39/Smooth
Green Day · 1990
31 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · punk · pop-punk
A raw and energetic debut that encapsulates youthful angst with catchy melodies and punk ethos.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo energy throughout catchy melodies for sing-alongs youthful angst and rebellion
- Context
- Released on April 13, 1990, '39/Smooth' marks Green Day's debut album after their formation in 1986. At this time, the band was establishing themselves within the burgeoning punk scene in California, paving the way for their later mainstream success.
- If you like
- alternative rock, punk, pop-punk
39/Smooth is an album by Green Day, released in 1990. A raw and energetic debut that encapsulates youthful angst with catchy melodies and punk ethos. '39/Smooth' is significant for helping to revive interest in punk rock during the early '90s, ultimately leading to Green Day's breakthrough with their next album, 'Dookie.' The album garnered positive reviews from various publications and is often credited with influencing the pop-punk genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 39/Smooth sound like?
A raw and energetic debut that encapsulates youthful angst with catchy melodies and punk ethos. Rooted in alternative rock and punk.
What makes 39/Smooth by Green Day notable?
'39/Smooth' is significant for helping to revive interest in punk rock during the early '90s, ultimately leading to Green Day's breakthrough with their next album, 'Dookie.' The album garnered positive reviews from various publications and is often credited with influencing the pop-punk genre. Released on April 13, 1990, '39/Smooth' marks Green Day's debut album after their formation in 1986. At this time, the band was establishing themselves within the burgeoning punk scene in California, paving the way for their later mainstream success.
Who is 39/Smooth for?
39/Smooth works well if you're into steady mid-tempo energy throughout, catchy melodies for sing-alongs and youthful angst and rebellion.
How many songs are on 39/Smooth?
39/Smooth has 10 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 At the Library Standout 2:26
- 2 Don’t Leave Me Standout 2:39
- 3 I Was There 3:36
- 4 Disappearing Boy 2:51
- 5 Green Day 3:28
- 6 Going to Pasalacqua Standout 3:30
- 7 16 3:24
- 8 Road to Acceptance 3:35
- 9 Rest 3:05
- 10 The Judge’s Daughter 2:34
Release Date
April 13, 1990
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
31 min 8 sec
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