December 30, 2004
2004 Album of the Year
Felt like I needed to do some kind of 2004 wrap-up so I figured how about music. Bought a lot of music this year over previous years all because I can get individual songs now at the iTunes Music Store. I find myself buying 1 or 2 songs that I like off of completely random albums that I would be embarrassed to buy in person at a store.
This year my favorite album is Green Day’s American Idiot. The last time Green Day hit the album of the year for me was probably in 1994 with Dookie. I have bought every Green Day album in between but arguably they were all very similar. Short punk rock songs with similar sounds. Nothing bad about them, just didn’t rise to the top. This new album has some much fresher sounds, a good mix of tracks, and a great 9 minute song — yes, a 9 minute song from Green Day. Anyway, that is my choice.
I have to agree. American Idiot is the best album that I've heard in a long time. I bought the whole album off of the iTMS. Kind of annoying how it combines a few songs into one track (Like "Holiday/Boulevard of Broken Dreams")
So how's that 9-minute song, Brandon? Is it Green Day's "The End", or simply too long? I like Green Day, though I haven't purchased any of their albums. I'm still infatuated with their "When I Come Around" days.
I didn't particularly like the Green Day album. Pearl Jam and Creed's Greatest Hits were on my top-10 list.
I can't stop listening to this CD! I got it for Xmas so I didn't have a decent opinion yet when you originally posted on it, but man, there's only like two songs on it that I don't LOVE. Green Day has come a long way since Dookie, and it's awesome. I've been in a music slump for a while cause a lot of the newer stuff sounds like crap to me, and a lot of my standby bands (such as U2 and Lenny Kravitz) seem to suck lately. I can now give my Led Zeppelin and Eagles CDs a break, whew! On another music note: not sure you're a fan, but did you know that Motley Crue is back together, Tommy Lee and all!? I'm going to see that show if it kills me - Rock on!
great post, i like green day very much
i love greenday sooooooo much their the greatest band ive ever known billie joe is soooooo hot oh yeah greenday have been a band for 17 years and thats why there the best band ever wo0t if u dnt agree with me u r CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!