Realistically, how much do you think the guys will go all out for the 20th anniversary of 21st Century Breakdown?
Obviously it wasn’t as big of a cultural phenomenon like Dookie and American Idiot. However, it did feel like it was the band’s last monoculture blockbuster album (albeit Saviors was as close as they’re going to get to that level again). 21 Guns was also their last massive hit that was known by the GP, not just fans. As well as their final Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. 21st Century Breakdown was also their last Grammy winning studio album. Not to mention the tour is considered their best by many fans (myself included).
Do you think the band will honor the era in the same way they did for Dookie and Idiot? Is there demand and dare I say it, nostalgia? Or are we talking just an Instagram anniversary post, followed by a box set announcement and maybe some 21st Century Breakdown graphic tees on the official store site? I think it also depends on what the band is doing by 2029 and if they’ll already have a new album out or be on the road touring. It seemed like they planned the anniversaries of Dookie and Idiot to coincide perfectly with the release of Saviors. Maybe they’ll follow the same method for a new album to coincide with the anniversary of 21st Century Breakdown. I would even be happy with a 20th anniversary show at the Fox Theater where they played the album in full.