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I don't care about Fantano but if you judge an album by a critic guy on Youtube without even giving it a listen then you can't have an opinion on an album.

Copyright infringement lvl 1000 Like are they actually serious..?😄 (Picture of a norwegian fries company)

This song honestly felt like the greatest gift from the boys. While I was feeling so messed up, all the positive vibes on the lyrics and melody gave me the strength to keep going. I couldn’t really think of any better timing than that. So, I’m planning to listen to this on repeat during these stressful days I’m going through🖤

Can you let him know to not put HCTS too????

Well it is called Pollyanna. 🙂 He’s written plenty of songs like you describe, I think here he’s trying to express a different feeling. After the year most of us have had, feeling like you’ve come through it (mostly, in the US at least) feels euphoric. I had this feeling just going to the park recently you have a whole new appreciation of life. It’s not the time to say life sucks but we’re getting through it. He always manages to put his finger on what people are feeling in this moment right now and this song is no different. Our house is buzzing with talk of concerts, trips and visits. I went to restaurants recently for the first time in over a year. That felt euphoric. I’m excited for summer. It’s like we’ve hit the reset button and are back to appreciating every little thing. That’s what this song is to me.

Woah this was a nice surprise! Every step out of their destructive yolo-party-until-you-die-attitude is a step in the right direction for me, so even though it still has to grow on me, I think I like it. I love the positive message. We all need a Billie telling us everything is gonna be alright these days, I guess🥺

I don't love it but don't hate it either. It's catchy and upbeat. But why do so many of his lyrics sound like they're made with a random Green Day lyrics generator anymore? Rainy days and razor blades Hurricanes and headlines Open roads and traffic lights

70% of Network songs were better than this and Billie hid them with a side project. Why?

"Here Comes the Shock" likely is (not confirmed) but "Pollyanna" is new and was very recently recorded.

Idk, it gives me the warm and fuzzies. It’s not bad to have a song about hope every so often. And I say that as someone who loves the dark stuff. That can be cathartic as hell but, you know, Billie can also tell me it’s gonna be alright and it’s nice to hear.

I think they're just enjoying putting out art that they are proud of and having fun with and its okay if its not to everyones taste, but its certainly not down to lack of care or laziness.

My theory is that they saw how passionate their fans are about bratwurst so they decided to entertain the idea.

So it wasn't a fuck you to Warner and we need to accept the fact that it was a bad Green Day album NOT on purpose.

It's a simple song but also it's a really well crafted song. It also captures a feeling I can relate to. It plays to his strengths.

I like it! It's a really sweet message and something that a lot of people probably need right now. Not super original, but it's nice of them to do after all the tragedy the world has been through recently and is still going through right now. It's not their best work by any means, but it's a solid song that I wouldn't say no to listening to if it came on shuffle. Magnitudes more enjoyable than HCTS for sure!

This song is amazing.

This is correct! Yes the FOD is exactly the same pedal, we just put a three position mid switch in place of the scoop button. There will be new dookie versions later this year. bill

My thoughts were that this was his rescheduled appearance from last year. He was supposed to perform a No Fun Mondays song on June 5, 2020 on the show and got bumped when the George Floyd situation happened and they decided to have a black performer instead in his spot. He was never rescheduled so this is possibly the make up for that along with some Hella Mega promo with FOB and Weezer.

Feels good sharing a Longshot post/story again. (Billie Joe guitar featured) Link to the Bombpops event info: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPBaAzxhGGQ/

Lights Out Levine and David Field. Then Billie can be one step closer to what obviously is his ultimate goal- becoming a full time member of Prima Donna.

Almost 2 years ago already.

I honestly can't stand either song. Maybe it's produced better than some of father of all but I'd still say I like 90% of father of all over these two songs

God help us if that's true... I honestly hope these are just stand alone releases. I think my "fan pride" just couldn't handle HCTS actually being on an album lol

It's probably one member from each band, but they just didn't know the names of the FOB bassist and the Weezer dude.

I thoroughly enjoy this new track! This was so unexpected to me, even with the tease a couple of days ago. So it was a wonderful surprise to check the socials during lunch today to see a new song, along with the confirmation that the tour is back on, and that a new date was added for Summerfest! After a long year, and with a lot happening in my life in the last few months in particular, this was a positive boost that can carry me for a while. We will see what all gets released, but this has the chance to be my song of the summer and even the year. For me it gave the right message at a much needed time for me. It reads the room to me metaphorically for the optimism of the current moment, even if to some the lyrics come across as cliche. After the escapism of sorts that was FOAM, this comes from a more honest space lyrically, and does more to reflect the mood of our current times, which is something I want to see more of moving forward for Green Day. Sure there will be a time for more intricate lyrics, but for me right now this gives a reassuring message after some rough times for me. It reaffirms the power of music and why I love this band!

Waiting and Ordinary World are positive. Last night on Earth as well. The rest have ups and downs, emotional complexity both sad and glad, sometimes at the same time. Which I think this song does a little bit. There's some snark in this song, particularly in the waiting in line part. Heck, that harkins back to Forever Now with Billie saying he ain't gonna stand in line no more! Whoa! The drums at the very beginning.....have we already covered this....sound like OH YEAH. 22 Century Breakdown, haha.

everyones talking about a new album but forget that in interviews before covid billie kept saying they were excited to be able to just release songs whenever without needing an album . damn.

