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The problems with Green Day's 'Kill the DJ'

Green Day's "Kill the DJ" starts promisingly enough. The choppy, stop-and-start guitars use the riff-as-groove in much the same way as the Clash's "Magnificent Seven." A little homage to Joe Strummer's socio-political dance-rock anthem is never not warranted, especially during an election year, and the title of "Kill the DJ" holds the promise that ... (more)

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14:09 on September 5 2012

The problems with Green Day's 'Kill the DJ'

Topix — Green Day's "Kill the DJ" starts promisingly enough. The choppy, stop-and-start guitars use the riff-as-groove in much the same way as the Clash's "Magnificent Seven." A ... more info

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22:23 on September 4 2012

The problems with Green Day's 'Kill the DJ'

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Green Day's "Kill the DJ" starts promisingly enough. The choppy, stop-and-start guitars use the riff-as-groove in much the same way as the Clash's "Magnificent Seven." ... more info

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