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Green Day – Dookie (new)
Green Day – Dookie (new)
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Green Day – Dookie
"Dookie" is a landmark album in the history of punk rock and alternative rock, released by the band
Green Day in 1994.Key information about "Dookie":
- Genre: Punk rock, pop-punk, skate punk.
- Release Date: February 1, 1994.
- Significance: This was Green Day's major label debut and third studio album. It propelled the band to mainstream popularity, bringing punk rock into the broader music scene.
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Critical and Commercial Success:
- The album received critical acclaim.
- It won a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Album in 1995.
- It achieved worldwide commercial success, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and reaching the top 10 in several countries.
- Certified 2x diamond (20-times platinum) by the RIAA, selling over 20 million copies worldwide.
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Hit Singles: The album includes several iconic singles:
- "Longview"
- "Welcome to Paradise"
- "Basket Case"
- "When I Come Around"
- "She"
- Lyrical Themes: The album explores themes of anxiety, boredom, self-deprecation, relationships, and other experiences relevant to young people.
- Production and Sound: "Dookie" was the band's first collaboration with producer Rob Cavallo. It features a more polished sound compared to earlier independent releases.
- Legacy: "Dookie" is considered one of the greatest punk rock and pop-punk albums of all time and is a milestone in the genre. It has been recognized as culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant by the Library of Congress.
"Dookie" is a pivotal album that helped define the sound of the 1990s and left a lasting impact on popular music.
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