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Track Listings
| 1. Song of the Century |
| 2. 21st Century Breakdown |
| 3. Know Your Enemy |
| 4. ˇViva La Gloria! |
| 5. Before the Lobotomy |
| 6. Christian's Inferno |
| 7. Last Night on Earth |
| 8. East Jesus Nowhere |
| 9. Peacemaker |
| 10. Last of the American Girls |
| 11. Murder City |
| 12. żViva La Gloria? [Little Girl] |
| 13. Restless Heart Syndrome |
| 14. Horseshoes and Handgrenades |
| 15. The Static Age |
| 16. 21 Guns |
| 17. American Eulogy: A. Mass Hysteria/B. Modern World |
| 18. See the Light |
Editorial Reviews
2009 release, the Punk trio's long-awaited eighth studio album,. The album is the best-selling trio's first studio album since 2004's two-time Grammy Award-winning Punk Rock opera American Idiot, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard chart, spawned five hit singles, and went on to sell more than 12 million copies worldwide. 21st Century Breakdown is divided into three acts: "Heroes and Cons," "Charlatans and Saints," and "Horseshoes and Handgrenades," and follows a young couple, Christian and Gloria, through the mess and promise of the century so far. Songs include "Know Your Enemy", "21 Guns", "East Jesus Nowhere", "Before the Lobotomy", and "Restless Heart Syndrome."
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83 of 99 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I had a hard time accepting this new album, as I loved American Idiot and didn't think it could be topped . . . further, I wasn't too excited about the whole "Christian and Gloria" narrative, etc. But I've found that, with repeated listens, the songs have really grown on me. And the narrative is so loose, and Christian and Gloria are referenced so infrequently, that there were times when I forgot I was listening to a "rock opera." This album is not as fun as American Idiot, it is more contemplative and introspective. And, with a few exceptions, it doesn't have the light-heartedness of earlier Green Day material. That's why you have to give it some time. The guys wanted to do something a little different (heck, they've been at this for 20 years). I personally feel like this album came from the heart, and that's why I listened to it two to three times to let it grow on me before making up my mind about it.
The following songs are my favorites:
1) Horseshoes and Handgrenades. I think this song has the most menacing "f$#k you" energy of any Green Day song ever. East Jesus Nowhere is also quite good, for similar reasons.
2) Last Night on Earth. I'm not usually one for ballads, but this one is very beautiful. It was written by Billie Joe for his wife . . .
3) 21st Century Breakdown. This hook grows on you, it has a sunny, grooving quality to it even though the lyrics are kinda pessimistic.
4) "Before the Lobotomy" also starts out as a serious ballad . . . again, not my favorite type of music usually. The track morphs into something else and then the ballad material returns, but set to a backbeat and distorted guitars. It sounds very powerful at the end.
5) Restless Heart Syndrome . . . another haunting ballad that improves with each listen.
6) 21 Guns. This has a great "everyone put your lighter in the air" vibe. I think this will sound excellent live.
There were other good moments on the album, too. I'm just getting too tired to type more :) And, at the risk of beating you over the head with a stick . . . give this album 2-3 listens and let the material sink in. You will be glad you did.
The following songs are my favorites:
1) Horseshoes and Handgrenades. I think this song has the most menacing "f$#k you" energy of any Green Day song ever. East Jesus Nowhere is also quite good, for similar reasons.
2) Last Night on Earth. I'm not usually one for ballads, but this one is very beautiful. It was written by Billie Joe for his wife . . .
3) 21st Century Breakdown. This hook grows on you, it has a sunny, grooving quality to it even though the lyrics are kinda pessimistic.
4) "Before the Lobotomy" also starts out as a serious ballad . . . again, not my favorite type of music usually. The track morphs into something else and then the ballad material returns, but set to a backbeat and distorted guitars. It sounds very powerful at the end.
5) Restless Heart Syndrome . . . another haunting ballad that improves with each listen.
6) 21 Guns. This has a great "everyone put your lighter in the air" vibe. I think this will sound excellent live.
There were other good moments on the album, too. I'm just getting too tired to type more :) And, at the risk of beating you over the head with a stick . . . give this album 2-3 listens and let the material sink in. You will be glad you did.
