SirLudicopro 1,351 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 As we all know, Madonna's album "American Life" almost put an end to her career in the US because of its controversial nature and the shots that were fired towards American culture in general. The backlash she received was huge. On the other hand, we have Green Day who released American Idiot, an album with a lead single that explored a similar theme to American Life while being even more obvious about it. Even though they were already popular before, this album made them even more famous and popular and the title track was their first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100. I haven't read a lot about this and I assume they still got backlash for what they did, but it was not a career damaging moment in any way; quite the opposite actually. Why do you think these two acts received such different responses for similar content? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock 20,290 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 . who will love me when the night is over Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Child 18,997 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 3 minutes ago, SirLudicopro said: Why do you think these two acts received such different responses for similar content? Misogyny. ‘If religion be the cause of disunity, then irreligion is surely to be preferred.’ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
froot 659 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 american stupid is nothing compared to AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS BY ACTIVIST MADGINA feel the fever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister 9,907 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Madonna is Madonna and has always had her haters, while Green Day is a pop punk band and this is a move that is wanted and very predictable of them and their genre. The future's uncertain and the end is always near. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirLudicopro 1,351 Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, froot said: american stupid is nothing compared to AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS BY ACTIVIST MADGINA I'm not comparing the albums' quality, I'm comparing the response received because of their similar themes. I have not heard either album in full (this said, I'm currently listening to Madonna's whole discography album by album, can't wait until I get to American Life). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio 23,538 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 1. Sexism 2. The American Life video which is very in your face 3. She wasn't even living in America and was very loud about it 4. American Life came a year before American Idiot, so people hadn't really changed their minds on Bush yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
froot 659 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 1 minute ago, SirLudicopro said: I'm not comparing the albums' quality, I'm comparing the response received because of their similar themes. I have not heard either album in full (this said, I'm currently listening to Madonna's whole discopgraphy album by album, can't wait until I get to American Life). It's amazing tbh, X-Static is so beautiful feel the fever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,379 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 The reviews for American Life were absolutely clueless. Like, so many went in on her supposedly having nothing to say on it and how the whole thing was uninspired. I don't understand that at all. I do think the album will be differently reviewed in retrospect. I mean, the production on that sing is stellar. It could be released to day and still sound fresh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow 1,582 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, Bio said: 1. Sexism 2. The American Life video which is very in your face 3. She wasn't even living in America and was very loud about it 4. American Life came a year before American Idiot, so people hadn't really changed their minds on Bush yet Basicly this. It was a great are though and a great album. And that original AL video was truly great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeldeFaith 5,226 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Sexism. I still use American Idiot though. Can I vanish into a cheeseburger pizza? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow 1,582 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Btw here's The vid that broke ALL hell loose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killa 17,126 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Wait..."American Idiot" is ten times better!! What is going on here? Have you listened to that record? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow 1,582 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Just now, Killa said: Wait..."American Idiot" is ten times better!! What is going on here? Have you listened to that record? It is indeed a great album! This thread wasnt really about that though but about The very very different reception they got and reasons behind that. AL is a great too though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killa 17,126 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 17 hours ago, Snow said: It is indeed a great album! This thread wasnt really about that though but about The very very different reception they got and reasons behind that. AL is a great too though The thing is that American Life isn't bad, it's even pretty good but it's not good enough to pull through. Cause if you don't (oops edit) dig a bit and listen to it and appreciate, it seems that Madonna is using her usual strategy. On the other hand you have Green Day with great, accessible, pleasent music, catchy, good lyrics, great visuals and a punk attitude. They're not stupid, they know very well how to play the game, but it still feels very unique. Because that's who they are. It's not about misogyny. At least that's not the central point. It's about the quality of the music. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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