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American Idiot

Green Day · 2004

57 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · punk · pop-punk

A high-octane punk opera that captures the angst of a generation disillusioned by politics and society.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • angsty reflections on societal disillusionment
  • high-energy anthems for rebellion
  • cathartic release through storytelling
  • for driving with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, mellow listening
  • seek standalone singles

Where this album fits

Themes
political disillusionment· suburban ennui
Career context
Released on September 21, 2004, 'American Idiot' marked Green Day's return after a brief hiatus following the lackluster reception of their previous album, 'Warning'. This record transformed them from pop-punk staples into political rock icons, showcasing their artistic reinvention as they embraced a more ambitious narrative style.
Stylistic neighbors
Blink-182· Fall Out Boy· Paramore
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance — Shares a theatrical approach to themes of disillusionment and personal struggle in a punk rock context.
Siren Song of the Counter Culture by Rise Against — Explores similar political themes with an intense sound and emotional urgency, echoing suburban frustration.
Americana by The Offspring — Combines catchy punk melodies with sharp social commentary reflecting on American life and culture.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 American Idiot 2:55
  • 2 Jesus of Suburbia: I. Jesus of Suburbia / II. City of the Damned / III. I Don’t Care / IV. Dearly Beloved / V. Tales of Another Broken Home 9:09
  • 3 Holiday 3:53
  • 4 Boulevard of Broken Dreams 4:21
  • 5 Are We the Waiting 2:44
  • 6 St. Jimmy 2:56
  • 7 Give Me Novacaine 3:26
  • 8 She’s a Rebel 2:01
  • 9 Extraordinary Girl 3:35
  • 10 Letterbomb 4:07
  • 11 Wake Me Up When September Ends 4:46
  • 12 Homecoming: I. The Death of St. Jimmy / II. East 12th St. / III. Nobody Likes You / IV. Rock and Roll Girlfriend / V. We’re Coming Home Again 9:19
  • 13 Whatsername 4:12

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