New single - The American Dream Is Killing Me - Out Now!

[pacejunkie punk]

3 minutes ago, petros said:

I'm guessing the message of the video is that everyone is a zobie (everyone is crazy) and our "saviors" are the non infected people but even they are shitty, hence the guy shooting the non infected woman in the end.

I agree “saviors” is in quotes because it’s meant ironically. To me it can mean our leaders that divide us and then swoop in and claim to be the “saviors” that can fix everything that they themselves broke

[dirnt286]

The song is so great. A mix elements from classic Green Day to their rock opera work.

Sonically this might be the most unadorned and upfront sounding song (hopefully record) since the 2000’s.

I’m a huge fan of this direction. I’m all in. Looking forward for what is to come.

 

[Virtuous Xman]

1 hour ago, pacejunkie punk said:

I’m sure the songs are thematically tied but loosely in the way the songs on Love is for Losers all fit the same vibe but I don’t think it’s a concept as such

Yeah I think so they'll be tied thematically, just not a concept album like ai or 21 century. Then again maybe as we get closer to the album release they might suggest it is.  Who knows.  But at least for now I agree with you it will have thematic songs for sure.

[MillenniumFan]

The more I listen to it, the more I hear all the little production elements that made Cavallo produced GD records so magical and that have been absent for more than a decade. The drums and guitars sound huge, there's such nice transitions between verse lines, chorus and bridge; little basslines and drum fills, guitar fade-ins etc. that all add to the momentum and flow of the song. It sounds modern and clean, BUT at the same time, not overproduced. Yes, Green Day are great musicians, but this is why good production matters. It can bring the best out of artists' own work. 

God, even if the album turns out to be underwhelming from a songwriting point of view, there's still bound to be a few bangers in the 11 songs we haven't heard so far. I'm already licking my lips thinking about all those delicious guitar, bass and drum lines and clean vocals. Plus I think the 3 other songs that we have already heard in some capacity will all sound much much better once we're able to listen to them properly. 

That said, gimmee LMNB now haha, I wanna listen to it so bad. I've been listening to the original vinyl leak afterwards and LMNB fits so well as a follow up to TADISKM. I'm pumped!

[pacejunkie punk]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CyydchDx81N/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Kat was in the video she talks about it a bit

[MillenniumFan]

Still, Fantano's gonna hate it, I'm calling it now 

[Banjodewulf]

I freaking love the new album cover, its like Warning, Revolution Radio and the Longshot had a baby. Gives me old school green day vibes and I love it so much!!!!!!  

[Little Boy Named Booze]

We're only 1 month and an half away from Spotify Rewind and I'm pretty sure TADIKM is gonna be my most listen song anyway

[nopride84]

37 minutes ago, MillenniumFan said:

The more I listen to it, the more I hear all the little production elements that made Cavallo produced GD records so magical and that have been absent for more than a decade. The drums and guitars sound huge, there's such nice transitions between verse lines, chorus and bridge; little basslines and drum fills, guitar fade-ins etc. that all add to the momentum and flow of the song. It sounds modern and clean, BUT at the same time, not overproduced. Yes, Green Day are great musicians, but this is why good production matters. It can bring the best out of artists' own work. 

God, even if the album turns out to be underwhelming from a songwriting point of view, there's still bound to be a few bangers in the 11 songs we haven't heard so far. I'm already licking my lips thinking about all those delicious guitar, bass and drum lines and clean vocals. Plus I think the 3 other songs that we have already heard in some capacity will all sound much much better once we're able to listen to them properly. 

That said, gimmee LMNB now haha, I wanna listen to it so bad. I've been listening to the original vinyl leak afterwards and LMNB fits so well as a follow up to TADISKM. I'm pumped!

Did you forget he produced the trilogy? 

[Little Boy Named Booze]

The girl at the end of the clip. She was looking like an important girl? Maybe in another music video? She's probably the one banging her head like 1981.

[DookieLukie]

Seems the band intentionally wanted to get back to their sound. Honestly RevRad was good but I think they lost their identity for a decade there. Glad to hear this album will be risky and bold (allegedly) since they have seemed to play it safe recently.

[peachesandzebras]

1 hour ago, pacejunkie punk said:

Just heard the song on the radio! My timing was crazy perfect I jumped in the car at noon to grab lunch and turn on my local alternative station (105.9 the X) just in case. (They never played anything from FOAM). Just as I tuned in they announced the new single and played the song and are doing it again next hour! 

