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

[frankoz]

I keep mixing tadikm and broken world in my head.

Broken World has the better lyrics for my taste.

[Austrian_Insomniac]

39 minutes ago, DeJennsitized said:

Why would you need it, the song is out now?

still not out in north korea

[That Dude]

I didn't realize the solo is from Basketcase, but after knowing...the song pulls from multiple songs.  Basketcase, Idiot, Know Your Enemy with the HEY!     Some might say they took their biggest hits and combined them to try and become popular again.   I don't think that, but I have seen that sentiment a time or two.   

[jengd]

I assume this is good news

 

[Christian's Inferno!]

Music video is up to 421k after almost a day. Honestly don't know if that's good or not

[MillenniumFan]

1 minute ago, Christian's Inferno! said:

Music video is up to 421k after almost a day. Honestly don't know if that's good or not

I'm keeping my expectations low, so I don't think it'll blow up or anything. 

BUT, I do expect it to pick up somewhat from here. As people on here have pointed out, there has not been much medial focus on Green Day releasing anything new, partially due to post-FOAM fan apathy, partially due to the overlapping demographic being more focused on Blink 182's newest release.  

HOWEVER, I think this is a really good and catchy song and a really good music video too. So, I expect it's going to gain more traction and build some buzz and excitement as it slowly gains more views. 

[Khaleesi.]

6 hours ago, jengd said:

Anyone else amazed how such a small change to the shape of Billie Joe’s forehead makes him look so very different?  

Eyebrows make a huge difference on a person lol 

[CherryBombs&Gasoline]

1 hour ago, MillenniumFan said:

I'm keeping my expectations low, so I don't think it'll blow up or anything. 

BUT, I do expect it to pick up somewhat from here. As people on here have pointed out, there has not been much medial focus on Green Day releasing anything new, partially due to post-FOAM fan apathy, partially due to the overlapping demographic being more focused on Blink 182's newest release.  

HOWEVER, I think this is a really good and catchy song and a really good music video too. So, I expect it's going to gain more traction and build some buzz and excitement as it slowly gains more views. 

True. Obviously, their new album won’t be as successful as AI or Dookie, but that’s mainly because rock music just isn’t as popular as used to be. It’s not part of the mainstream anymore. However, from my subjective perspective, it seems as if this song is getting more positive attention than Father of all did. It’s also more radio friendly than Bang Bang, which might also help. This won’t become the next American Idiot, but I do believe that the band can gain a little bit momentum and change the narrative around them. Ultimately, commercial success doesn’t really matter anyway. I feel like most of the fans really love the song, which is way more important than chart positions.

The video is currently on #8 in the American YouTube trends (#43 here in Germany). Doesn’t sound too bad to me.

[MillenniumFan]

I have the same subjective view. I sent the video to two friends who like some of Green Day's music (mostly american idiot or 21CB) but pay no attention to them most of the time. They both really liked it. 

We'll see I guess. If nothing else, I just feel really happy about being a fan right now. 

[JardyOfSuburbia]

1 hour ago, Khaleesi. said:

Eyebrows make a huge difference on a person lol 

Billie after they completed his makeup 

[jengd]

1 hour ago, Khaleesi. said:

Eyebrows make a huge difference on a person lol 

I hadn't really noticed how much of his eyebrows had gone, they are still there a bit, it's the prominent forehead that gets me.  Makes him look weird/

 

25 minutes ago, CherryBombs&Gasoline said:

The video is currently on #8 in the American YouTube trends (#43 here in Germany). Doesn’t sound too bad to me.

Currently #20 in Uk Youtube.

 

[BrendanL]

17 hours ago, dudley dawson said:

 

Did the band play live at any point, or were they just miming along to the song for each take?

[Mato]

Can anyone please scan TADIKM vinyl cover?

[AlienVisitor]

Wtf is a Suzie chapstick and who named the song Fancy sauce???? I need answers.. most likely tre is behind naming the 2nd one

[Christian's Inferno!]

Am I the only one who doesn't actually want a Tré song? At least not one in the vein of All By Myself or Dominated Love Slave

[Flashback]

A bit disappointed that Austria's biggest radio station only played the song once so far, at about 11:30 pm yesterday 😅

[Gwen Stacy]

Shower thought: TADIKM is like if someone took Fashion Victim, 21st Century Breakdown, and Back in the USA and put them all in a blender and I kinda love it

[That Dude]

4 hours ago, Christian's Inferno! said:

Music video is up to 421k after almost a day. Honestly don't know if that's good or not

I wonder who gets the money from the YouTube videos.  The label or Green Day?   400,000 views is maybe $7200.   

18 minutes ago, Gwen Stacy said:

Shower thought: TADIKM is like if someone took Fashion Victim, 21st Century Breakdown, and Back in the USA and put them all in a blender and I kinda love it

They definitely did a combination of eras intentionally.   We'll see if every era gets in the mix or no.

[Maddie86]

39 minutes ago, AlienVisitor said:

Wtf is a Suzie chapstick and who named the song Fancy sauce???? I need answers.. most likely tre is behind naming the 2nd one

In their Twitter post from yesterday where they list off what the album is about they mention influencers, Suzie Chapstick sounds like it could be referring to someone who sees themself as an influencer 

[That Dude]

50 minutes ago, AlienVisitor said:

Wtf is a Suzie chapstick and who named the song Fancy sauce???? I need answers.. most likely tre is behind naming the 2nd one

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzy_Chaffee

 

[pacejunkie punk]

9 minutes ago, That Dude said:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzy_Chaffee

 

OMG I remember those ads! Never heard her name though. That’s funny

[The Grohl]

1 hour ago, Christian's Inferno! said:

Am I the only one who doesn't actually want a Tré song? At least not one in the vein of All By Myself or Dominated Love Slave

I'm also team no jokey Tre songs. I don't mind if it's a secret bonus track but otherwise I'm good.

[Macys]

1 hour ago, Gwen Stacy said:

Shower thought: TADIKM is like if someone took Fashion Victim, 21st Century Breakdown, and Back in the USA and put them all in a blender and I kinda love it

and basket case

[Christian's Inferno!]

3 minutes ago, The Grohl said:

I'm also team no jokey Tre songs. I don't mind if it's a secret bonus track but otherwise I'm good.

Are secret tracks even a thing anymore? Maybe if it's only released on physical copies of the album but secret songs don't work on streaming platforms. When you play Dookie, it just looks like ABM is the album closer, not a secret song. I always end with F.O.D cause I just don't find these jokey Tré songs to be funny anymore but people listening to that album for the first time who's not familiar with secret tracks will just be confused

[dirnt286]

3 hours ago, MillenniumFan said:

I have the same subjective view. I sent the video to two friends who like some of Green Day's music (mostly american idiot or 21CB) but pay no attention to them most of the time. They both really liked it. 

We'll see I guess. If nothing else, I just feel really happy about being a fan right now. 

My brother who doesn’t listen to punk or like much Greenday surprised me and said he loves this new song and talk me specific reasons why. Great to hear!