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21 Guns

Green Day · 2009

12 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock · punk · pop-punk

Anthemic melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape that resonates with both hope and despair.

21 Guns is a single by Green Day, released in 2009. Anthemic melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape that resonates with both hope and despair. The song '21 Guns' reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance. Its powerful combination of orchestral elements with rock instrumentation highlighted the band's evolution and helped bridge generational gaps within their fanbase. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 21 Guns sound like?

Anthemic melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape that resonates with both hope and despair. Rooted in alternative rock and punk.

What makes 21 Guns by Green Day notable?

The song '21 Guns' reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance. Its powerful combination of orchestral elements with rock instrumentation highlighted the band's evolution and helped bridge generational gaps within their fanbase. By the time '21 Guns' was released in 2009, Green Day had solidified their status as pop-punk stalwarts following the monumental success of their 2004 album 'American Idiot.' This single marked a transition into a more mature sound, reflecting themes of introspection and societal critique amidst personal turmoil.

How many songs are on 21 Guns?

21 Guns has 3 tracks, running approximately 12 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·12:44

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 21 Guns Standout 5:22
  • 2 Favorite Son Standout 2:06
  • 3 21 Guns (Verizon Studio 880 Session) Standout 5:16

Release Date

July 14, 2009

Genre

alternative rock, pop-punk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

12 min 44 sec