Green Day have unveiled a new song called “The American Dream Is Killing Me.” It serves as the first single off the band’s upcoming album, Saviors, which is set for release on January 19th, 2024.
As you might expect, the band’s new single gives Billie Joe Armstrong the opportunity to air out his political frustrations — to the tune of a pop punk melody, of course. “Send out an SOS/ It’s getting serious/ Bulldoze your family home/ Now it’s a condo,” he sings, over a back-and-forth riff. Despite its pop structure, it’s a pretty brutal singalong: “Kiss me, I’m dead inside,” Armstrong quips. “Who needs suicide?”
Saviors follows the band’s 2020 LP Father of All Motherfuckers. The new album was recorded in London and Los Angeles with Rob Cavallo, who previously produced albums including Dookie and American Idiot.
Last month, Green Day revisited Dookie with a (premature) 30th anniversary reissue featuring demos, outtakes, and live recordings.
Looking ahead, Green Day will hit the road on a stadium tour alongside The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas. In the meantime, stream “The American Dream Is Killing Me” and check out our ranking of the band’s discography, as well as their Top 20 Songs.
Editor’s Note: Learn how to get tickets to Green Day’s 2024 tour here.
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