Green Day’s back with a video for “Last of the American Girls,” off 21st Century Breakdown. It’s sort of a sequel to the 21 Guns video, in which album protagonists Gloria and Christian endeavored to make out despite having their apartment shot up by the cops. Not sure what happened to the boyfriend, but Gloria appears to have relocated her remaining possessions to the desert, where she is living a glamorously desultory life, complete with television and manicure supplies. Then she decides to blow up her car. Also, there are blond go-go dancers/American Apparel employees following her every move, while the ageless Billie Joe Armstrong and his punk band friends stand nearby and serenade her individuality. You can watch it after the jump. It’s super symbolic n’ stuff. Oh, Green Day. Remember that one time you named an album Dookie?
What do you think, Mixers? Hey, anybody out there got plans to see American Idiot on Broadway? Who wants to spot me plane fare so I can see it, too?
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I like the quirkiness of the video. The two dancing girls are fun.
Hmmm. My take? “21 Guns” = Awesome. This? Not so much.
I like it!
Clearly a B-side, but is definitely nice. I have a feeling it’ll be one of those songs I like more each time I listen to it. Thanks for posting this!
Oh and if anyone offers that ticket to NY to see American Idiot on Broadway, can I get in on that too?
One of my favorite songs from 21st Century Breakdown. Nice that it now includes a video w/ it.
Now, American Idiot on Broadway, maybe? But if filmed on the big screen? Count me There!
Cool video, not as good as some of their other ones though. I got my plane tickets to NYC, but still have yet to get the ticekts for the musical.
Green Day is freaken awesome!!!!:]