finally!) changes up the music a tad and ties the whole song together nicely at the end.

There are also a few high points in the lyrics -- "Bringin' on the fury/the choir infantry/revolts against the honor to obey": I really like the play on words here, joining "choir" (one would think of peace/love/harmony/unity/beauty here) with "infantry" (war), followed immediately by a demand for revolution. Taken together, I think this means something like: We (the band and everyone who is chanting this incessantly repetitious chorus along with us) are the "choir infantry" -- the singing army that isn't going to put up with this "blindly follow the leader" bullshit anymore. Really, really potent stuff in a simple package. The next high point in the lyrics is BJA's call to "rally up the demons of your soul." This summons to dig deep down into the parts of yourself that scare the crap out of you, and use that energy to change what you don't like about the world, sends chills up my spine every time I hear it. Then there's Billie Joe's scream at the end of his bridge vocals...I don't think I want to know which one of his inner demons he hoarked up to deliver that knockout punch....WOW is that effective.

What I don't like about the lyrics: This is as deep as they go, and we know that Green Day are capable of a lot more than that (compare: Letterbomb, Homecoming, Minority even Welcome To Paradise). I'd have liked to have seen them cut out two or three repetitions of "Do you know your enemy" and replace it with a second verse that's as strong as the first and either builds on it or turns it on its head.

Lastly, I think I concur with a few comments I've seen elsewhere that the song's cut-ending is too abrupt. Yeah, a bit nit-picky, but take it for what it's worth.

So....B+ from me, with a hope that I don't get sick of it before the album gets released next month.

[jose armstrong]

I'm pretty sure it's "right here".

no, its RAH-IGHT

[Juan]

I finally had a chance to give KYE a good listen, start to finish, without our little 18-month-old demanding something from me at the same time .....when all's said and done I'll give it a B+. It's a good song -- not a great song, certainly not the best that Green Day can do, but that doesn't mean it's not a "good song."

What I like about it: Mike delivers a great bass riff; I like Tre's strong, simple drum rhythm that grabs you right at the start and powers through all the way through the finish (aside from the small part after Billie Joe screams for revolution!), and of course we have the damn good vocal quality and lead guitar from Billie Joe that we expect of him now. The bridge harmony and extended instrumental section that follows the bridge kicks ass -- I really like the sound of BJA's guitar here, and it's a new tonal color for Green Day....not the usual major-key, driving sound we get from "Blue" -- I think he's using his Les Pauls on this song instead of his famous Strat. Then in the closing repetition of the chorus, they bring the guitar pattern from the bridge in, which (finally!) changes up the music a tad and ties the whole song together nicely at the end.

There are also a few high points in the lyrics -- "Bringin' on the fury/the choir infantry/revolts against the honor to obey": I really like the play on words here, joining "choir" (one would think of peace/love/harmony/unity/beauty here) with "infantry" (war), followed immediately by a demand for revolution. Taken together, I think this means something like: We (the band and everyone who is chanting this incessantly repetitious chorus along with us) are the "choir infantry" -- the singing army that isn't going to put up with this "blindly follow the leader" bullshit anymore. Really, really potent stuff in a simple package. The next high point in the lyrics is BJA's call to "rally up the demons of your soul." This summons to dig deep down into the parts of yourself that scare the crap out of you, and use that energy to change what you don't like about the world, sends chills up my spine every time I hear it. Then there's Billie Joe's scream at the end of his bridge vocals...I don't think I want to know which one of his inner demons he hoarked up to deliver that knockout punch....WOW is that effective.

What I don't like about the lyrics: This is as deep as they go, and we know that Green Day are capable of a lot more than that (compare: Letterbomb, Homecoming, Minority even Welcome To Paradise). I'd have liked to have seen them cut out two or three repetitions of "Do you know your enemy" and replace it with a second verse that's as strong as the first and either builds on it or turns it on its head.

Lastly, I think I concur with a few comments I've seen elsewhere that the song's cut-ending is too abrupt. Yeah, a bit nit-picky, but take it for what it's worth.

So....B+ from me, with a hope that I don't get sick of it before the album gets released next month.

I was gonna talk about it, but then i saw this and it's how I feel, except I give it a B-

[Starbug]

I'm pretty sure it's "right here".

I don't think so. For some reason, I believe if it was 'right here' then it would've been included in the lyrics. But since it's not, I think it's 'wa'hey' or something along those lines, like 'oeyoey's thrown in there... makes sense in my head.

[Trina]

where is mr pee pee?

I dont know but I want him to post up download links already!

Did anyone manage to get the rest of the interview from Triple M??

They've been playing snippets of more interview all morning.

I really want to hear this.

Although I do Love the song and think its incredible. I have a funny feeling it will be the least loved from the album, for me.

Its a great choice as a single though.

I don't think much of the production though. Like its great, but not for Green Day's standard...Rob Cavallo's standard I guess.

[Starbug]

I dont know but I want him to post up download links already!

I really want to hear this.

Although I do Love the song and think its incredible. I have a funny feeling it will be the least loved from the album, for me.

Its a great choice as a single though.

I don't think much of the production though. Like its great, but not for Green Day's standard...Rob Cavallo's standard I guess.

I dunno. I have a sneaking, sickening suspicion that this single may not do too well :/ It's just too repetitive. I like it, too. It sounds especially good when it's especially loud in my car But I dunno. I dunno if they shoulda picked this as a first single. We'll see

[jose armstrong]

nazzis

[dallasthemenace]

i like it. i dont think it will catch on with the (m)asses...but its a good fucking tune. it will translate to arenas easily and is pyro friendly (use your imaginations kids) ....

i got the aussie radio rip w/ tre's intro and the kroq rip....but i missed the xm link...anyone who has the xm version, feel free to pm me a link or hit me up so we can do things via email....

[Trina]

I dunno. I have a sneaking, sickening suspicion that this single may not do too well :/ It's just too repetitive. I like it, too. It sounds especially good when it's especially loud in my car But I dunno. I dunno if they shoulda picked this as a first single. We'll see

Repetition normally does excellent in terms of like mainstream pop charts.

It sticks in their heads.

MTV are kissing up to Green Day and are going to play their video 24/7.

I'm sure it'll do well

Plus people are pissed off again. The recession has people angry again so this song sorta fits these angry people

I really do love the rest of the new stuff quite a bit more than this song. I'm just not that excited about it, which is crazy because I'm a ridiculously obsessed fan...but no point pretending I think its as amazing as the rest of the songs.

I do love it though.

[Haz]

If Call on Me by Eric Prydz(the most repetitive song ever) can get No.1 then KYE can do pretty good aswell.