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'''''Cigarettes and Valentines''''' is an unreleased album by pop-punk band Green Day, recorded in 2003. Meant to be a follow-up to their 2000 album ''Warning'', the master recordings were stolen close to the conclusion of production.<ref>[http://www.houstonpress.com/music/lost-albums-6543506 An article on lost albums, including a segment on ''Cigarettes and Valentines''.] Retrieved 18 June '17</ref> Instead of re-recording the album, the band decided to move on and create something different, resulting in ''American Idiot''. The band eventually considered this "a blessing in disguise", saying that ''Cigarettes and Valentines'' wasn't "maximum Green Day".<ref>[http://www.yesbutnobutyes.com/archives/2007/01/top_10_albums_y.html An article on unreleased albums, including ''Cigarettes and Valentines''.] Retrieved 18 June '17</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090218205442/http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/01/05/wanna-hear-the-lost-vu-record/ An article mentioning this album.] Retrieved 18 June '17</ref> | |||
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Bassist Mike Dirnt admitted that backups had been made of the masters, but claimed that they "just [weren't] the same as the originals", and the band ended up doing nothing with them. There was speculation that the copies had been reworked into ''Money Money 2020'', an album released by The Network, but lead vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong denied any connection between the two projects. | |||
In a 2016 interview, the band elaborated on the status of the album, saying that it's "pretty much in the vault right now" and, apart from a handful of songs such as the titular "Cigarettes and Valentines", said it was unlikely that they would officially release the album, as the band tends to "look forward rather than reaching back".<ref>[http://www.nme.com/news/music/green-day-cigarettes-and-valentines-lost-album-interview-listen-1862365 Interview with the band where they mention the album.] Retrieved 18 June '17</ref> | |||
Out of the twenty songs recorded for the album, only five have been released in some form or played live by the band. "Cigarettes and Valentines" and "Olivia" were played live during the 21st Century Breakdown World Tour, although only "Cigarettes and Valentines" was released on their live album ''Awesome As Fuck''. "Too Much Too Soon" also saw an official release as a B-side for the ''American Idiot'' single. "Walk Away" and "Youngblood" were re-recorded and put on the 2012 album ''¡Tre!'' and the 2016 album ''Revolution Radio'' respectively. | |||
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEfUVzYOaFg|320x240|center|"Walk Away"|frame}}</div> | |||
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EYmSkM7a0E|320x240|center|"Youngblood"|frame}}</div> | |||
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Revision as of 01:49, 19 June 2017
A photo of the band.
Status: Partially Found
Cigarettes and Valentines is an unreleased album by pop-punk band Green Day, recorded in 2003. Meant to be a follow-up to their 2000 album Warning, the master recordings were stolen close to the conclusion of production.[1] Instead of re-recording the album, the band decided to move on and create something different, resulting in American Idiot. The band eventually considered this "a blessing in disguise", saying that Cigarettes and Valentines wasn't "maximum Green Day".[2][3]
Availability
Bassist Mike Dirnt admitted that backups had been made of the masters, but claimed that they "just [weren't] the same as the originals", and the band ended up doing nothing with them. There was speculation that the copies had been reworked into Money Money 2020, an album released by The Network, but lead vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong denied any connection between the two projects.
In a 2016 interview, the band elaborated on the status of the album, saying that it's "pretty much in the vault right now" and, apart from a handful of songs such as the titular "Cigarettes and Valentines", said it was unlikely that they would officially release the album, as the band tends to "look forward rather than reaching back".[4]
Out of the twenty songs recorded for the album, only five have been released in some form or played live by the band. "Cigarettes and Valentines" and "Olivia" were played live during the 21st Century Breakdown World Tour, although only "Cigarettes and Valentines" was released on their live album Awesome As Fuck. "Too Much Too Soon" also saw an official release as a B-side for the American Idiot single. "Walk Away" and "Youngblood" were re-recorded and put on the 2012 album ¡Tre! and the 2016 album Revolution Radio respectively.
Gallery
References
- ↑ An article on lost albums, including a segment on Cigarettes and Valentines. Retrieved 18 June '17
- ↑ An article on unreleased albums, including Cigarettes and Valentines. Retrieved 18 June '17
- ↑ An article mentioning this album. Retrieved 18 June '17
- ↑ Interview with the band where they mention the album. Retrieved 18 June '17