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Universal acclaim- based on 841 Ratings
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Positive: 769 out of 841
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Mixed: 22 out of 841
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Negative: 50 out of 841
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patcOct 3, 2004its got it all. great album.
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Jul 26, 2011No one saw this coming. Green Day makes a rock opera, and then that rock opera becomes one of the greatest of the decade. This album never lets up from the scorching prelude that is the title track, to the emotionally charged ending.
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BrianSep 22, 2004A deep,and just flat out incredible album!
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NickcooldaddyOct 26, 2004I was blown away by this album, it covers the whole range of moods from heavy punk to soft and slow relaxing music. They've hit the big one with American Idiot.
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PunkyMcpunkerFunkypunkySep 25, 2004This album has made itself a special spot in my heart and I have been waiting for it for four years. For those who are looking for another masterpiece like "Dookie" might be a little disappointed, but I believe this is the most thought provoking Green Day album yet, you should go pick it up, I don't care who you are. I walk a lonely road!
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LarissaMSep 30, 2004i love this album its brilliant ... i cant get enough of it
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LevisOSep 29, 2004It's official: green day are back.
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kyleroachSep 30, 2004kicks ass
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Nov 9, 2011I don't know much about songs, but it doesn't take an American to realize how rocking out this music is, as well as the lyrics too.
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Jan 16, 2012Never been a big fan of Greenday before or since this record. I've always found them very average musically and borderline childish lyrically. This record however is very very good. Definitely GreenDay at their very best. apart from the singles there are half a dozen other excellent tracks on this.
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Mar 9, 2012One of the best albums of the 2000-2009 decade. This album was a classic and it still is. I dont listen to it as much as i did in 2004 **** still the best album since Nirvana's Nevermind
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St.JimmySep 29, 2004Meatcritic is full of BS. American Idiot deserves a 90 or higher.
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AndrewC.Oct 26, 2009
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May 17, 2012
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May 1, 2016What could we say about this brand new album? The best of the 2000's and one of the greatest albums of all time, it has everything, it is more powerful, catchier and crazier than the predecessors; a job well done; the 2nd best album released by Green Day
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StevenIOct 2, 2004The Best Green Day Album to date, Billy Joe and the gang prove that it is possible to take multiple influences from other bands and still create a unique and catchy album. While some may dismiss this album as "messy," this couldn't be farther from the truth, as American Idiot smoothly tells its provocative story through addictively complex songs.
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S.ToncrayOct 6, 2004Just buy it... now! Sublime stuff. The perfect punk headtrip. Wildly original and one of the most timely albums to come out in a long time!
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MatthewMSep 30, 2004As a Green Day fan for over ten years, I have to say this is almost certainly their best album to date, FANTASTIC!
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GreenDayKicksassOct 3, 2004WOW!!!! is I all I have to say... This is one of Green Day's best, if not best, CD's ever made!!! I've already got my tickets to see these guys live... amazing CD! Good work Green Day!
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rakxiiSep 22, 2004
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JustinS.Sep 22, 2004This album is a huge artistic leap for Green Day, in terms of lyrics, concept, and musical ambition. Their best album - yes, better than Dookie.
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SteveMSep 24, 2004A big messy sprawl of power, melancholic sentiment, anger, confusion, love, rebellion. Fantastic stuff. Green Day's best album yet. Stunning.
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SaeedSaeedSep 29, 2004
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zackzOct 2, 2004This album is good but they are trying to keep popular so they are changing their music to whats popular NOW not in the 90's when the music was good and not good charlette
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DominicTSep 24, 2004Very good album, one of the best I ever listened. Buy it right now.
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ddccSep 28, 2004awesome, the best album i ever heard!!!!!!!!!
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Sep 10, 2011A lot of the songs on here are interminably long (i.e. "Jesus of Suburbia", "Homecoming"), but every single act in this musical rock opera is constructed to perfection and unbelievability.
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Rev.RikardOct 7, 2005
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SolKMar 3, 2005A solid album, but not deserving of 10 or 9. Yes, the "Broken Dreams" does get old after a while but every other song is just as good.
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JohnsonHApr 5, 2005Awesome album, though I believe it is a little front heavy. I find myself listening to the first 7 tracks over and over.
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Awards & Rankings
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It is exactly what the band needs to boost itself to the next level of pop-punk prowess.
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There's still plenty of spunk in to be found in this Sgt. Pepper-lite.
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Not only does it contain Green Day’s finest songs (and choruses) to date... but it also scratches at the surface of political dissatisfaction with nails sharp enough to leave a nasty scar.