ThrowBLKs: Green Day's "American Idiot"

An episode of the The BlkPrint podcast, hosted by RNC RADIO, titled "ThrowBLKs: Green Day's "American Idiot"" was published on July 18, 2023 and runs 87 minutes.

July 18, 2023 ·87m · The BlkPrint

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Summary

Almost twenty years later, this classic illustrates the sign of the times like none other.This month's ThrowBLKs features our first alternative retrospective: Green Day's 2004 resurgence, American Idiot. As the country was involved in a fairly unpopular war, artists rose to use their platform throughout all genres to share their opinions. Unlike Eminem and the Dixie Chicks, Green Day chose one of the most theatric ways possible to get their message across. Hear J5, Josh Peas and MC look back at the landscape of a Post-9/11 America, the introduction to rock music in black homes and a full-length rundown of the entire album.Tune in every month on Patreon as ThrowBLKs covers more of our favorite albums from different eras in music -- all genres are on the table! As a patron, you'll be able to enjoy these bonuses early before they're released on all streaming platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode Description

Almost twenty years later, this classic illustrates the sign of the times like none other.

This month's ThrowBLKs features our first alternative retrospective: Green Day's 2004 resurgence, American Idiot. As the country was involved in a fairly unpopular war, artists rose to use their platform throughout all genres to share their opinions. Unlike Eminem and the Dixie Chicks, Green Day chose one of the most theatric ways possible to get their message across. Hear J5, Josh Peas and MC look back at the landscape of a Post-9/11 America, the introduction to rock music in black homes and a full-length rundown of the entire album.

Tune in every month on Patreon as ThrowBLKs covers more of our favorite albums from different eras in music -- all genres are on the table! As a patron, you'll be able to enjoy these bonuses early before they're released on all streaming platforms.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★