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Released 10 years ago

Revolution Radio

Green Day · 2016

44 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · punk · pop-punk

A raw and urgent anthem reflecting societal unrest through powerful punk rock melodies and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with climactic moments
  • urgent anthems for social reflection
  • motivational tracks for activism
  • introspective lyrics with raw energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slower, more subdued music
  • seek standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Themes
political unrest· gun violence critique· resilience in chaos
Career context
Released on October 1, 2016, 'Revolution Radio' marked Green Day's first album after a four-year hiatus following the trilogy of albums in 2012. This album came during a period of renewed political activism for the band, as they sought to address contemporary issues through their music. It also represented a return to their punk roots after exploring more varied sounds in previous projects.
Stylistic neighbors
Blink-182· Fall Out Boy· Paramore
Sounds like this from elsewhere
American Spring by Anti-Flag — Shares the same urgent political themes and punk ethos, addressing social issues with raw energy.
Wolves by Rise Against — Similar blend of punk rock intensity and lyrical focus on societal struggles and resilience in chaos.
True North by Bad Religion — Features introspective lyrics reflecting on societal issues with a punk rock sound and urgency.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Somewhere Now 4:09
  • 2 Bang Bang 3:24
  • 3 Revolution Radio 3:00
  • 4 Say Goodbye 3:39
  • 5 Outlaws 5:02
  • 6 Bouncing Off the Wall 2:40
  • 7 Still Breathing 3:44
  • 8 Youngblood 2:32
  • 9 Too Dumb to Die 3:23
  • 10 Troubled Times 3:04
  • 11 Forever Now 6:52
  • 12 Ordinary World 3:02

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