Im.a.basket.case Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 This is bothering me..why would BJA, smart guy, knows what he is doing, use his most iconic album as cover art for his shortest album and slap a unicorn on it. Sound off, what do you think are the reasons for this? Never has this been for any previous albums.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbie Head Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 A possible explanation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I have no serious answer, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I think they're making a statement with it that goes along with how they've been describing the new song/album in interviews and some of the feelings they've expressed on social media and at shows. Which is that there's all kinds of bad stuff and political turmoil going on (represented by the American Idiot artwork part) and everyone's sick of it and it makes you want to say fuck it and let's have some fun (vomiting brightly coloured unicorn). Recognising that there's shit happening but also recognising that enjoying the good things in spite of it is a legitimate part of responding to it. And it's also just cheeky and fun to be so irreverent with their most iconic and serious album art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengd Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 40 minutes ago, Hermione said: I think they're making a statement with it that goes along with how they've been describing the new song/album in interviews and some of the feelings they've expressed on social media and at shows. Which is that there's all kinds of bad stuff and political turmoil going on (represented by the American Idiot artwork part) and everyone's sick of it and it makes you want to say fuck it and let's have some fun (vomiting brightly coloured unicorn). Recognising that there's shit happening but also recognising that enjoying the good things in spite of it is a legitimate part of responding to it. And it's also just cheeky and fun to be so irreverent with their most iconic and serious album art Agreed, and what a very Green Day way to mark AI's anniversary by not taking it too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggins Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Hermione nailed it. Close thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarPunk94 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Im.a.basket.case said: This is bothering me..why would BJA, smart guy, knows what he is doing, use his most iconic album as cover art for his shortest album and slap a unicorn on it. Sound off, what do you think are the reasons for this? Never has this been for any previous albums.... i can feel you.. its also bothering me.. for example, did Da Vinci puke on his mona lisa drawing and say "yes, this is also good" ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPY ZOMBIE UNICORN Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 18 minutes ago, GuitarPunk94 said: i can feel you.. its also bothering me.. for example, did Da Vinci puke on his mona lisa drawing and say "yes, this is also good" ?! Probably not, but one of the greatest Bansky’s artwork is the shredding of his greatest artwork The Picasso quote in the caption applies quite well to this record and its cover art, doesn’t it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redline punk Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 He lost the creative side when he stopped using drugs and drinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Strummer Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 47 minutes ago, jengd said: Agreed, and what a very Green Day way to mark AI's anniversary by not taking it too seriously. Because as we all know if you take these things too seriously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPY ZOMBIE UNICORN Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Flashing in the dark said: He lost the creative side when he stopped using drugs and drinking Yeah sure, especially since he has always been the one making cover arts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacejunkie punk Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Hermione said: I think they're making a statement with it that goes along with how they've been describing the new song/album in interviews and some of the feelings they've expressed on social media and at shows. Which is that there's all kinds of bad stuff and political turmoil going on (represented by the American Idiot artwork part) and everyone's sick of it and it makes you want to say fuck it and let's have some fun (vomiting brightly coloured unicorn). Recognising that there's shit happening but also recognising that enjoying the good things in spite of it is a legitimate part of responding to it. And it's also just cheeky and fun to be so irreverent with their most iconic and serious album art Yes, and it’s also a way for him to tell people they’ve moved on and not to expect another American Idiot album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 hour ago, GuitarPunk94 said: i can feel you.. its also bothering me.. for example, did Da Vinci puke on his mona lisa drawing and say "yes, this is also good" ?! Da Vinci doodled walking penises in his sketchbook so yes even he could appreciate humorous art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Dude Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 11 hours ago, J a c said: Probably not, but one of the greatest Bansky’s artwork is the shredding of his greatest artwork The Picasso quote in the caption applies quite well to this record and its cover art, doesn’t it? Banksy should do an album cover for Green Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPY ZOMBIE UNICORN Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 6 hours ago, That Dude said: Banksy should do an album cover for Green Day! Probably too busy with Massive Attack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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