Green Day’s’ Revolution Radio ‘was released on October 7, the next album from the flop being the release of the tri-album’ Uno! Behind! Very!’ 2012, but this album succeeded in what its predecessor did not; Put Green Day back in the spotlight?

The opening track ‘Somewhere Now’ sounds like it belongs on ‘American Idiot’ rather than its follow-up 5 albums later, but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Especially considering that the latest album reached number 5 on the 2005 World Album Chart and won many awards in the process. In fact, the song is very strong, albeit risky to open their ‘comeback’ album with a slow start, the shift to the homey feel of guitars, drums, bass and harmonies that all Green Day fans around the world They are used to it is a one of a kind feeling. But it’s more than an opening song from another Green Day album, it’s a statement and it screams “We’re back, and the revolution is on.”

‘Somewhere Now’ is abruptly followed by a scorching single, and indeed the first single from the album; ‘Bang Bang’. The opening line shows a segment of foreclosure news. If that doesn’t catch your eye right away, the punk riff that rips through your eardrums is sure to do, and any veteran Green Day fan will shine from ear to ear when nostalgia for ’39 / Smoothed Out ‘,’ Kerplunk ‘and’ Dookie ‘ kicks in with every punk guitar strum and the drum beat vibrates from your speakers. I say speakers, as headphones won’t do this song justice. It’s a message, it’s a Green Day song, of course there is a message, did I hear you ask? Stop the gun culture in America. Holy c * ap. Using this album to try and remove whatever relevancy they have left before they just suddenly have to quit doesn’t seem like such a plausible excuse for its release anymore. They are defending and using the excuse that it is an attempt to regain relevance as a mirage to cover their revolution.

The title track ranks third on the song chart and ultimately falls under the influence of the semi-hit album ’21st Century Breakdown’. With a vocal line that sounds euphoric, the song is a masterclass in teaching skeptics that Billie Joe Armstrong can still sing. The guitar still cuts through all sound barriers, really forming an opinion that this is the best rock band in the world at its finest. The next track ‘Say Goodbye’ almost enthusiastically displays a ‘The Black Keys’ caliber influence with its bluesy feel and multiple breaks, with a strong vocal line from BJ Armstrong again, this will definitely become one of fan favorites as the album ages.

‘Outlaws’, the next track on the album, is another tease of perhaps an acoustic song throughout its intro, though once again another masterpiece such as ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’ is rejected. Although that does not mean that once again this album has produced a high quality song. It’s slower than previous tracks, and again falls into a more rock opera genre than the punk sentiment that ‘Bang Bang’ menacingly hinted at. Then, out of nowhere, ‘Bouncing Off the Walls’ appears. He attacks like a golden snake, catching you almost asleep after the dreamy sounds of the ‘outlaws’ before him. Punk is back in doubt, you can hear every power chord played and BJ’s voice crackles like it did in the best ‘Dookie’ songs. What a time to be a Green Day fan, what a song and what a great list of options on the part of the guys to place this tune right after the slow melodic vibes above.

‘Still Breathing’ again teases an acoustic song at first, although again there is a slight disappointment in what follows the directed vocal intro. The bridge and chorus of this song represent what Green Day has always been; amazing musicians and talented people in general. Seriously, you don’t have to be a Green Day fan to enjoy this track. It seems like some mystical demons from pop music have been summoned to give this track a really good aura and so I think this song may be one of the best on the album. It feels catchy and has a foot-recording vibe that will make even the biggest music snob hum.

‘Youngblood’ is a classic Green Day song, a seemingly depressing song for its open line “She’s a loner” featured with upbeat drums and guitar creating a Green Day sound that we are all very used to as well. It’s a love song at heart, take ‘Give Me Novocaine’ from ‘American Idiot’ and mix it with the upbeat instrumental from ‘Dookie’s’ basket case’ and you’re halfway there with the chilling sound of this song. The problem with ‘Too Dumb to Die’ is that there is little news about it, it sounds like a strange mix of all the previous songs, and it is not very good. It’s still good, not horrible ear bleeding, but it’s not exactly ‘butterflies in the stomach’ great, unlike some of the previous songs on this album. Which unfortunately makes this the only problem.

The next track, ‘Troubled Times’, is another slower paced track, with Tres Cools’ drums providing the clear lead throughout. The chorus picks up the beat and a glorious guitar riff grabs any listener’s mind and shouts “We’re back.” ‘Forever Now’ is a true pop-punk anthem, with the typical chords and strumming patterns mixed with layered vocals, breaks and catchy lyrics, a length with a couple of improvisations, this song is a great sample of all the talents of the members including Mike Dirnts have typically fantastic bass playing skills.

Finally! We have an acoustic performance by Billie Joe Armstrong, and my gosh, it’s spectacular. His voice sounds clearer and better than ever, and he snatches the title of the band’s best acoustic song straight from the hands of the aforementioned ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life0’ without giving a little thought to its predecessor. It will definitely be a treat for him. audiences on stages all over the world. It has a guitar line that is impossible not to swing back and forth. This song is Green Day at its best, which I know is hard to say when BJ is the only member of the band. band involved, but still, every time I hear it it’s like the first time. That’s very difficult to capture in a song, but it’s everything that should have been expected from this album, and all the intros that hinted at it throughout. The way through the albums track list created a hype that the song actually delivered.

It’s almost unimaginable that it’s fall 2016, and Billie Joe Armstrong, Tres Cool, Mike Dirnt, and Jason White have made headlines once again after the release of one of their best albums. Don’t imagine it, believe it. Mixing their many different albums and displaying their musical range throughout each track is an incredible feat, and even though ‘Too Dumb to Die’ sounds a bit the same, the album as a whole is incredibly strong, and it is not only a triumph. return of aging rockers, but it’s also a statement about the current state of the US and doesn’t even mention the current elections.

The revolution is really on and Green Day has faced the Revolt.