Green Day – American Idiot

Album Info

Artist: Green Day

Title: American Idiot

Year: 2004

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Tracklist

  • 1. American Idiot (2:56)
  • 2. Jesus of Suburbia (9:08)
  • 3. Holiday / Boulevard of Broken Dreams (8:13)
  • 4. Are We the Waiting / St. Jimmy (5:38)
  • 5. Give Me Novacaine / She's a Rebel (5:26)
  • 6. Extraordinary Girl / Letterbomb (7:40)
  • 7. Wake Me up When September Ends (4:45)
  • 8. Homecoming (9:18)
  • 9. Whatsername (4:17)

Review

Strap in, because Green Day's "American Idiot" isn’t just an album, it’s a full-blown punk rock revolution wrapped up in a concept album. Launched in 2004, this juggernaut marked a massive comeback for the band, packaging political punches and teen angst into an opera-like saga that tells the tale of the disillusioned Jesus of Suburbia. It tackles the post-9/11, Iraq War American landscape with a snarl, a sneer, and a guitar riff sharp enough to cut through the noise of the era.

The album exploded onto the scene under the guidance of producer Rob Cavallo, featuring a procession of anthems that ended up owning the charts in 18 countries and bagging over 23 million sales worldwide. With its seamless transitions and mini-rock opera compositions, tracks like "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" and "Holiday" didn’t just climb the charts, they smashed through them. Making political rage catchy, “American Idiot” didn’t just rejuvenate Green Day’s career—it gave a voice to a jittery generation, turning gritty lyrics and killer hooks into punk rock gold. - Leo