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Amazon.com For its first new set of music since 2000's Warning, Green Day tears up the blueprint and comes up with something unexpected: a punk rock concept album built around elaborate melodies, odd tempo changes, and a collection of songs that freely reference classic rock warhorses like the Beatles and Pink Floyd. "She's a Rebel" and "St. Jimmy" might sound like vintage Green Day, but the rest of the disc finds the Northern California trio trying on a variety of different guises: "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" is a cliche-strewn Foo Fighters-style power ballad; "Extraordinary Girl" floats on Indian strings; and the hushed "Wake Me Up When September Ends" wouldn't sound entirely out of place on a Jessica Simpson record. It doesn't always work. "Dearly Beloved" eerily resembles the Alarm's "68 Guns," while the title track eerily resembles something Green Day has already done far too many times. But, overall, American Idiot represents a promising step forward. --Aidin Vaziri
Album Description The first original album since 2000 from modern rock superheroes Green Day, American Idiot is one of the most anticipated and controversial albums of the year. Scathing yet self-effacing as it tells the tale of Green Daya€™s Billie Joe Armstrong, American Idiot is the punk rock epic. "A bold, polished punk opera." (Entertainment Weekly) "They're the biggest, most successful, punk band the world has ever seen. What's more, Green Day's next album may well be their masterpiece." (Kerrang!)
Customer Reviews:
still a classicJanuary 6, 2009 E. Mendoza(LA, CA) Best Album I ever bought, liked all songs loved most of them. Runs the emotional gammet and I listen to it all the time
Good even if you are not a fan of punk rockDecember 11, 2008 A. Shmihelskyy(Chicago, IL USA) 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am not a big fan of punk rock, but this cd is definitely worth the attention. It is memorable and brings old memories back.
BoringNovember 30, 2008 pinkfloyd(annoymus countries) American Idiot by Green Day the album everyone used to love but now lots of people hate because it all sounds the same like every other new band around, its just guys with spiked hair singing about how much they hate america. Bassicly if you hate america you'll like this album but thats not why im giving it one star. Im giving it that low rating because this album sucks. Go for Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band for some actullay good music. Dont waste 13[..] on this album.
IdioticNovember 18, 2008 J. Delaney(Souther Indiana) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An album by Green Day entitled american idiot for idiot americans. That about sums it up.
True punk!November 8, 2008 Kelsey 1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Who needs those lame Sex Pistol albums like "London Calling", that Ramones junk and Adicts garbage? We've got true punk right here and it's called "American Idiot" by Green Day!
