American Idiot

Arrived in double quick time

Green Day have been around for well over a decade now, and after 'Warning' and a greatest hits album, there was just a hint that they were starting to run out of ideas for creating new sounds and fresh-sounding tunes. As a result this album, seemingly borne out of a healthy cynicism of the American government and decisions made by the Bush administration, is like a lightning bolt of inspiration. It keeps in with the band's traditional quirky, guitar-driven punk style, but introduces a touch of sentimentality and a more subtle, soft edge to a couple of songs that is a refreshing change, when interspersed with the usual power-punk material of the rest of the CD. I'd originally bought this on the back of the singles 'American Idiot' and 'Holiday', but the album is far richer and cleverly constructed than just those songs. This is an album on a mission, blending sounds and meaning with a message that America is not happy about how it stands today. From beginning to end there are references to characters whose intentions start off well enough, but who eventually succumb to apathy and disillusionment in the face of an arrogant establishment ignoring their cries for change. Many will read more or less into it than that, but the quality and variety of melodies packed into a decent-length (just short of an hour) recording is unquestionable. This is terrific, powerful musicianship at work, generating memorable tunes that take unexpected turns to keep the interest constantly engaged. The fact that so many songs refer to each other can make it an album that is difficult to flick through or listen to odd songs in isolation. And the band have pulled an extra trick on this recording, putting together two vast songs which run to over 9 minutes each. The two tracks, spanning five stanzas ('Jesus of Suburbia' and 'Homecoming') are stunning works of musical genius, telling a grandiose story and utilising a vast array of instruments and styles. They are imperious, epic pieces of work, and by far the most original set-pieces I have heard this year. Curious that track 13, Whatsername, should lie after the second of these, as it would make an absolutely perfect grand finale with its thumping drums and chanting run out at the end. American Idiot is not the album I expected it to be; it is much, much better than I could have hoped for. 5 stars all the way.

It is good 👍

Great value for money

Personally, I think this is the best Green Day album (followed closely by Dookie). The vinyl copy is a must for any fan, with a record player. My copy was a little rough around the edges (literally rough around the edge of the vinyl and a little rip on the centeral sticker). However, I got it for a steal with Amazon auto-rip! Nothing beats listening to the seem-less flow between songs only truly available on vinyl.

fabulosa ! turned onto Green Day by my son, who passed on to me his old cd's (a convert to vinyl). they could really play & had great ideas.

There is not one song that is a skip and is a 10 out of 10 album

Fast delivery. As stated. Fair price. Well packaged.

Super album.

言わずもがなな、名盤。 他のものと同梱され届いた為、折れがあった。 amazon側の問題でLP自体は最高です。

Molto soddisfatto per la qualità del packaging di spedizione e il tempo di consegna, la copertina è perfetta, il disco è integro e suona molto bene sul mio impianto stereo. Si tratta dell'Opera pop punk rock master pièce assoluto dei Green Day, pubblicata nel 2004. Un capolavoro a cominciare proprio dalla mitica copertina disegnata da Chris Billheimer, la granata a forma di cuore insanguinata e stretta da un pugno bianco su sfondo nero, e ancor di più per il messaggio politico (una esplicita contrapposizione alla Guerra del Golfo di George W. Bush) e di rivalsa dell'individualismo contro la massificazione mediatica (è la storia di un Jesus di periferia che non ci sta ad essere: "un idiota americano") contenuto nelle 13 tracce dell'album. Un album che non deve mancare nella discoteca personale.

Beim stöbern habe ich diese Vinylausgabe für unter 15€ entdeckt. Das ist für Neuware ein Schnäppchen. Ich hatte dieses Album bisher nur auf CD. Über die Musik werde ich hier nicht viel schreiben. Es ist mein persönliches Lieblingsalbum ihrer langen Karriere. Tolle Rockmusik mit klasse Texten, viel Abwechslung und einigen Hymnen. Ich gebe aber noch auf die Vinylqualität ein. Die beiden LPs spielen sauber auf meinem Thorens TD126 ab. Keine Nebengeräusche, keine Verzerrungen, kein Höhenschlag. Alles ist klasse. Ich hätte mir höchstens noch gerne ein Booklet oder ähnliches dabei gewünscht. Die ganze Aufmachung ist etwas lieblos. Die Scheiben lagen in einfachen weißen Papiersleeves. Diese wurden von mir durch gefütterte Innenhüllen getauscht. Dennoch gebe ich für die fantastische Musik und gute Klangqualität 5 Sterne *****

This lp is definitely recommended. The pressing quality is great: a flat pressing without surface noise. I bought this for someone as a gift and he was really pleased with the packaging.