I'm starting to make my own plans for a day revolving around 21st Century Breakdown. My special day starts with taking a day off work so I can focus on the really important event of the day. Here are some of my thoughts so far:
In the last few days leading up to the release, I'm going to re-listen to all the previous Green Day albums in order - just for fun and to make sure I hear all those songs that don't shuffle around as often.
On the day of the release:
* Sleep until I feel like waking up
* Make sure I have the CD (I'll probably get it the day before, but if it doesn't arrive, I'll go buy one)
* Make a good breakfast - like for a holiday - eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast, coffee (I said good, not healthy) and a mimosa - or a pitcher of mimosas
* After breakfast, kick everyone else out of the house for the day (note to self: requires advance planning)
* Put the new CD on the surround sound system in the family room - sit back and relax - pitcher of mimosas and mug of coffee at hand - and listen for the first time - just listen and let the sounds wash over me - just soak it in
After that, I'll listen many times for the rest of the day - listen for the lyrics (I like to listen a few times myself before reading them - leads to some interesting misunderstandings sometimes). Then I'll listen while reading the lyrics and start to get a feel for all the multi-layered interpretations I know Billie will make possible.