Green Day's ¡Tré! is the final album of the trilogy, although they also came out with a DVD (which I have not had the pleasure to watch yet, so no review yet, either).
Like the other two albums (both of which I already reviewed last month), this one shows the depth of their musical range, and it could surprise some people.
Here is a breakdown of the album, song by song, and my impressions on each. Hope you enjoy!
1. Brutal Love - This one sounds a bit like "Bring It On Home To Me", by the Animals. It is a good, solid track to open up the album.
2. Missing You - A fast-paced, upbeat sound to this song, which would not sound out of place on some of their earlier, harder core albums. Good song.
3. 8th Avenue Serenade - This one sounds a bit different, as well. It is modern rock, with perhaps the trace of a harder edge to it, yet there is something that is a bit reminiscent of old rock to it. A good, solid piece, all in all.
4. Drama Queen - This one has a kind of Beatlesque feel to it, almost.
5. X-Kid- I really like the lyrics for this song. A reflective piece, and a strong song that adds depth to the album.
6. Sex, Drugs, & Violence - In the old days, I would have expected a thrashing, aggressive sound to a song from this band with a title like this one. The lyrics certainly would fit in with a more punk sounding song. It's actually not that hardcore, however, but it is a decent song when all is said and done, and a good addition to the album as a whole.
7. A Little Boy Named Train - Not the fastest song that Green Day has done, but a decent addition nonetheless.
8. Amanda - The tempo is picked up with this song, with lyrics that reflect on not quite being mature enough to appreciate a love interest at a younger age, and now looking back a bit after seeing this woman, Amanda, as a more grown, and changed, woman. Good song, overall.
9. Walk Away - A slow song to start with, it picks up the tempo as it goes along, to become more rocking.
10. Dirty Rotten Bastards - This one is a bit of a challenge to review. The song is very catchy, sounding almost like a familiar chant of sorts, and then switches to another tune that immediately sounds familiar tune. This song by itself changes directions numerous times, and is one of the more readily identifiable, as well as enjoyable, songs on the album.
11. 99 Revolutions - A solid song in which the group flexes it's political muscles, as it were. An enjoyable song, all in all.
12. The Forgotten - A softer song with very thoughtful, reflective lyrics. A bit reminiscent of other songs, like "Wake Me Up When September Ends", "Boulevard of Broken Dreams", and "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life). A very good song, slow yet remaining intense in it's own way, that seems to have a powerful impact on Green Day fans, judging by the printed reactions and comments that I saw to it online. A very strong song to close out not just this album, but the three albums overall.
Green Day have released three albums, as well as a DVD, in a year when the economy is a major concern, and people just don't seem so keen on buying these days. That was a pretty gutsy move, as was the musical direction that these albums have taken, which prove that Green Day have certainly made a departure from being considered strictly a punk band. Give any of these albums a listen, not just this one, and that becomes clear enough before long.
All in all, a solid three albums by one of the most surprisingly enduring bands of our generation.
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