Released: January 19, 2024
"Saviors" is Green Day's fourteenth studio album, released on January 19, 2024. The band described this album as a return to their punk roots, while tackling themes like politics, anxiety, and social unrest. Billie Joe has said the album was inspired by the energy of albums like "American Idiot" and "Dookie," blending big anthems with personal and political lyrics. The band has mentioned that the album addresses the chaos and confusion of the world today, but also includes moments of hope and defiance. Overall, "Saviors" marks both a reflection on Green Day’s past and a statement about the present.
Released: February 7, 2020
Green Day’s thirteenth studio album. The band described the album as a deliberate shift away from their traditional political themes, focusing instead on fun, high-energy rock ‘n’ roll. Billie Joe said the goal was to create music that felt "soulful" and "rebellious," drawing inspiration from garage rock, Motown, and glam. The band called it a party record meant to shake things up and push against expectations. The project is their shortest album to date, featuring ten tracks.
Released: October 7, 2016
Revolution Radio is Green Day's follow up to 2012's Trilogy of albums. It has been described "as a collection of songs about the chaotic state of America in 2016." The album is self-produced by Green Day, recorded by Chris Dugan, mixed by Andrew Scheps, and mastered by Eric Boulanger at Bakery Mastering..
Released: December 11, 2012
The third and final album in Green Day's 2012 trilogy. It was meant to sound "larger" than the other two albums (similar to the sound of American Idiot). Billie Joe described this album as "the hangover after the party." This album is named after the band's drummer, Tré, as a play on the word "tres" (three in Spanish).
Released: November 13, 2012
The second album in Green Day's 2012 trilogy. Billie Joe described this album as having more of a garage-rock influence, and meant it to be the "party" record.
Released: September 25, 2012
Green Day's first album in the 2012 trilogy. Produced by Rob Cavallo, this album has a more classic, poppy Green Day sound, and is meant to signify "getting ready for the party [¡DOS!]."
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.
Released: September 21, 2004
Green Day's seventh studio album was recorded April 2003 - March 2004 at Studio 880 in Oakland, CA, USA. Work on the album began after the master tapes were stolen for another album the band was working on titled Cigarettes and Valentines. American Idiot was released on September 21, 2004 and gave Green Day a resurgence of popularity as it sold over 15 million copies worldwide, making it Green Day's second most popular album. In 2009 the album was released as musical.
Released: October 2, 2000
Green Day's sixth studio album, Warning, was recorded from March - April 2000 at Studio 880 in Oakland, California. This was the first album since Green Day signed to Reprise that Rob Cavallo did not fully produce (though he was still an executive producer for the album). This album marked a significant change in Green Day's sound with the band deciding to include a wider variety of instruments, most notably more acoustic guitars. The album received mixed criticism after its release, but still debuted at #4 on the Billboard chart. The album has sold over 3 million copies worldwide since its release.
Released: October 14, 1997
Nimrod is Green Day's 5th album. It was recorded May - July 1997, and released October 14, 1997. The album entered the Billboard charts at #10 with help from its hugely-popular second single, "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)." The album has sold over 6 million copies worldwide since its release.
Released: October 9, 1995
Green Day's fourth studio album was released on October 10, 1995. The album features artwork by Winston Smith, titled "God Told Me To Skin You Alive." Many people saw Insomniac as a response to Green Day's sudden launch to fame after the release of Dookie. The album has distinctly heavier/angrier tone and lyrics. It has sold over 8 million copies worldwide, making it Green Day's third most successful album to date.
Released: February 1, 1994
Dookie was Green Day's major-label album debut, and was recorded September - October 1993 (after the band had signed to Reprise Records). Dookie was released on February 1, 1994. The album would be the first (of many) produced by Rob Cavallo, who signed the band to Reprise. The album, driven by its handful of powerful radio singles, became an instant smash-hit. It remains Green Day's best-selling album with over 16 million copies sold worldwide.
Released: January 16, 1992
Green Day's second studio album was recorded in May and September of 1991 at Art of Ears Studio in San Francisco, CA, USA. The album was produced by Andy Ernst and Green Day, and released by Lookout! Records on Janaury 17, 1992. The album was later re-mastered and re-released on Reprise Records and Epitaph Europe on January 9, 2007. As of 2010 it has sold over 750,000 copies in the USA, and over 1 million worldwide.
Released: April 13, 1990
Green Day's first studio album recorded by Lookout! Records. The album features John Kiffmeyer on drums. Songs from this release were eventually re-released on the more popular compilation album 1,039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours. Original pressings of this album can usually only be found on eBay.
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