SaintJimmyvdBlom Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Does anyone has any clue if there is going to be a single CD of Bang Bang? What decides if there is going to be one? Or do I have to bury all my hopes and dreams and should I be waiting for the album to hit the stores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin for a Day Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 7 minutes ago, SaintJimmyvdBlom said: Does anyone has any clue if there is going to be a single CD of Bang Bang? What decides if there is going to be one? Or do I have to bury all my hopes and dreams and should I be waiting for the album to hit the stores? It is available to download on itunes, but I don't know about a CD single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtrix Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I remember when Oh Love was released as the first single and the reactions to that song were quite negative from both the Dutch radio station (3FM) and listeners. I just checked the Facebook post of 3FM and read through the replies. The post says "Green Day is back baby!" and all the replies are super positive and very enthousiastic. I think the last time I saw this kind of reaction was when American Idiot premiered as the first single. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocaColaX Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Its grown on me since yesterday. I listened (at work) to the Virgin premier just after 3pm, l thought it was great that the DJ played it again, straight after the first play, I kind of liked the 'tune' but couldn't really hear what they were actually saying. Anyway, after downloading from itunes last night, and playing countless times, it really grows on you. As I mentioned previously, to me, it sounds a bit like DBR pt 2, with a bit of Let Yourself Go, & the obvious St Jimmy bit mixed in. I really love the "Egyptian caravan music/sound" bit about 2/3 of the way through (sorry, could not think how else to describe it) - which sounds so much better with the headphones on. I only hope I don't sicken myself of it, with constant playing 'till the album comes out. Also, I think the way they made the track available to buy the same day, not having to wait, was a really good idea. I was not expecting to be able to get it 'till the next morning at least (I always thought itunes updated at midnight) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HAPPY ZOMBIE UNICORN Posted August 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2016 Ok, a personal comment on the lyrics, sorry if it's too long but I have these thoughts I need to share them. I understand why you'll skip this, don't worry . So, I honestly believe this is one of the best Billie's work so far, and I'll try to explain why. I think the best Green Day's tracks, from a lyrics point of view, are those that are capable to create a connection with world and the time where they're born, and I believe every Green Day album has at least some of these songs. From the 90's records, immersed in that decade, apparently idyllic, light hearted but still drowned by contradictions and rage, passing by Warning and that pre-9/11 intake of conscience. And arriving to the 00's albums, with the mass hysteria, the fear, the homologation, with people understanding that the dream sold during the previous twenty years was mostly an unfulfilled and unfulfillable promise. In my opinion even the Trilogy somehow follows this path, and not thanks to the only political track, but indeed for the desire of escape from reality, the desire of something that is gone and will never come back, and that eventually brings you down, which I think surrounds the three records. Now, this is just one song, I know, but I think that until now, in this decade, we missed a track capable to create this kind of real connection with the contemporarity surrounding us. Listening to the song over and over again, reading that lyrics, at some certain point I got chills. Because I understand again what Billie is talking about, through that fictional mind, and is something scary, beautiful and deep at the same time. Something that for a US guy and of course even for Billie is directly connected with the sad mass shooting tradition that affects your country. For a 24 years old boy from Europe is inevitably related to the season of terror that is surrounding us since years. Listening to that song it's for me impossible to don't think about the Bataclan, Nice, Charlie Ebdo and sadly so on and so on. I study strategy and security issues and believe me, during the umpteenth reproduction of Bang Bang I stopped the song and I thought "Fuck, he's describing the sick mind of those assholes, from their point of view, better than most of these genii on TV". Until now I've not been able to think and rationalize this events, the time that is surrounding me, through music, dancing, singing, moshing. Thanks to this song now I can do that, and it's beautiful. And it's again that almost unique Billie's ability, that he owns since 39/Smooth: to write songs charged with social meanings and still be able to let them interiorize by crowds with very different backgrounds. Yes, I fucking love this song. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter. Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 The drum performance is excellent overall but what everyone's calling a solo is really more of an extended fill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sixtrix Posted August 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2016 6 minutes ago, J a c said: Ok, a personal comment on the lyrics, sorry if it's too long but I have these thoughts I need to share them. I understand why you'll skip this, don't worry . So, I honestly believe this is one of the best Billie's work so far, and I'll try to explain why... Yeah man, I fully agree with your whole story. I was just listening to the song again and going through the lyrics and out of nowhere suddenly I get this sudden shiver and teary eyes. It's just freaking me out but giving me a sense of being able to find some kind of peace in it as well. I will never understand why people would ever do such a horrific thing, but it sure is crazy that the media turn those events in a wicked entertainment for the viewers. Those two things make the lyrics very strong for me. 8 minutes ago, Harry Potter. said: The drum performance is excellent overall but what everyone's calling a solo is really more of an extended fill. It's like gunshots being fired 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeJennsitized Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 3 minutes ago, Sixtrix said: It's like gunshots being fired I didn't think of that until you said that, and now I think that's totally what they were going for. Sort of akin to Holiday's siren-like guitar solo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_•Whatsername•_ Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 31 minutes ago, J a c said: Ok, a personal comment on the lyrics, sorry if it's too long but I have these thoughts I need to share them. I understand why you'll skip this, don't worry . So, I honestly believe this is one of the best Billie's work so far, and I'll try to explain why. I think the best Green Day's tracks, from a lyrics point of view, are those that are capable to create a connection with world and the time where they're born, and I believe every Green Day album has at least some of these songs. From the 90's records, immersed in that decade, apparently idyllic, light hearted but still drowned by contradictions and rage, passing by Warning and that pre-9/11 intake of conscience. And arriving to the 00's albums, with the mass hysteria, the fear, the homologation, with people understanding that the dream sold during the previous twenty years was mostly an unfulfilled and unfulfillable promise. In my opinion even the Trilogy somehow follows this path, and not thanks to the only political track, but indeed for the desire of escape from reality, the desire of something that is gone and will never come back, and that eventually brings you