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Green Day Creating a "Soundtrack to Life"
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JULY 28, 2009
Associated Press

In an era where downloaded singles far outpace the sales of complete CDs, putting out a concept album seems a quaint, if not futile, way to present new music.
If any act can restore the luster of the complete album, it may be Green Day: Their “21st Century Breakdown,” released this spring, continues in the tradition of the band’s Grammy-winning “American Idiot” album, with key characters, political themes and compelling story that is told track by track, with elaborate artwork to further illustrate its themes.
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