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Green Day celebrate their fifth number one album with Saviors, which topped the Billboard 200 chart with 182,000 equivalent album units sold in its first week

Green Day, the legendary punk rock band that has been making music since 1986, has achieved their fifth number one album with Saviors, which is their 14th studio album and their first since 2016’s Revolution Radio. The album features 12 songs that explore themes such as politics, social justice, environmentalism, and personal struggles.

The band thanked their fans for their support and said they are excited to perform the new songs live. They also said they are proud of their album and its message, which is to inspire people to stand up for what they believe in and fight for a better world. They said they hope their music can bring some joy and hope to their listeners in these challenging times.

Green Day has been one of the most influential and successful bands in the history of rock music, with over 75 million records sold worldwide and five Grammy Awards. They are also known for their activism and philanthropy, supporting causes such as environmentalism, human rights, animal rights, and education.

Saviors was recorded in London, England, and Los Angeles, California. The album was originally rumored to be titled 1972, signifying the year all three members were born, but the band later revealed the actual name and the cover art, which features a skull with a crown of thorns and a cross. The album was preceded by five singles: “The American Dream Is Killing Me”, “Look Ma, No Brains!”, “Dilemma”, “One Eyed Bastard”, and “Bobby Sox”.

The album received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the band’s return to their punk rock roots and their social commentary. The album also received general praise from fans, who welcomed the band’s departure from their previous pop-oriented sound and their experimentation with different genres and influences.

Saviors is not only a commercial and critical success, but also a cultural phenomenon, as it reflects the current state of the world and the challenges that people face. The album is a testament to the band’s longevity and relevance, as well as their passion and creativity. Saviors is a powerful and inspiring album that showcases the band’s musical and lyrical prowess, and their ability to connect with their audience.