down, which I think surrounds the three records. Now, this is just one song, I know, but I think that until now, in this decade, we missed a track capable to create this kind of real connection with the contemporarity surrounding us. Listening to the song over and over again, reading that lyrics, at some certain point I got chills. Because I understand again what Billie is talking about, through that fictional mind, and is something scary, beautiful and deep at the same time. Something that for a US guy and of course even for Billie is directly connected with the sad mass shooting tradition that affects your country. For a 24 years old boy from Europe is inevitably related to the season of terror that is surrounding us since years. Listening to that song it's for me impossible to don't think about the Bataclan, Nice, Charlie Ebdo and sadly so on and so on. I study strategy and security issues and believe me, during the umpteenth reproduction of Bang Bang I stopped the song and I thought "Fuck, he's describing the sick mind of those assholes, from their point of view, better than most of these genii on TV". Until now I've not been able to think and rationalize this events, the time that is surrounding me, through music, dancing, singing, moshing. Thanks to this song now I can do that, and it's beautiful. And it's again that almost unique Billie's ability, that he owns since 39/Smooth: to write songs charged with social meanings and still be able to let them interiorize by crowds with very different backgrounds. Yes, I fucking love this song. I read everything you wrote and i didn't get bored at all. That's exactly what i think and you described it amazingly. I'm from Europe too (Italy) and I thought about terrorism too while listening to the song. I felt it described so well what happens in those crazy people's mind. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giusey Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) So guys, is bang bang getting much exposure in the media and do you guys reckon it can become hit single Edited August 12, 2016 by Giusey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Seagull Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 1 minute ago, Giusey said: So guys, is bang bang getting much exposure in the media and stuff They haven't played it once here. For comparison they played Oh Love as soon as it was released. I don't think many people even know that a new album is coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grene cniht Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Billie's definitely uttering the "deserve to be annihilated" part! But what about "WORLD WAR ZERO!"? Is everyone sure it's Billie? Anyway, the lyrics are amazing. I find something different I like about them every time I listen. And I haven't decided which my favourite ones are yet, they keep changing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second favourite son Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, Giusey said: So guys, is bang bang getting much exposure in the media and do you guys reckon it can become hit single As @tdlyon said I don't think we'll be able to tell for a little while, at least til after the weekend. Some radio stations are playing it a lot, others not at all, it's really variable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FavoriteSonX Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I feel like i won't hear Bang Bang on the radio here at all. At least on the more common ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfield Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Sixtrix said: Same here! I just received the e-mail with the download link. Not quite instant, but the song makes up for it! Wonder if that was deliberate so it's eligible for next Friday's UK chart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second favourite son Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, Master Roshi said: Billie's definitely uttering the "deserve to be annihilated" part! But what about "WORLD WAR ZERO!"? Is everyone sure it's Billie? Did we have a verdict on who's saying 'Bang Bang'? I think it sounds like Mike, but that might just be because I'm imagining it being played live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperXCsabre495 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 1 minute ago, lowfield said: Wonder if that was deliberate so it's eligible for next Friday's UK chart? I know this is off topic but you joined in '05 and this only your 2nd post? That's crazy! lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grene cniht Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, Second favourite son said: Did we have a verdict on who's saying 'Bang Bang'? I think it sounds like Mike, but that might just be because I'm imagining it being played live. I'm pretty sure it's Billie. The only doubt I have is on "World War Zero", but it's still 90% Billie in my opinion. But all those parts are definitely gonna be sung by Mike and the Jasons live and that's gonna kick ass! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfield Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 5 minutes ago, SuperXCsabre495 said: I know this is off topic but you joined in '05 and this only your 2nd post? That's crazy! lol In hindsight I could have made the most of that and posted some 'one week' shenanigans. But think of it this way, a third of my posts have been directed at you 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Baby Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 16 minutes ago, Giusey said: So guys, is bang bang getting much exposure in the media and do you guys reckon it can become hit single I heard it on my local rock station during their prime-time (the 5 o'clock hour). Got a cute little intro recorded by the guys, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giusey Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 So what you guys are saying is that we have absolutely no clue if this single will have decent airplay til next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gdsaurus_lex Posted August 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2016 My local alternative station has been playing it every hour which is pretty fucking awesome. Also, my husband missed the premier on the radio station yesterday because he was in a meeting at work. Instead of asking me where to find the song (or just opening Facebook...) he tried to find it on youtube and listened to a fake leak that ended up being someone taking a shit 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbie Head Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 14 minutes ago, Second favourite son said: Did we have a verdict on who's saying 'Bang Bang'? I think it sounds like Mike, but that might just be because I'm imagining it being played live. It definitely sounds like Mike to me but it could be Billie they sound pretty similar sometimes. 5 minutes ago, Brooklyn Baby said: I heard it on my local rock station during their prime-time (the 5 o'clock hour). Got a cute little intro recorded by the guys, too. aw I wanna hear that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aydge89 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 First listen - not bad, more heavy which I like, not quite as good as I was hoping. Second listen - pretty good, interesting lyrics and the point of the song is different to anything else on the radio. Third listen - ok now I really, really like it. Best lead single from GD since AI, possibly even better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeJennsitized Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I was wondering re: the emailing of the song to the radio stations. Did the stations have to contact Warner or did Warner choose which stations or did they just send the song to everyone in their contact list? my knowledge of radio is limited. I listen to BBC Radio 1 during my drive to and from the train station...so a total of 20 minutes a day. Haven't heard them play it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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