Green Day's 21st Century Breakdown 3 out of 5

After listening to Green Day's newest album 21st Century Breakdown for the 5th time,
the album really doesn't kick in until track 6, Christian's Inferno. Classic Punk. From there the album goes in and out of true punk and catchy pop. I would prefer they had not gone the concept direction after coming off of American Idiot. Here's a quick peak:

5 worth a listen:
1. Peacemaker - personal favorite
2. Horseshoe's and Handgrenades - probably the hardest song on the album
3. Last Night on Earth - has a Beatles-esque White Album sound
4. Christian's Inferno - where the album takes off
5. See the Light - a perfect closing song

5 to forget:
1. 21st Century Breakdown
2. Know Your Enemy
3. Last of the American Girls
4. Static Age
5. 21 Guns

A quick peeve of mine. If you present yourself as a "trio" then be a trio...for live shows they use a lead guitar player and studio musicians. If Rush, the Police and ZZ Top can do it, then surely a self-proclaimed punk band can do it.