ifmemoryserves Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I agree! But there are so many great songs how is one supposed to choose! :/that's why you don't choose and just say they're all amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 I adore Whatsername and it's the perfect closer to the album, and some of the lyrics are utterly haunting. But the way the album closes with Bille rhyming time with time really grates on me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaïs. Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 My bottom four are probably, in no particular order, the title track, Extraordinary Girl, Give Me Novacaine, St. Jimmy. But please keep in mind that's not really a comment on their quality and it's like executing my children to choose such a thing anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwise Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just wanted to say that I think Kerplunk is better than Dookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I adore Whatsername and it's the perfect closer to the album, and some of the lyrics are utterly haunting. But the way the album closes with Bille rhyming time with time really grates on me. What exactly is haunting about the lyrics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 My bottom four are probably, in no particular order, the title track, Extraordinary Girl, Give Me Novacaine, St. Jimmy. But please keep in mind that's not really a comment on their quality and it's like executing my children to choose such a thing anyway.You mean it's fun and awesome? Erm. What exactly is haunting about the lyrics? Well they're very poignant and relatable, particularly the first verse, and the music just fits them perfectly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Well they're very poignant and relatable, particularly the first verse, and the music just fits them perfectly. I don't really find anything too creative about the lyrics other than the "burned all the photographs" and "did she ever marry old whatshisface" parts. The ending is really powerful and emotional, but I think the subject matter of the song makes that epic breakdown come off a bit angsty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 I don't really find anything too creative about the lyrics other than the "burned all the photographs" and "did she ever marry old whatshisface" parts. The ending is really powerful and emotional, but I think the subject matter of the song makes that epic breakdown come off a bit angsty. I don't think it needs to be creative though. It's just direct and honest. Maybe you have to really relate to it to appreciate it fully, because I do see what you mean. But then again it was 2004, rock music had to be angsty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I don't really find anything too creative about the lyrics other than the "burned all the photographs" and "did she ever marry old whatshisface" parts. The ending is really powerful and emotional, but I think the subject matter of the song makes that epic breakdown come off a bit angsty. AI is the definitive teen angst album. Of course the last song is going to be angsty as fuck. Pun kinda intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Of course the last song is going to be ****** ** fuck. Fixed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifmemoryserves Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I adore Whatsername and it's the perfect closer to the album, and some of the lyrics are utterly haunting. But the way the album closes with Bille rhyming time with time really grates on me.i didn't even realize that until like two years ago and ever since then it has slightly bothered me, but it's so otherwise awesome that i don't really care. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaïs. Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I adore Whatsername and it's the perfect closer to the album, and some of the lyrics are utterly haunting. But the way the album closes with Bille rhyming time with time really grates on me. The rhyming throughout the song is a bit odd, so that's never stood out to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 The rhyming throughout the song is a bit odd, so that's never stood out to me. I see what you mean, there are a lot of half rhymes and the scheme is pretty loose, but that one's just always really annoyed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteTim Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 AI the song Extraordinary Girl Are We The Waiting are bottom three for me not that they are bad songs just my least favorites if we go by order of the three AI would be last the other two could be in any order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 AI is the definitive teen angst album. Of course the last song is going to be angsty as fuck. Pun kinda intended. I don't find American Idiot that angsty tbh. Some times a line will sound kind of whiny but otherwise I think it's pretty mature in how it approaches things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I don't find American Idiot that angsty tbh. Some times a line will sound kind of whiny but otherwise I think it's pretty mature in how it approaches things. It's literally written from the viewpoint of a teenage white suburban rebel, the most angsty people in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disappearing Boy Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I never even noticed the rhyming thing on Whatsername before. I doubt it'll bother me though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteTim Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I just noticed some of JOS is lifted from Black Sabbath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastard of 1969 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I think that that "Whatsername" has one of the best endings Green Day's ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGLWW Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I just noticed some of JOS is lifted from Black Sabbath Really? Never noticed it. Not that i really listen to black sabbath but i'm sort of familar with some of their songs. I've noticed very little things that billie puts in it from david bowie and The Who but what exactly is lifted and from what song? And it probably isn't too bad if ozzy osbourne really likes the album, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 I just noticed some of JOS is lifted from Black Sabbath Really? Which bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Yeah, Extraordinary Girl, has good chorus, but nothing else. Rest of the song is boring. Extraordinary girl has the best vocals from Mike. Just focus on those for once, your life will never be the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteTim Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Really? Which bit? The I don't care section is lifted from Children Of The Graveshttp://youtu.be/9rihpED_obk Really? Never noticed it. Not that i really listen to black sabbath but i'm sort of familar with some of their songs. I've noticed very little things that billie puts in it from david bowie and The Who but what exactly is lifted and from what song? And it probably isn't too bad if ozzy osbourne really likes the album, right? Oh not saying it's bad just something I noticed when I was with a friend last night and he was playing some Sabbath songs in the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGLWW Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) The I don't care section is lifted from Children Of The Graves Oh not saying it's bad just something I noticed when I was with a friend last night and he was playing some Sabbath songs in the car I think more obviously stylistically the transitions are almost exactly the same as the transitions in the who's a quick one. Plus the title is sorta taken from a david bowie song, buddha of suburbia and the opening riff is similar to the main riff in that song as well. But it's still a brand new song with smart influences which is true for a lot of really good rock and roll. Edited September 4, 2014 by Not Anyone. Please don't quote videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteTim Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I think more obviously stylistically the transitions are almost exactly the same as the transitions in the who's a quick one. Plus the title is sorta taken from a david bowie song, buddha of suburbia and the opening riff is similar to the main riff in that song as well. Other than The Man Who Sold The World album and few songs I don't know much of Bowie's work I'll have to check that song out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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