mrduckygoosy Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 17 hours ago, Jake69 said: Yeah, troubled times just feels so uninspired. No emotion. Not my favourite but I still like it. It reminds me of "Restless Heart Syndrome" though ( "I've got a really bad disease") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowhere Man Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 47 minutes ago, mrduckygoosy said: Not my favourite but I still like it. It reminds me of "Restless Heart Syndrome" though ( "I've got a really bad disease") Restless Heart Syndrome is way more powerful as a song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrduckygoosy Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 21 minutes ago, Nowhere Man said: Restless Heart Syndrome is way more powerful as a song. I totally agree, I just noticed a little similarity in the vocal melody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkangel Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 "I am the atom bomb. I am the chosen one" "I was a high school atom bomb, going off on the weekends" Nice touch Billie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 8 hours ago, Scattered Wreck said: If you notice, Billie has always said two things where the election is concerned, 1. Vote 2. Don't Vote Trump. He has NEVER said vote for Hillary. In the US we are not limited to just those two candidates. There are third party candidates and we can write in whomever we want. Now, the two main candidates are the only ones that legitimately stand a chance of winning, but that does not mean we have to vote for either one of them. So, Billie is in no way shape or form endorsing Clinton. I need to disagree with you. She is just more polished. In the Zane Lowe interview Billie said this: Quote There's only one choice for me and that's Hillary Clinton, when it comes to the presidency. What people, especially a lot of liberals, need to understand is that there's never been a candidate that's come this far that's had this much of a liberal and progressive agenda. And just because she's just got sort of this baggage that comes along with her, and it's not even really baggage. Compared to Donald Trump, I mean she is basically a school teacher. And he also said "i am proud to say i am most definitely with her" on Instagram recently. It may be meant more as a stop Trump getting in thing but he is praising and endorsing voting for Clinton (aka doing the only thing that will actually stop Trump) as well as just saying to vote. I don't mind that he's not more specific on the album though, nothing wrong with a more general reaction to/commentary on the current climate. Even American Idiot isn't as specific as naming names or getting into specific political issues. The message still seems pretty strong to me, especially on a song like Say Goodbye. 7 hours ago, Nowhere Man said: Restless Heart Syndrome is way more powerful as a song. It is, but it's a way more personal subject so it's bound to be. I think Troubled Times sounds incredibly emotional and inspired for a social/political commentary song! Feels like he's really touched by it and really means it, the chorus is very simple of course but those verses are wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 11 minutes ago, Hermione said: In the Zane Lowe interview Billie said this: And he also said "i am proud to say i am most definitely with her" on Instagram recently. It may be meant more as a stop Trump getting in thing but he is praising and endorsing voting for Clinton (aka doing the only thing that will actually stop Trump) as well as just saying to vote. I don't mind that he's not more specific on the album though, nothing wrong with a more general reaction to/commentary on the current climate. Even American Idiot isn't as specific as naming names or getting into specific political issues. The message still seems pretty strong to me, especially on a song like Say Goodbye. It is, but it's a way more personal subject so it's bound to be. I think Troubled Times sounds incredibly emotional and inspired for a social/political commentary song! Feels like he's really touched by it and really means it, the chorus is very simple of course but those verses are wonderful. I haven't seen that, or maybe I ignored it. Totally disappointed in him. And I agree with you on Troubled Times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 21 hours ago, WhiteTim said: Spent the last week or so listening to this on repeat I've seen people talk about the weird transition between Bouncing and Still Breathing and I have a theory about it and the album I think the band wants people to listen to this album on vinyl hence why the vinyl was cheaper than the cd (if you purchased from the GD store the vinyl was 20 while the cd was 24) they even brought the vinyl to the tonight show on the vinyl bouncing off the wall is the last song on side a ending in a fast and chaotic way where still breathing opens softly on side b and then explodes just my theory They usually bring the vinyls to the talk shows. The artwork is bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunt Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 1 minute ago, Scattered Wreck said: I haven't seen that, or maybe I ignored it. Totally disappointed in him. I'm honestly not shocked by it. I often find myself disappointed with his political decisions haha. I don't let it get to me though, he's still a bad ass. I actually thought that he might decide to go for Gary Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Just now, Cunt said: I'm honestly not shocked by it. I often find myself disappointed with his political decisions haha. I don't let it get to me though, he's still a bad ass. I actually thought that he might decide to go for Gary Johnson. I actually have to agree with you. I do find myself disappointed in his political decisions as well. Oh well, no one is perfect, as long as he still writes great songs and performs them well, I shouldn't complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteTim Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 19 minutes ago, DookieLukie said: They usually bring the vinyls to the talk shows. The artwork is bigger. Not always a lot of time it's the 12x12 flats you can tell cause sometimes when Jimmy puts it down you can see the back is just a black piece of cardboard and the few times bands give audiences copies is on cd the 8 times I've been to a Leno taping and the 12 times I've been to a Letterman taping it was never vinyls always was the flat and be my theory could be wrong it just Bouncing ends Side A perfectly and Still Breathing opens Side B perfectly so I just feel it was meant for a vinyl listening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 24 minutes ago, Scattered Wreck said: I haven't seen that, or maybe I ignored it. Totally disappointed in him. And I agree with you on Troubled Times. Ok, taking back what I said. Words "Clinton" and "progressive" don't belong to the same sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunt Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 24 minutes ago, Scattered Wreck said: I actually have to agree with you. I do find myself disappointed in his political decisions as well. Oh well, no one is perfect, as long as he still writes great songs and performs them well, I shouldn't complain. Exactly. I think that if anyone hated anyone because of political views it would be foolish. I would have to hate several artists that I love like Rush, Pearl Jam, McCartney, Green Day, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I'm glad to see he's being realistic about the fact that there's only one person you can vote for to prevent Trump getting in and isn't planning on wasting his vote when so much is at stake for so many people with the danger of someone like him getting into power. Hardly radical for a liberal musician to support voting for the more liberal candidate, especially when the alternative is someone he despises and disagrees with on every level. 