53 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've read several reviews saying it takes 2-3 listens to get into this album, but I was hooked the first time. American Idiot spent about 3 months straight in my truck's CD player on repeat and I imagine this one will as well. They have grown musically at about the same pace as I have. They do a great job mixing the fast songs with the ballads (often in the same song). I was 15 when Dookie came out and am now 30. In that period, I have gotten into some great older music - The Beatles (thanks Mom), The Who, Queen, to name few. I was skeptical when I heard Good Riddance on the Nimrod album but that song has since grown into one of my favorite Green Day songs. I still like it fast and heavy but have really grown to appreciate classic rock and you can really hear the influences of these bands in Green Day's last two albums. In fact, for those of you who buy this on itunes, I recommend adding their cover of Lennon's "Working Class Hero" when you burn it onto a CD. It fits right along with the rest of 21st Century Breakdown.
In summary, if you liked American Idiot you will definitely get into this one. A couple more albums like these last two would probably seal their induction into the Rock n Roll hall of fame. Rock on...
In summary, if you liked American Idiot you will definitely get into this one. A couple more albums like these last two would probably seal their induction into the Rock n Roll hall of fame. Rock on...
22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Green Day was the first band I ever saw live, so I think I'll always carry a positive bias with me for these guys because of that show. Up until American Idiot I loved every single album they put out. I didn't necessarily dislike American Idiot, it just had a totally different vibe than their previous albums. With 21st Century Breakdown, they really seemed to capture the best elements from American Idiot and go with a similar concept once again. What sets "Breakdown" apart, however, is how well they were able to make such a long, epic album again but manage to pay homage to a lot of their older sounds. Don't get me wrong, this is definitely another stadium-ready rock opera, but done so in a way that all of Green Day's classic pop-punk aggression and melodies shine through and carry you from start to finish. I really didn't expect to enjoy this album much at all, and after the first listen I was worried my suspicions might have been true, but with repeat listens this album has quickly won me over and will definitely be one of my top favorites of 2009.
Favorite Tracks:
¡Viva La Gloria!
East Jesus Nowhere
Peacemaker
Last Of The American Girls
Murder City
The Static Age
American Eulogy
Favorite Tracks:
¡Viva La Gloria!
East Jesus Nowhere
Peacemaker
Last Of The American Girls
Murder City
The Static Age
American Eulogy
Most Recent Customer Reviews
One of their best
I love this CD and i think it's maybe their third better album ever !
buy it and you won't be disappointed !
Green day Rules !
buy it and you won't be disappointed !
Green day Rules !
Published 1 month ago by Valerio
Good album
This is a good strong album. Had American Idiot not been SO amazing, I would say this is their best album. However, nothing can compare to American Idiot. Read more
Published 4 months ago by officeshopper38
Rebel
I love this album it is really inspiring! The song know your enemy use to be my favorite but now it's Viva La Gloria! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Norm Barnette
Lovely
This album is wonderful by itself, but the vinyl is much more...So pretty! and here in Brazil is complicated buy this things, beyond the terrible price. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Naiara Thomaz da Silva
Really like this album.
I'm a huge Green Day fan. I've got everything from 1,039 smoothed out slappy hours (and before) through Awesome as F*** and I honestly love it all. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jimmy Dean
green day has grown up!
this album really shows that this band has grown up through the instruments and lyrics. i don't know why people say that they miss the "old" green day! they haven't changed! Read more
Published 11 months ago by FrequentShopper
Another Right Step For Green Day
Green Day's 8th album 21st Century Breakdown is great in my opion. This may not be there best album (Dookie and American Idiot are there best two to most people) but it sure is... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Vince
Freedom To Obey
This album is the document of our times. The way Green Day rev's up emotion from slow beauty to cathartic rage is thrilling. Read more
Published 13 months ago by XraySpex
The message is still the same, but the expression has evolved.
Good ol' Green Day, thumbing their nose at authority, constantly question the status quo, giving a big middle finger Corporate America... Read more
Published 14 months ago by MML
How can you not love Green Day?
Green Day has been my favorite band since I was 7 and have been listening to them since I was about 4 or 5. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Green Day <3
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