This is one of those bands that, no matter how old I get and how many new and different music I discover, I always like to go back and listen. Seriously, songs like Welcome to Paradise (released 24 years ago), Longview and Brainstew are just some that never get old. Even better as time passes by. Then theres this beauty called Nimrod. What a fantastic album. All songs are great in there if you ask me. Warning, another diamond. I personally appreciate the change in play style with more acoustic riffs. Even American Idiot has some great songs.
Then everything changes. 21st Century Breakdown. What is this? Uno Dos and Tré? I guess they are ok but what happened to the simple but rather powerful punch they used to have? Im thinking of songs like The Grouch, When I Come Around and even Waiting. Not there anymore.
I guess theyre just getting older although this shouldnt be a problem. What about Radiohead, Pearl Jam and Slipknot? Corey Taylor has some awesome solo performances, even covering Pulling Teeth and She. Yes, those songs where amazing and even Corey, a guy that has nothing to do with happy punk knows it.
So, what are your thoughts guys? What happened? Am I just older or they really dropped quality?