21st Century Breakdown
Released: May 15, 2009
Green Day's eighth studio album was recorded January 2008 - April 2009 at Ocean Way Recording, Studio 880, Jel Studio, and Costa Mesa Studios. The album was produced by Butch Vig, marking the first time Rob Cavallo wasn't a part of a major release Green Day album. The album reached #1 on the USA Billboard and #1 in 15 other countries around the world. It has sold over 3.5 million copies since it's release.
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