Alan86 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 1 minute ago, Otávio Vidal said: I really don't wanna talk about old records on this thread but the trilogy did have characters. The story behind the lyrics for Little Boy Named Train is one of my favorites! That's a song about a particular person. It's not a character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddie86 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I know the trilogy didn't have characters, but people were saying they wanted another AI/21st Century and I don't want it, they did it twice and it seemed forced already the 2nd time they did it, there isn't a need for a 3rd. I don't think characters add dimension, I think it takes away from the songs. Look at christian's inferno, the lyrics for the verses were pretty badass and then the song just goes into a cheesy as fuck "whoa ohhhh christian's inferno" for the chorus... that's dimension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthehallwaynow Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 If you don't listen closely it sounds like he says this shits inferno sorry for the off topic comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcasm Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 saying that the trilogy had shit lyrics is sort of not true though. Lazy Bones, DRB, Amy, X Kid, Troublemaker and Loss of Control all have excellent lyrics in my opinion, and I think the community will back me on that. The only problem I had with the trilogy was the concept of 3 albums instead of 1, especially considering they released Demolicious where the songs that didn't make the cut could see the light of day. 1 minute ago, Jake69 said: I didn't know names can be magical. How do you calculate how magical a name is? Is there some kind of formula to convert names into magic? Renesme is pretty magical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNICORN VOMIT Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 fuck this fucking thread fuck fuck fuck...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollocks Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, Sarcasm said: Troublemaker Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollocks Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, BillyjoelxkidXx said: fuck this fucking thread fuck fuck fuck...... Hey, were just talking about lyrics. Remember, you can hit the x at the end of your browser tab anytime you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNICORN VOMIT Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Go to unpopular opinions thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unextraordinarygirl Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, BillyjoelxkidXx said: fuck this fucking thread fuck fuck fuck...... Wow I need a cigarette after all that fucking! Are you feeling better now that you got that out of your system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendary Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 blablablablabla everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollocks Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Just now, BillyjoelxkidXx said: Go to unpopular opinions thread. I dont have one of those, I'm just a sheep following the herd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNICORN VOMIT Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Just now, unextraordinarygirl said: Wow I need a cigarette after all that fucking! Are you feeling better now that you got that out of your system? Nope I seem to post the same thing every 20 or so pages - I just keep adding another fuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unextraordinarygirl Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Just now, BillyjoelxkidXx said: Nope I seem to post the same thing every 20 or so pages - I just keep adding another fuck LOL pretty soon you'll have a full page of just fucks. Maybe after the new album comes out they will shut this mother fuckin thread down. Keep our fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangestat Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 The whole characters thing really isn't that new either. Songs like Brat, The Grouch, and Misery all told stories of people too, and I'm sure I'm missing others. I recall some interview about the subject of characters, that was Pre-AI, but I probably couldn't find it anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second favourite son Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Characters are just a different vessel for Billie to release his creativity. He can write about himself directly or indirectly, the same goes for people he knows. Or he can completely make up a character. But a song doesn't necessarily have to tell a story - it can just carry a message or a feeling instead. In my opinion though, green day's best songs tell stories, whether they're using whatsername and St Jimmy or one off characters like The Grouch or real people like JAR. Frankly though, I don't really mind whether the next album is based around totally made up characters, 'metaphor for Billie' characters, one offs, or has no story telling and no characters - I just want it to be made up of songs that Billie has written using the style that best allows him to put his thoughts and feelings onto paper and turn that piece of paper into a badass song. I want the style to be what best enables the band's creativity and storytelling and emotion to shine through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxXxXxXxX Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Maybe the thread should be closed until we get a new peice of evidence or an acutual announcement and just make a thread for that when it comes. either that or create a brand new argument and shitpost thread. I personally don't mind it but there's just so much tension in here. I actually find it somewhat amusing that this is what we resort to when there's nothing going on. I wonder what it will be like when we do get an announcement. I see where the mods are coming from though. I mean this thread has become more of a "discuss anything and everything you want that comes to mind" rather than relating to green day actually being in the studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z J Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 44 minutes ago, Sarcasm said: saying that the trilogy had shit lyrics is sort of not true though. Lazy Bones, DRB, Amy, X Kid, Troublemaker and Loss of Control all have excellent lyrics in my opinion, and I think the community will back me on that. The only problem I had with the trilogy was the concept of 3 albums instead of 1, especially considering they released Demolicious where the songs that didn't make the cut could see the light of day. Renesme is pretty magical I don't think many would agree with the last two at all. Troublemaker and Loss of Control are bad . Even then you've listed 6 tracks with "good" lyrics, that's 16% of the trilogy. Plenty of shit left beyond that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenXIdiot Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Watch, Billie Joe will bleach his hair blonde again tonight. Then this'll be a real shit show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNICORN VOMIT Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Someone posted the VMA's - what do you think the chances of them appearing are. The time frame is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenXIdiot Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Good chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, BillyjoelxkidXx said: Someone posted the VMA's - what do you think the chances of them appearing are. The time frame is right. Wouldnt the VMA's concentrate on the artists that are nominated? I guess they could be a presenter but I would think that the performers would be the nominated artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeNimrod97 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I can imagine them possibly playing both the VMAs and the EMAs and having a new single to play at both since it seems a common thing now to release a single with the announcement of the album (usually an instant download when you pre-order) and then release another one around 3 weeks before the album comes out. The annoying thing is the EMAs are about 2 weeks after I'm actually in Milan but I do have an internet connection, so who actually needs to be there when you can watch it online or wait for another GDCer to talk about it and get a short clip on their phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNICORN VOMIT Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Just now, JJ1964 said: Wouldnt the VMA's concentrate on the artists that are nominated? I guess they could be a presenter but I would think that the performers would be the nominated artists. I have no idea - that's why Im asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I really don't know how much more clear I need to be, this isn't the thread to talk about what you liked or disliked in the trilogy or any other album. Go to the unpopular opinions topic or find a topic for the other albums you want to discuss. This topic will be re-opened to continue talking about speculation about the upcoming album. If anyone continues to drag this conversation to other topics they will be suspended. Here's a topic just for the trilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity Loan Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 1 hour ago, JJ1964 said: Wouldnt the VMA's concentrate on the artists that are nominated? I guess they could be a presenter but I would think that the performers would be the nominated artists. In 2012, they weren't nominated for anything and they played "Let Yourself Go." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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