Signup to publish, interact and network! Already a Member? Login: Forgot Password? >> MAGAZINE >> VIDEO >> COMMUNITY >> CONTESTS SEARCH TOP STORIES JNROSS1231'S COLUMN View All Entertainment >> It Music Green Day's 21st Century Breakdown Out in Stores May 15th By: jnross1231 (1) | 05/12/2009 04:19 AM Rated 0 by 0 voters | Comments (0) | Email | Advertisement LATEST IT THINGS Green Day's 21st Century Break... Green Day does it again. 21st Century Breakdown is their newest rock-opera starring “victims of the system” (“Restless Heart Syndrome”), Christian and Gloria. The album was given four and a half stars by Rolling Stone staff writer, Rob Sheffield, where he states that, “they revitalize the whole idea of big-deal rock stars with something to say about the real world.” Green Day offers to sing us a tale of two lovers running away from the wreckage caused by the Bush administration. They describe our modern world to need “a song of the century/that’s louder than bombs and eternity/ the era of static and contraband/ that’s leading us to the promised land.” As a follow-up to American Idiot (2004), this album is divided into three parts; “Heroes and Cons”, “Charlatans and Saints”, and “Horseshoes and Handgrenades”. As the album’s protagonists, Christian is self-destructive and Gloria is a political rebel fighting for what she believes in with “her little book of conspiracies” (“Last of the American Girls”). The album’s songs range from power ballads (“Last Night on Earth”, “Restless Heart Syndrome”, and “21 Guns”) reminiscent of Journey to anger-filled punk anthems (“Peacemaker”, “Horseshoes and Handgrenades”, “American Eulogy: Mass Hysteria”). Many of the songs discuss the manipulation of religion, primarily Christianity and its hypocrisy (“East Jesus Nowhere”), the media, and the government going on today in post-Bush America. Lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, has stated Bruce Springsteen, the Clash, and Queen as influences on this album. All of these songs are connected excellently through their lyrics, portraying Christian and Gloria’s tale consistently throughout the album. The guitar chords and drum beats are beautifully in sync with each other, much like American Idiot. Green Day’s first single, Know Your Enemy, gives listeners an anthem to rock out to and inspire against staying silent for what you believe in until the album is released May 15th. Advertisement View All Tags: Green Day, new album, 21st Century Breakdown, Rock | DISCLAIMER: This posting was submitted by a user of the site not from our editorial staff. All users have acknowledged and agreed that their submission and its contents is in compliance with our terms of use. Sign Up now to submit your content for the feature on MyItThings.com. OTHER POSTS BY JNROSS1231 View All >> MEMBERS WHO VOTED FOR THIS STORY (0) COMMENTS (0) To comment please Login OR Sign Up Spendervention Spending Too Much on Designer Labels? Find A Better Way To Shop. youtube.com/Spendervention Fashion Brands: People: Armani Balenciaga BCBG Christian Dior Dolce and Gabbana Gucci Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs Prada Valentino Versace Angelina Jolie Beyonce Knowles Eva Mendes Fergie Gisele Bundchen Gwen Stefani Heidi Klum Jennifer Lopez Justin Timberlake Kanye West Kate Moss Homepage Lauren Conrad Lindsay Lohan Madonna Michelle Obama Naomi Campbell Natalie Portman Nicole Richie Oprah Winfrey Rihanna Sarah Jessica Parker Tyra Banks Victoria Beckham Guides: Events: Best Dressed Black Friday 2009 Sales Budget Shopping Celebrity Fashion Fall 2009 - Winter 2010 Fashion Trends Handbags Jeans Red Carpet Spring Summer 2010 Fashion Trends Vintage Fashion Worst Dressed Cannes Festival 2009 Fashion CFDA Awards Emmy Awards 2009 Fashion Golden Globes Awards 2009 Grammy Awards 2009 Red Carpet Fashion MTV Movie Awards 2009 Fashion Oscar Awards 2009 Red Carpet Fashion Resort Collections 2009 SAG Awards 2009 Teen Choice Awards 2009 The Met Costume Institute Gala 2009 | Fashion | Beauty | Shopping | People | Media | Lifestyle | Green | Jnross1231 RSS | All RSS Feeds | Jnross1231 Widgets Company | Editorial Guide | Press | FAQ | Terms | Privacy | Contact Us | Advertise | Login | Join Now! About Us: ©2008 MyItThings.com All Rights Reserved. MyItThings.com is a Trademark of 2 Brains Media, LLC