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Dookie

Green Day · 1994

38 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · punk · pop-punk

A raw and energetic blend of catchy melodies and punk ethos that defined a generation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick bursts of youthful energy
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • cathartic release of frustration
  • front-loaded excitement and urgency
  • short tracks for instant gratification

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow, methodical listening preferences
  • long, drawn-out musical explorations

Where this album fits

Themes
suburban isolation· punk rock rebellion
Career context
Released on February 1, 1994, 'Dookie' was Green Day's third studio album and their major label debut. At this point, the band had gained attention with their previous albums but was still seeking widespread recognition. 'Dookie' marked a turning point, propelling them into mainstream success and solidifying their status in the punk rock revival of the 1990s.
Stylistic neighbors
Blink-182· Fall Out Boy· Paramore
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Smash by The Offspring — Shares the same energetic punk ethos and catchy melodies reflecting suburban discontent.
Enema of the State by Blink-182 — Combines raw pop-punk energy with themes of youthful rebellion and alienation.
All Killer, No Filler by Sum 41 — Features a similar blend of catchy hooks and punk spirit, addressing themes of frustration and youth.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Burnout 2:07
  • 2 Having a Blast 2:44
  • 3 Chump 2:54
  • 4 Longview 3:59
  • 5 Welcome to Paradise 3:44
  • 6 Pulling Teeth 2:30
  • 7 Basket Case 3:03
  • 8 She 2:14
  • 9 Sassafras Roots 2:37
  • 10 When I Come Around 2:58
  • 11 Coming Clean 1:34
  • 12 Emenius Sleepus 1:43
  • 13 In the End 1:46
  • 14 F.O.D. 2:52
  • 15 All by Myself 1:38

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