| "21st Century Breakdown" | ||||
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| Single by Green Day | ||||
| from the album 21st Century Breakdown | ||||
| Released | December 21, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008–2009 at Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, California; Studio 880, Oakland, California; Jel Studios, Newport Beach, California; Costa Mesa Studios, Costa Mesa, California | |||
| Genre | Punk rock, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 5:09 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Writer(s) | Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day | |||
| Producer | Butch Vig and Green Day | |||
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"21st Century Breakdown" is a song written and recorded by the American punk rock band Green Day from their album of the same name. Billie Joe Armstrong composed the song which is mainly based on his personal life and musical influences. The song was released as the fourth single from their album on December 21, 2009.
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[edit] Background and composition
Much of the song was written about the personal life of its songwriter, Billie Joe Armstrong. According to David Fricke of Rolling Stone, its opening lyrics "Born into Nixon, I was raised in hell" refer to Armstrong's birth year of 1972, while "We are the class of '13" references his eldest son Joseph's high school graduation year of 2013.[1] Later in the song, lyrics begin to reference the song's musical influences. "Last one born / but first one to run" is an allusion to Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run.[2]
The songs guitar usage is similar to that of The Edge.[3]
[edit] Release and reception
So far, "21st Century Breakdown" has only been released as the opening to the "Heroes and Cons" act of the album of the same name. On September 10, 2009, Green Day's official site announced that the song would be the band's next single.[4] However, on September 25, Green Day instead said that "East Jesus Nowhere" would be released as the next single and offered a release date of October 19.[5] On October 21, the band again asserted that "21st Century Breakdown" would be released as a single and gave a release date of December 21.[6]
Reception to the song has been mainly positive. Spin thought that "21st Century Breakdown" was "Green Day's most epic song yet".[3] AbsolutePunk exclaimed that it "bursts forth with resilient aplomb."[2] Not all reviews were glowing at the mention of the song. Adam Downer of Sputnikmusic called the track "heavily indebted to The Who [and] Queen."[7]
[edit] Music video
The music video for "21st Century Breakdown" was directed by Marc Webb In September 2009.[4] It premiered on-air and online October 19, 2009 on MTV and a number of its subsidiary websites.[8]
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