American Idiot

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   I know that Green Day and American Idiot get a lot of bad rep on this site, 

but lets think about it, would we rather them to come out with another 

Dookie?

For me at least, I think it's good that a mainstream act with a lot of power 

(such as Green Day) is forwarding fans and introducing them to a concept 

album and songs that are longer than 3 minutes with different 

movements (something they probably didn't know existed.) This may get 

them into modern prog bands such as Coheed and maybe even the Mars 

Volta. That could lead them to begin listening to prog.

At the very least I think that it could open people's minds. It's much better 

that they're doing something that's remotely thought provocing. What do 

you all think?

Edited by FragileDT

Poll Question: What do you think of American Idiot?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Its good that a mainstream act is introducing a concept work	15	[62.50%]
Terrible. I’d rather they came out with another Dookie	1	[4.17%]
I don’t care	8	[33.33%]
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FragileDT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: June 20 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1485	Topic: American Idiot Posted: April 13 2006 at 13:18
	I know that Green Day and American Idiot get a lot of bad rep on this site, but lets think about it, would we rather them to come out with another Dookie? For me at least, I think it's good that a mainstream act with a lot of power (such as Green Day) is forwarding fans and introducing them to a concept album and songs that are longer than 3 minutes with different movements (something they probably didn't know existed.) This may get them into modern prog bands such as Coheed and maybe even the Mars Volta. That could lead them to begin listening to prog. At the very least I think that it could open people's minds. It's much better that they're doing something that's remotely thought provocing. What do you all think? Edited by FragileDT
	One likes to believe In the freedom of music But glittering prizes And endless Compromises Shatter the illusion Of integrity

TheProgtologist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: May 23 2005 Location: Baltimore,Md US Status: Offline Points: 27802	Posted: April 13 2006 at 13:22
	1st choice for me.


Mikerinos Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 11 2005 Location: Planet Gong Status: Offline Points: 8890	Posted: April 13 2006 at 13:40
	First choice. I don't really hate Green Day, just their music does absolutely nothing for me (old and new).


VanderGraafKommandöh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: July 04 2005 Location: Malaria Status: Offline Points: 89372	Posted: April 13 2006 at 14:08
	I hate Green Day! I have to endure them all the time round friends houses, on MTV and I'm getting sick of them! Rant over.


Snow Dog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 23 2005 Location: Caerdydd Status: Offline Points: 32995	Posted: April 13 2006 at 14:13
	I like green day and American Idiot is one of thier best.


Man Erg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: August 26 2004 Location: Isle of Lucy Status: Offline Points: 7456	Posted: April 13 2006 at 14:19
	/\ /\ /\ [QUOTE=Snow Dog] Perry Leopold - Genius!!! Edited by Man Erg
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Moatilliatta Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: December 01 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3083	Posted: April 13 2006 at 14:19
	First choice. Green Day, for who they are, really aren't that bad. Their music always had more feeling to it than the average mainstream rock group. I think it's very cool that they did a concept album.
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GPFR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 05 2005 Status: Offline Points: 760	Posted: April 13 2006 at 14:28
	I hate green day, but american idiot is a step up from there prior work.
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Rushman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 30 2006 Status: Offline Points: 190	Posted: April 13 2006 at 14:53
	I love GD, saw them last September on the AI tour at Giants Stadium, great show. I've been a fan of The Clash since '79, and GD have carried that punk torch better than anyone else since. AI is a brilliant album. No, it's not prog, and some of the prog-snobs here may not like it, but last I checked, you're allowed to like whatever you want.

GPFR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 05 2005 Status: Offline Points: 760	Posted: April 13 2006 at 15:54
	Why was this Moved to the Prog Polls Section???
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R o V e R Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 13 2005 Location: India Status: Offline Points: 2747	Posted: April 13 2006 at 16:10
	I don’t care

Bj-1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 04 2005 Location: No(r)Way Status: Online Points: 31351	Posted: April 13 2006 at 17:43
	I think it's OK, but far from great! Dookie, however, is excellent!
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The Miracle Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: May 29 2005 Location: hell Status: Offline Points: 28427	Posted: April 13 2006 at 17:45
	barf I hate the guts of that piece of sh*t and the band that made it Wait... this isn't the unsupported absolute statements thread Edited by The Miracle
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Zepology101 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 21 2006 Location: Antarctica Status: Offline Points: 340	Posted: April 13 2006 at 17:50
	I used to like them, but know i could less for them. 1st choice for me.


FragileDT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: June 20 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1485	Posted: April 14 2006 at 00:21
	Yeah I just think that people are a little harsh on the band. At least theyre pushing things forward for SOME people.
	One likes to believe In the freedom of music But glittering prizes And endless Compromises Shatter the illusion Of integrity

GoldenSpiral Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 27 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3839	Posted: April 14 2006 at 09:24
	Whatever, man. Dookie was a great record in 1994. or at least i thought so when i was in 4th grade....
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Mandrakeroot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Italian Prog Specialist Joined: March 01 2006 Location: San Foca, Friûl Status: Offline Points: 5851	Posted: April 14 2006 at 09:39
	I HATE POP PUNK in general... ... but VERY PUNK... ... bah... I LOVE ALONE PROG!!! For always, Mandrakeroot.