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Redundant

Green Day · 1998

15 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · punk · pop-punk

A mix of live performances and studio finesse showcasing Green Day's punk energy and melodic sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic bursts of fun
  • live performance excitement captured
  • quick-paced sing-along moments
  • nostalgic anthems revisited

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy album experiences
  • seek deep, introspective themes

Where this album fits

Themes
modern disillusionment· live punk energy· post-Dookie transition
Career context
Released in 1998, 'Redundant' comes during Green Day's transition from their breakthrough album 'Dookie' to the more experimental 'Nimrod'. This period marked a shift as they navigated mainstream success while maintaining their punk roots, highlighted by various live recordings on this album.
Stylistic neighbors
Blink-182· Fall Out Boy· Paramore
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Americana by The Offspring — Shares a similar blend of punk energy and melodic hooks, capturing late-'90s disillusionment.
Enema of the State by Blink-182 — Combines pop-punk melodies with raw energy, reflecting the same youthful angst and humor.
Clarity by Jimmy Eat World — Explores themes of modern disillusionment with an emotive sound that complements punk's introspective side.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Redundant (Richard Dodd medium wide mix) 3:19
  • 2 The Grouch (live) 2:25
  • 3 Paper Lanterns (live) 4:56
  • 4 Reject (live) 2:12
  • 5 She (live) 2:28

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