American Idiot – Green Day (Vinyl 12" 2xLP)
Released in 2004, American Idiot marked a bold reinvention for Green Day, transforming them from punk rock stalwarts into ambitious storytellers. This politically charged rock opera chronicles the life of the fictional “Jesus of Suburbia” amidst the disillusionment of early 2000s America. Produced by Rob Cavallo and the band, the album blends punk energy with theatrical structure, earning widespread critical acclaim and revitalising their career. It remains one of the most influential albums of the 21st century.
Key Highlights
- Features massive singles including “American Idiot”, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”, “Holiday”, and “Wake Me Up When September Ends”
- A genre-blending concept album that fuses punk, alternative rock, and pop-punk
- Narrative-driven structure with operatic suites and thematic continuity
- 2xLP pressing ensures enhanced sound quality and spread across four sides
- Remastered editions often released on heavyweight vinyl with gatefold packaging
Tracklisting
Side A
1. American Idiot
2. Jesus of Suburbia (Jesus of suburbia/City of the Damned/I Don’t Care/Dearly Beloved/Tales of Another Broken Home)
Side B
3. Holiday
4. Boulevard of Broken Dreams
5. Are We the Waiting
6. St. Jimmy
Side C
7. Give Me Novacaine
8. She’s a Rebel
9. Extraordinary Girl
10. Letterbomb
11. Wake Me Up When September Ends
Side D
12. Homecoming (The Death of St. Jimmy/East 12th St./Nobody Likes You/Rock and Roll Girlfriend/We’re Coming Home Again)
13. Whatsername
Fun Fact
American Idiot inspired a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical adaptation in 2010, further cementing its place in pop culture history.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A landmark concept album that redefined 2000s punk and alternative rock
- 2xLP format delivers dynamic, spacious audio ideal for complex arrangements
- A must-have for fans of narrative albums and politically infused rock
- Features career-defining tracks that remain cultural touchstones
American Idiot is more than an album—it's a rebellious anthem, a theatrical journey, and a generational statement. This double vinyl edition brings its full sonic and narrative weight to life in analogue form.