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Nimrod

Green Day · 1997

49 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · punk · pop-punk

A blend of upbeat pop-punk anthems and reflective ballads that showcase Green Day's lyrical depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for casual listening
  • upbeat tracks for sing-alongs
  • reflective moments for introspection
  • short bursts of lyrical depth
  • morning commute pick-me-ups

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefers lengthy, immersive albums
  • seeks complex, varied structures

Where this album fits

Themes
graduation farewells· disillusionment highway· confusion in suburbia
Career context
Released on October 14, 1997, 'Nimrod' was Green Day's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Dookie' in 1994. At this point in their career, the band was experimenting with musical styles and lyrical themes, moving beyond the straightforward punk sound that had defined their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Blink-182· Fall Out Boy· Paramore
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Americana by The Offspring — Shares the same blend of catchy hooks and reflective themes about youth disillusionment.
Clarity by Jimmy Eat World — Both explore emotional depth with a mix of upbeat melodies and introspective lyrics on growing up.
Dude Ranch by Blink-182 — Combines pop-punk energy with themes of confusion and relationships, similar to Nimrod's vibe.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nice Guys Finish Last 2:49
  • 2 Hitchin’ a Ride 2:51
  • 3 The Grouch 2:12
  • 4 Redundant 3:17
  • 5 Scattered 3:02
  • 6 All the Time 2:10
  • 7 Worry Rock 2:27
  • 8 Platypus (I Hate You) 2:21
  • 9 Uptight 3:04
  • 10 Last Ride In 3:47
  • 11 Jinx 2:12
  • 12 Haushinka 3:25
  • 13 Walking Alone 2:45
  • 14 Reject 2:05
  • 15 Take Back 1:09
  • 16 King for a Day 3:13
  • 17 Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) 2:34
  • 18 Prosthetic Head 3:38

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