Initial Thoughts: Green Day- 21st Century Breakdown Cover Art

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What do we think of this? My first reaction was “eh.” I feel like aspects of this are cool (The Green Day logo, the album title itself), but overall, I think the “two people kissing” thing going on in the middle comes of a little bit lame and amateurish for a band as great as Green Day. What do you guys think? Props to Stereogum for the picture.

Aside from the cover, though, I already love what I am hearing about this album- a “power-pop” focus, a 3 “act” split…should be another catchy, hook-filled epic. I’m a big American Idiot fan. What are your thoughts on this new album, or on Green Day in general?

The album is out in May and available for pre-order on Green Day’s website.

You know, the more I look at this cover, the more I kind of like it…

by Adam Offitzer on February 12, 2009 ‡ 1 reaction

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Justin February 12, 2009 at 7:15 pm

I’m excited for the new album, but I have to admit I miss the old Green Day, ie. “Insomniac” and before. I liked American Idiot and yes, the hooks are still there, but I prefer Billie Joe writing songs about love rather than politics, and I’m over the rock-bands-writing-operas thing.

John February 12, 2009 at 7:24 pm

I’m very, very excited for this! I think the album art is amazing, personally. The logo is fantastic.

Anonymous February 12, 2009 at 7:27 pm

Reminds me of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, don’t you think?

Sean February 12, 2009 at 9:57 pm

I lost respect for Green Day after American Idiot. If this is something different, great. Otherwise, no comment.

Alliee August 12, 2010 at 9:52 pm: well you suck.
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Kourtney February 13, 2009 at 7:57 am

Is it supposed to be Banksy’s work, or a resemblance?

Thijs February 13, 2009 at 8:55 am

Looking forward to this album a lot. Green Day has never dropped the ball in a big way in my opinion. I hope this one will deliver the catchy punk pop goods once again.

The art isn’t that great, but it ain’t bad.

ryan97ou February 13, 2009 at 10:03 am

yeah, reminds me of banksy meets mylo:
http://www.quarterlifeparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/mix_cover.jpg

Joe February 13, 2009 at 6:39 pm

Reminds me of Blur’s Think Tank :
http://www.di-arezzo.co.uk/multimedia/images/imp/couv/imp9858a.jpg

Erin May 27, 2009 at 2:16 pm

I think the Green Day art is very My Chemical Romance-y. It looks alot like the cover art for “Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge.” I like the idea though; I just wish they had made it more original or weird in some way.

GreenDaySuperMegaUltraFan September 20, 2009 at 3:14 pm

do u have the back of this cover?

GreenDaySuperMegaUltraFan September 20, 2009 at 4:14 pm

do u have the back of this cover?

Bonnie October 25, 2009 at 3:40 am

I've been a fan for a very long time now, and when 21st Century Breakdown hit the shelves I bought it straight away. But the first time I saw the cover I really, really didn't like it. I had to listen to the album thoroughly before I could learn to appreciate it. I love it now, although I think the image on the back cover would have been better as a front cover It's awesome.

katushka March 6, 2010 at 3:53 am