1 hour ago, Jane Lannister said: Ok, taking back what I said. Words "Clinton" and "progressive" don't belong to the same sentence. Aside from maybe Obama (and even he is very much conservative by European standards) what other presidential candidates who've got down to the last two have been more progressive though? By that stage there's very rarely anyone who could be described as progressive in the running so seems a fair comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 1 minute ago, Hermione said: I'm glad to see he's being realistic about the fact that there's only one person you can vote for to prevent Trump getting in and isn't planning on wasting his vote when so much is at stake for so many people with the danger of someone like him getting into power. Hardly radical for a liberal musician to support voting for the more liberal candidate. That is a fair statement as long as you believe that the other candidate is not as bad. Just because she is more polished, knows how to behave in public and carries herself better does not mean she is better. It is a very tough decision when you believe that neither candidate is acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 3 minutes ago, Scattered Wreck said: That is a fair statement as long as you believe that the other candidate is not as bad. Just because she is more polished, knows how to behave in public and carries herself better does not mean she is better. It is a very tough decision when you believe that neither candidate is acceptable. Well yeah if you believe that then it is. But obviously he doesn't believe that . Since he has reached a conclusion on it I'm impressed that he says so instead of just a keeping it to a wishy washy "remember to vote". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 2 minutes ago, Hermione said: Well yeah if you believe that then it is. But obviously he doesn't believe that . Since he has reached a conclusion on it I'm impressed that he says so instead of just a keeping it to a wishy washy "remember to vote". Well, I'm taking comfort in that he doesn't say it very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerjeezus Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 1 minute ago, Hermione said: I'm glad to see he's being realistic about the fact that there's only one person you can vote for to prevent Trump getting in and isn't planning on wasting his vote when so much is at stake for so many people with the danger of someone like him getting into power. Hardly radical for a liberal musician to support voting for the more liberal candidate. Aside from maybe Obama (and even he is very much conservative by European standards) what other presidential candidates who've got down to the last two have been more progressive though? By that stage there's very rarely anyone who could be described as progressive in the running so seems a fair comment. That's true. If we're comparing Romney, Obama, Clinton and Trump then I guess his comment is valid. I have a lot of doubt about Clinton but at least she's not such a populist as Trump. 5 minutes ago, Scattered Wreck said: That is a fair statement as long as you believe that the other candidate is not as bad. Just because she is more polished, knows how to behave in public and carries herself better does not mean she is better. It is a very tough decision when you believe that neither candidate is acceptable. If both candidates are inacceptable, I'd pick the one with more decent behavior. It might seem silly but I think it's a sign that they will make less damage. The president of my country is someone I'd never vote for. He's actually a lot like Trump. And I do think he'd be much more sufferable if he knew how to behave in public. I mean, the guy is banned from the public service radio stations because the last time he was interviewed there, he kept repeating the c-word. Apparently, he just thought it was a good idea. I'd really prefer someone who has at least some basic decency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdlyon Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Honestly find it hard to believe any huge Green Day fan would ever vote for Trump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteTim Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 6 minutes ago, tdlyon said: Honestly find it hard to believe any huge Green Day fan would ever vote for Trump why? because a group doesn't like someone they should hate that person as well? not that I'm defending Trump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdlyon Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 1 minute ago, WhiteTim said: why? because a group doesn't like someone they should hate that person as well? not that I'm defending Trump I mean he represents everything that the band is against Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteTim Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 1 minute ago, tdlyon said: I mean he represents everything that the band is against but thats the band if i hated everything my favorite bands hated I wouldn't be able to like Guns N Roses or like mainstream movies etc people have to make their own minds up on what they like or don't like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tresexy101 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I find a lot of non progressive conservatives that don't believe in evolution or global warming and dinosaurs are, well, voting for the least qualified candidate. A lot of those voters come from the bible belt. Many of them believe that the earth is only 2,000 years old. NOFX sings of all the Bush administrations failures...and, well, their songs are great. A band CAN influence you're vote because, well, you listen to their songs and are maybe too busy to read a book or watch the news... scratch that, the news is rigged. I'll just say rednecks vote for their President and the larger population will vote for their President. I must say, though, their should be a legit 3rd AND 4th party. Picking one of two isn't right... and I'm pissed I only have two nostrils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteTim Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 9 minutes ago, tresexy101 said: I find a lot of non progressive conservatives that don't believe in evolution or global warming and dinosaurs are, well, voting for the least qualified candidate. A lot of those voters come from the bible belt. Many of them believe that the earth is only 2,000 years old. NOFX sings of all the Bush administrations failures...and, well, their songs are great. A band CAN influence you're vote because, well, you listen to their songs and are maybe too busy to read a book or watch the news... scratch that, the news is rigged. I'll just say rednecks vote for their President and the larger population will vote for their President. I must say, though, their should be a legit 3rd AND 4th party. Picking one of two isn't right... and I'm pissed I only have two nostrils. true not saying bands don't influence people's choices but they shouldn't do that they should find out each and every candidate and make their own choices and not one because a celebrity says to like or not like is what I'm saying but that's just me wishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madafaka Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I think the new album should've been called "Somewhere Now" instead of "Revolution Radio" - just makes sense, and would've put a different emphasis on the whole record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 8 minutes ago, madafaka said: I think the new album should've been called "Somewhere Now" instead of "Revolution Radio" - just makes sense, and would've put a different emphasis on the whole record. "Somewhere Now" has no punch and doesn't stand out as an album title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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