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Billie Joe Armstrong – No Fun Mondays (new)
Billie Joe Armstrong – No Fun Mondays (new)
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Billie Joe Armstrong – No Fun Mondays
"No Fun Mondays" is a compilation album of cover songs by Green Day frontman
Billie Joe Armstrong, released on November 27, 2020.
Key information:
- Origin: The project began as a series of cover songs released by Armstrong on the Green Day YouTube channel during the COVID-19 pandemic, typically on Mondays.
- Purpose: With touring paused, Armstrong started the series to engage with fans and find joy in music while in isolation. Armstrong wanted to be "alone together" with his listeners during quarantine, reflecting on life's most important things like family, friends, and music.
- Content: The album compiles 14 of these cover songs.
- Producer: Billie Joe Armstrong produced the album.
- Genre: The covers on "No Fun Mondays" explore various styles. The album is described as a "pop-rocking good time" with a punk edge, and elements of pop punk and pop rock.
- Notable Covers: The album features covers of well-known songs such as "I Think We're Alone Now" (originally by Tommy James and the Shondells), "Manic Monday" (The Bangles), "That Thing You Do!" (The Wonders), "Kids in America" (Kim Wilde), and "Police on My Back" (The Equals).
- Formats: "No Fun Mondays" is available on CD and vinyl, with a limited-edition baby blue colored vinyl pressing available. Some versions also have a glow-in-the-dark sleeve.
- Reception: The album received generally favorable reviews. Critics praised Armstrong's energy, musicianship, and the album's fun and nostalgic feel.
The "No Fun Mondays" album is a musical snapshot of Armstrong's creative endeavors during a challenging time, showcasing his love for various genres and his ability to reimagine classic songs.
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