Yes! That’s my local station, too! I was so excited to hear it.

[DookieLukie]

I feel like the guys have energy and bite again. Just compare this to some of their recent tracks. Night and day. Hope the whole album keeps up the intensity. Hope they rock out on these tracks.

[kingrock]

I just see the clip (vidéo)  we can see « 1981 » on background sometimes !

 

Édit at 1:42 

Edited October 24, 2023 by kingrock

[HAPPY ZOMBIE UNICORN]

This song is so fucking good and catchy. Listened to it on repeat driving for half an hour, love it so so so much. And just watched the video, so fucking good. They boys are back at 100%, loving every  thing we’ve got from this era so far so much ❤️

 

[cjb200]

I just can't get past the "tiktok and taxes" line. Seems like just random words that don't relate to the rest of the song. 

[DookieLukie]

4 minutes ago, cjb200 said:

I just can't get past the "tiktok and taxes" line. Seems like just random words that don't relate to the rest of the song. 

I kind of see it as him commenting on how social media has become a part of daily life, like taxes. Social media has also become currency.

[Little Boy Named Booze]

People on the street, unemployed and obsolete, did you ever learn to read the ransom note

This. This is my favorite part by far. Even better in the Music Video with the view on Billie with the fire in slow motion.
Then the solo (I would like it more if it was a bit longer tho)

[Montclare]

1 hour ago, pacejunkie punk said:

Just heard the song on the radio! My timing was crazy perfect I jumped in the car at noon to grab lunch and turn on my local alternative station (105.9 the X) just in case. (They never played anything from FOAM). Just as I tuned in they announced the new single and played the song and are doing it again next hour! 

My local station has played it 5 times so far today, and has played nothing but Green Day for the past hour.

[greendepent]

I liked the video. The message is open to interpretation and I really like that.

The metaphor I feel is that the zombies are the working class people. The working class is struggling becoming zombies for the misinformation that mass media does, at the point everything and everyone is rioting. The normal are the elite who are trying to keep everything in the line. Their desperation is such they shoot even their own.

Other post for lyrics interpretation later

[DonaldTrump]

12 minutes ago, cjb200 said:

I just can't get past the "tiktok and taxes" line. Seems like just random words that don't relate to the rest of the song. 

Look, I gotta say, nobody, and I mean nobody, knows taxes like I do. I'm a true champion, a tremendous expert when it comes to dealing with taxes. I've got the best strategies, the smartest moves. People are always asking me for advice because they know I've mastered the tax game. I could teach you a thing or two, believe me! Dm me if you need a tipp!

[Maddie86]

1 minute ago, greendepent said:

I liked the video. The message is open to interpretation and I really like that.

The metaphor I feel is that the zombies are the working class people. The working class is struggling becoming zombies for the misinformation that mass media does, at the point everything and everyone is rioting. The normal are the elite who are trying to keep everything in the line. Their desperation is such they shoot even their own.

This is exactly the plotline from George Romero's Land of the Dead, very underrated movie!

[GDFan2019]

1 hour ago, pacejunkie punk said:

Just heard the song on the radio! My timing was crazy perfect I jumped in the car at noon to grab lunch and turn on my local alternative station (105.9 the X) just in case. (They never played anything from FOAM). Just as I tuned in they announced the new single and played the song and are doing it again next hour! 

My local NJ rock station, 105.5 WDHA is about to play it in a few minutes!!! ALT 92.3, which sadly only exists online now, played FOAM and Oh Yeah only once or twice when those singles came out

[pacejunkie punk]

11 minutes ago, greendepent said:

I liked the video. The message is open to interpretation and I really like that.

The metaphor I feel is that the zombies are the working class people. The working class is struggling becoming zombies for the misinformation that mass media does, at the point everything and everyone is rioting. The normal are the elite who are trying to keep everything in the line. Their desperation is such they shoot even their own.

Other post for lyrics interpretation later

The zombie metaphor also brings to my mind of people working 2-3 jobs, exhausted, underinsured and still can't afford to live. That's the belief in the American Dream literally killing you. People working themselves to death for a decent life.

[HAPPY ZOMBIE UNICORN]

I think this is an example of music video empowering a song, it gives it even more energy and punch, love it so much 🔥