This single, released in 2010, captured Green Day at a point when they were bridging their major-label arena-rock success with their punk roots.
- The single "When It's Time" was released on July 11, 2010, by Reprise Records. It was recorded during the sessions for their 2009 album *21st Century Breakdown*. The song itself has been noted for its more introspective and melodic punk sound compared to some of their harder-hitting anthems.
- "When It's Time" was featured in the end credits of the 2010 film *CSI: NY* in an episode titled "The Rule of Three". The song's inclusion marked another instance of the band's music being integrated into popular television programming.
- The release of "When It's Time" occurred during a period of prolific output for Green Day, though it was not part of a full studio album at the time of its initial single release. It served as a standalone track that appealed to fans of their more melodic, punk-inflected material.
Green Day is a multi-platinum rock band from Oakland, California, best known for their high-energy, melodic punk rock sound. Formed in 1987, they rose to global fame in the mid-1990s and have maintained a significant presence in rock music for decades. In 2010, Green Day released "When It's Time" as a single following the extensive stadium tour for their 2009 album *21st Century Breakdown*. This period found them continuing to experiment with their sound while engaging with their established fanbase.
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