The fact that the word “awesome” has become as over-used as “bling” I won’t get into right now…The crown princes of commercial rebellion have plied their trade for over twenty years, and about seven years into it made a big splash with their major label debut in ’94. Underground experts can give you lengthy rundowns on who Green Day has borrowed from, but their influence has proven to be undeniable with an army of imitations flowing from every suburb around the globe in return. The 17 songs were recorded live on tour across various venues from England, Scotland, Ireland, Austria and Germany, to Canada, across the USA, and Australia, featuring favourites from the Dookie, Nimrod, Warning, American Idiot, and 21st Century Breakdown albums (and their first 2 indie efforts), like American Idiot, Know Your Enemy, Holiday, When I Come Around, and Wake Me Up When September Ends. There’s no denying the energy they exude on stage (with enough jumping to give Wynand Myburgh a run for his money). To bulk up the 3-piece sound in the live arena an extra three musicians are pulled in with extra guitar, backing vocals, piano, even saxophone. A DVD addition shot in Japan adds the visual impact and features as many tracks, with a few set-list alterations to the CD (like a cover of The Who’s My Generation).
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Rating : 4/5 – Rocking
Reviewed By : Paul Blom
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