Released 9 years ago this November
Greatest Hits: God's Favorite Band
Green Day · 2017
76 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock
A high-energy compilation of punk-infused anthems that captures the spirit of rebellion and nostalgia across decades.
Top tracks — play these first
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Basket Case Start here — This track epitomizes Green Day's signature sound with its catchy hooks and themes of anxiety, making it a defining anthem of the '90s punk revival.
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Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) — A poignant departure from their typical sound, this acoustic ballad has become synonymous with farewells and reflections on life's transitions.
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American Idiot — Serving as a rallying cry during a politically charged era, this song showcases Green Day's ability to blend punk rock with sharp social commentary.
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Boulevard of Broken Dreams — The introspective lyrics and melancholic melody highlight the band's range, resonating deeply with audiences searching for connection in isolation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- celebratory sing-alongs with friends
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- dynamic pacing for varied moods
- anthems for road trip energy
- cathartic release of emotions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, soundscapes
- seek long, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A comprehensive collection that introduces new listeners to Green Day's evolution.
- Themes
- political discontent· 90s anxiety anthems· reflective nostalgia
- Career context
- Released in late 2017, this album marks Green Day's first comprehensive greatest hits collection, showcasing their evolution from the early days of 39/Smooth to the modern sound established on Revolution Radio. This retrospective comes after a resurgence in popularity following their politically charged album, American Idiot, which solidified their status as punk rock icons.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blink-182· Fall Out Boy· Paramore
Tracklist
- 1 2000 Light Years Away 2:25
- 2 Longview 3:56
- 3 Welcome to Paradise 3:45
- 4 Basket Case Start here 3:02
- 5 When I Come Around 2:59
- 6 She 2:15
- 7 Brain Stew 3:14
- 8 Hitchin’ a Ride 2:52
- 9 Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) 2:35
- 10 Minority 2:49
- 11 Warning 3:43
- 12 American Idiot 2:56
- 13 Holiday 3:52
- 14 Boulevard of Broken Dreams 4:22
- 15 Wake Me Up When September Ends 4:45
- 16 Know Your Enemy 3:11
- 17 21 Guns 5:24
- 18 Oh Love 5:04
- 19 Bang Bang 3:26
- 20 Still Breathing 3:45
- 21 Ordinary World 3:01
- 22 Back in the USA 2:36
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
From Under the Cork Tree
Fall Out Boy
Shares anthemic melodies and introspective lyrics reflecting 2000s anxieties.
Riot!
Paramore
Combines punk energy with emotional depth, capturing youthful discontent and nostalgia.
The Black Parade
My Chemical Romance
Explores themes of mortality and societal disillusionment with theatrical punk flair.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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