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Longview

Green Day · 1994

10 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock Β· punk Β· pop-punk

A raw, energetic fusion of punk and pop sensibilities that captures youthful disillusionment.

Longview is a single by Green Day, released in 1994. A raw, energetic fusion of punk and pop sensibilities that captures youthful disillusionment. 'Longview' is significant for its critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It helped to define a generation's sound and was pivotal in bringing punk rock into the mainstream, influencing countless bands that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Longview sound like?

A raw, energetic fusion of punk and pop sensibilities that captures youthful disillusionment. Rooted in alternative rock and punk.

What makes Longview by Green Day notable?

'Longview' is significant for its critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It helped to define a generation's sound and was pivotal in bringing punk rock into the mainstream, influencing countless bands that followed. Released as Green Day's third studio album, 'Longview' came out during their ascent in the punk rock scene. By this time, the band had achieved notable success with 'Dookie' earlier in 1994, which set the stage for their mainstream breakthrough. This album solidified their position as key figures in the emerging pop-punk movement.

How many songs are on Longview?

Longview has 3 tracks, running approximately 10 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·10:31

Best experienced from track one β€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Longview Standout 3:57
  • 2 Welcome to Paradise Standout 4:05
  • 3 One of My Lies Standout 2:28

Release Date

July 6, 1994

Genre

alternative rock, pop-punk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

10 min 31 sec