Who is Billie Joe Armstrong

1,039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours

This compilation of early indie work (1989's 1000 more...0 points

This compilation of early indie work (1989's 1000 Hours EP, 1990's Slappy EP, and 1990's 39/Smooth LP) was a strong indicator of things to come for Green Day. Recorded on shoestring budgets, these recordings out-rocked most of the wannabe punk records that flooded record stores at the time. From the first strains of the opener, "At the Library," Green Day are off on a fast, fun ride. Some of the band's best tracks are from these early sessions--"Don't Leave Me," "Dry Ice," "16," "Rest," and "Pap...0 points

Kerplunk

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Dookie

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No Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: GREEN DAYTitle: DOOKIEStreet Release Date: 02/01/1994b>DomesticGenre: ROCK/POP0 points

Insomniac

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Nimrod

Nimrod came along two years after 1995's Insomniac more...0 points

Nimrod came along two years after 1995's Insomniac and was the first indication of Green Day's willingness to stretch the boundaries of punk rock. The fullness of the record is first hinted at on "Hitchin' a Ride," which starts out chug-a-lugging and then breaks into a raging rocker."Redundant" is accented with some psyched-out guitar work and has Billie Joe Armstrong singing a good deal more than usual. The wonderful "Platypus (I Hate You)" speed-rocks with abandon and recalls the early days of...0 points

Warning

After two years off following the release of the g more...0 points

After two years off following the release of the genre-expanding Nimrod, the usually insouciant trio Green Day are open to some weighty self-analysis. Gone are the raging rants, cartoonish antics, and anthropological musings about the punk scene, replaced by an introspection that brings to mind Michael Stipe and Bono. Like the U2 frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong still hasn't found what he's looking for, but he knows where he's been and is eager to move past the days when Green Day were considered....0 points

Shenanigans

A collection of 14 rarities from the modern rock s more...0 points

A collection of 14 rarities from the modern rock superheroes, including B-sides, import-only and vinyl singles from 'Dookie', 'Insomniac', 'Nimrod' and 'Warning'. Then covers of the Ramones' like 'Outsider' & the Kinks 'Tired Of Waiting For You'. 2002. Reprise.0 points

American Idiot

The first original album since 2000 from modern ro more...0 points

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 Dayâ%u20AC%u2122s 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!...0 points