Love Is for Losers

Lore & Background

Love Is for Losers was released as the only studio album by the Longshot, a side project of Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong. The album features eleven songs, all written by Armstrong except for a cover of 'Goodbye to Romance' by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, and Bob Daisley. The album was promoted with a tour that began shortly after the release of the Longshot EP, and a music video for the title track was released on the same day as the album.

Critical reception was positive. Jordan Bassett of NME described the album as Armstrong's best since American Idiot (2004), a quote that appeared on the vinyl release. Dave Simpson of Pure Charts called it 'an utterly entrancing synthesis of punk, rock and pop.' Some critics noted that the sound might divide fans due to its difference from Green Day's work, with The Soundboard Reviews stating that Armstrong 'is working in a familiar territory with very few tracks stand out to grab your attention.'

Reader's Guide

Love Is for Losers holds significance as the sole studio album from the Longshot, a project that allowed Billie Joe Armstrong to explore a sound distinct from his main band Green Day. The album was well-received by critics, who praised its energy and cohesion, with some ranking it alongside Armstrong's best work. Its release on an independent label and the accompanying tour demonstrated Armstrong's continued creative output outside of Green Day. The album's legacy lies in its representation of a focused, fun side project that captured a specific moment in Armstrong's career, though its sound was noted as familiar territory that might not appeal to all Green Day fans. The inclusion of a cover song and contributions from Armstrong's son Joey Armstrong on drums added personal dimensions to the project.

Did You Know?

• The album was released on April 20, 2018, under Crush Music.
• All songs were written by Billie Joe Armstrong except 'Goodbye to Romance', which was written by Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, and Bob Daisley.
• Joey Armstrong, Billie Joe Armstrong's son, played drums on the track 'Happiness'.