I like it, I don't love it. The harmonies are good, the keys are a nice touch, musically overall much more interesting than Oh Yeah and I'd say it's even better than Here Comes The Shock, but still not as good as any of the singles from RevRad in my opinion. I have to mention that it shares slightly too many similarities to Love is for Losers (Song) for it to be completely fresh and innovative from BJA. Lyrically, while it's nice to hear such a positive song in such troubled times, hearing Billie sing so positively is kind of off putting to me. It's like it seems genuine but I also can't really tell if he's being sarcastic. Then the whistling at the end makes the whole thing feel like he's taking the piss out of a Madden Bros song or something. 😄 RevRad managed to feel like a pretty positive and wholesome album, reflecting on life and it's ups and downs from a matured band.. It had kind of an honesty and genuine feel that I could vibe with.. Then FOAM happened, but that's a whole other topic that I am sick of talking or thinking about. 🥱 Something interesting I noticed though, I initially thought HCTS might just be a one off song, but the font in the promo image matches the font for this song also, which leads me to believe that both of these might appear on a new album, probably releasing later this year.

Pollyanna already played on a radio station here Pretty sure it's gonna be playing all summer long it's a fun sunny song.

Pollyanna cover pic on Spotify is a Bratwurst??

It all started with Bratwurst, which was continued by my one-liner Bratwurst in Your Coffeemaker, and ended with a sausage picture on Green Day video? Are you serious? This is the most awesome thing that happened this year. Now, what's next? Amyl nitrate merchandise?

BBQ album confirmed, the hot dog was just the starter! 😄

I wanted to take a some time to listen to it and digest, but overall I like it. It's poppy for sure, but no hand claps (!) and the little whistle at the end is some nice unexpected ear candy. Overall, I like it and it will be played. I might even add it to my workout playlist for a nice tempo change.

Probably going to be announcing the guys who will replace Mike and Tre on live TV.

Actually, it's an uptick from the last few years. Ah, yes. Here Comes the Shark.

This. I listened to an hour ago and already forgotten it. I thought the idea of putting out music more frequently would be a good thing, but if they’re just going to churn out generic stuff like this I’d rather they don’t. Having said that I’ll eat my words somewhat if they’re secretly working on a great album and just putting out b sides in the meantime. I say somewhat because it still damages your name if you release sub par material in the interim.

going by the lyrics, SOMEONE'S anti-depressants are working REALLY well... i don't hate it...but i don't get that spark from it, like i do when a tune really connects with me.

And Fantano is a poor man’s Todd in the Shadows.

Agreed. We also have to remember that vaccines are not 100% effective and you could still get covid. Every statement from doctors I've seen on the news mentioned that you still have to be careful after the vaccine. I just hope we don't get bad news after all these tours happening in the US summer. On a personal note, it feels awful to see US going back to normal while we are living in complete caos in Brazil. I know its not their fault, but it still sucks.

I’m glad to see someone finally mentioning that Polyanna is a pretty sarcastic way to name a generically upbeat song.

Yeah, I fucking love it. I would bet a million dollars this is the 21st Century Breakdown era song that was provisionally called Wonderful. Sounds like Billie decided to resurrect it and I'm glad. I'd say the writing is a step up from HCTS, but it may be from an earlier era. Overall the instrumentation sounds pretty good, I'd prefer if the guitar had a bit more bite but the synths were very tastefully done. Nice to see Green Day upbeat, but I think the title of the song is a bit of a self-deprecating, which is good. I'm really not sure what they're going for with the single artwork (a... hotdog? Okay.) so I'd kill for a more solid art direction, but I did notice it features the same font as the HCTS single so... album incoming? I'm thinking it's likely.

Start of the pandemic: I think we're alone now End of the pandemic: It's wonderful to be alive!

I thought you were kidding and then I looked??? We live in a simulation don’t we

Agree. When you’re the headliner promoting your tour and you’re doing a national TV appearance during the tour to have your bandmates sit this out while your two supporting acts play together in full? There’s no way to spin this as no big deal. It’s a bad look and makes Green Day look like a band past it’s prime barely hanging on.

Because DIY is the punk aesthetic

I listen to all my GD music on shuffle when I'm driving and something that sticks out to me a lot is how much Billie's voice has changed in recent years. There is such a huge contrast between the way he sounds now when he sings (and even sometimes talks) and something like AI era or before. His singing was at its peak during AI and 21CB in my opinion, and it seems like he just can't replicate that anymore, or simply chooses not to. He used to sing at a bit lower register and it sounded so good! Now it feels like everything is a little too high, falsetto aside. Don't get me wrong; I still think he's a wonderful singer and I love his voice, but I do miss his old singing styles quite a bit sometimes.

If you had told me this was another cover for No Fun Mondays I would have 100% believed you.

I have the exact same feeling. The US government is taking a big risk reopening everything with all the new cases and deaths they still have everyday. I hope for the best, but even if I live there, I would gladly skip this summer tour