A (new) 1 bomb

Green Day had already impressed the world with his 'American Idiot'. This group, which we did not predict such a long life there of that decade, managed to get a true concept album, packing both critics and public, to settle 6 million albums sold . 'American Idiot' could have been the highlight of Billie Armstrong and his boys. '21st Century Breakdown' seems to prove otherwise by mounting the bar even a bit higher. Yet declined themed concept album in three parts, Green Day proves its vitality through hyper punchy headlines, a little shorter and thematic turning his back to the George Bush era. Getting to interfere in the way political awareness and energy rock is probably the best guarantee of maturity to the "old" rock band. The balance of securities and conciseness is extreme. This time, for sure, it will be hard to beat next move ...