
"And the track chosen as first (promo only) single [for Awesome as F**k] was "Cigarettes and Valentines," one of the songs Green Day had been working on before switching direction and deciding to go for broke in creating "American Idiot." It was a bold step that's paid off in a big way for the band. By being open to pursuing new musical directions, Green Day has managed to make the transition from snotty punk rockers to confident elder statesmen -- with a loyal fan base that's eager to hear what the band's going to do next."
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