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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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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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AngusMMay 5, 2005this cd is like a manic depressive: happiness turns to sadness so quickly GREEN DAY ROX
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DanielSMar 30, 2006Green Day is, in my opinion,the best band in the world!!
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andievJul 2, 2007this album literally rocks. i love his angry lyrics and the way joe picks at political matters, american idiot was the best song on the album, and also holiday, it just makes you wanna snarl at the government and scream, "cafeteria food freakin sucks!!!" okay, well, i was just getting carried away...but anyway, this album kicks ass
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chrisfOct 10, 2004
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TylerOct 10, 2004This album is in my opinion one of their best, if you don't own a copy get one now.
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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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SarahTOct 6, 2004This CD is tottaly awsome. I love the music. Green Day have done a super album. I love it.
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yolandamOct 8, 2004i love this album it rocks. anyone who rates less than ten is mad.
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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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drewmJan 8, 2005never reviewed an album before...probably won't do it again. an amazing record. that begs for repeated listening with big volume. The funny thing is I never reeally liked Green Day's music before.
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deewFeb 16, 2005it was an awesome cd i think there best so far!!!
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IngvildSomethingMar 8, 2005American Idiot rocks!!! It is the best Cd ever. Can anybody disagree of that?! I love Green Day!
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LeannNMay 3, 2005American Idiot is an absolutely amazing album, every song is strong and it is refreshing to be able to listen to an CD that contains no filler tracks. Green Day has burst back into the music scene after four years with their best effort yet, and that is saying alot! :)
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SethHAug 30, 2005fantastic album that illustrates the best that a concept album can.
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KonalDJan 23, 2006Awsome , this is Green Day's best album to date.It's a stunning experience to listen to these meaningful songs.
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KyleNJan 6, 2006Pure genius this album really shows that the government are totally wrong
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MelissaBMar 16, 2008It honestly completely changed the way I felt about music. The first album I've ever completely fallen in love with -- it opened so many doors to different bands for me and, almost 4 years on, 'Whatsername' still blows my mind every time I listen.
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BarbaraSJul 9, 2009They grew up. As musicians and people. That's it.
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bentDec 20, 2004holy shit it's good
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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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patcOct 3, 2004its got it all. great album.
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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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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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LarissaMSep 30, 2004i love this album its brilliant ... i cant get enough of it
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RonLOct 14, 2005Insane good. One of the best albums to come along in years. It's a total wake up call for all the junk that seems to make it's way on to the american airways.
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urafrenchybobJan 14, 2005the best cd ever!!!!!!!!! Who gives about cussing when they have a frickin awesome story line. ALL YOU PARENTS WHO GIVE ABOUT SWEARS DONT LET THAT STOP UR KIDZ OR NE1 ELSE FROM GETTIN THIS CD.
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SamDOct 2, 2005Wow. And I thought Dookie wasd tops. Music is finally edgy as opposed to grungy and the lyrics are AMAZING plus its fun to listen to the story line. love whatsername and letterbomb, while st. jimmy pushes the limits between punk and pop a little far lost a little bit of the green day charm with the edgy music, though... still awesome!
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JeffPJan 20, 2005Absolutely one of the best albums this year. This is nothing short of a masterpiece and shows how very talented this group is. If nothing else, their 6 grammy nominations proves that this album a great one.
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MarcWJan 25, 2005It s a masterpiece especially the lyrics
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NathanGJan 4, 2005Superb.
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MoBFeb 13, 2005Best CD I've heard in a long ass time. Highly recommend buying it. My parents even bought it!
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BrendonFromLAFeb 16, 2005
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StevenPFeb 4, 2005Cannot stop listening1 Politics aside, it's a melodic energy force that can't be resisted.
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danwApr 5, 2005This cd is amazing and I cannot wait to see them live!
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ChristyLMay 10, 2005best album yet by green day. the lyrics are great the beat is septacular, and the f*** u to politics makes it even better. if u dont love this what do u love?!
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JYeatmanMay 4, 2005Best album I've run across in the past few years.
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EmmaSMay 9, 2005i av listened 2 greenday eva since i heard of thm a few years ago n i loved them then n still do now. anyone hu disses greenday are gonna get there face smashed in. Green Day rock n always will do. ;D
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sylvianJun 16, 2005
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JohnSJun 16, 2005Incredible! This is undoubtedly on of the best albums I have ever listened to! I highly recommend this cd. Holiday and BOBB sre easily award winners!
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GreenDayFanJul 7, 2005
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RufusAug 10, 2005This is an epic that will last generations. Excellent!!
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larrycAug 4, 2005this is awesome i listen 2 it every day
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EdCAug 5, 2005While not an insanely complex album, American Idiot is a an excellent and creative album. It shows that Green Day finally grew up.
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bebAug 7, 2005Amazing album full of brilliant songs. I had actually not really heard of Green Day before this but i'm off to buy their older albums. Bye!
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JhonsonCSep 9, 2005Best rock album Ive ever heard of my life.
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jackieOct 3, 2006billie joe is hot
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kitbFeb 20, 2006thank god i found this site i was doing a speech on green day cuz i love em to death and i needed reviews to show thier the fuckin best!!!!
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mirandasMar 6, 2006I love this cd.
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uberJan 5, 2007This is equal to Dookie at least. The concept is well thought out and delivered
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ToddHFeb 25, 2007Awsome album that continues to be amazing even 2 1/2 years later. It will be a classic that will be refered to for many years to come.
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ericrFeb 3, 2007can you say BEST CD EVER!??!
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PepS!Feb 7, 2007One of the best albums ever! I can listen to it over and over again!
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mirandasFeb 9, 2007I love this cd.
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BernSJul 15, 2007I'm normally annoyed by the user votes being averaged out from some people voting 0 and the rest 10, but this is one of my favourite albums ever, so... Apparently it's not punk, but that means nothing to the likes of me. It's all very accessible pop-rock, and just plain pleasant to listen to. It's not often I can say that I love 11 songs out of 13.
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SMTMar 22, 2008
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NourezRlMay 25, 2008
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JackSMay 13, 2009All of the people below will regret the zero's you have given this album when, in twenty years time, it becomes one of the most influential albums in rock history.
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jonsNov 13, 2004phenomonoal
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KennethHNov 19, 2004Great cd Green day has defenatly hit the big time
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MattGOct 12, 2004Tremendously solid both melodically and lyrically, it also puts forth a political message the young voters need to listen to.
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z28blueNov 28, 2004Lyrical Genius! Catchy Tunes! And it all makes sense! Absolutely, hands down, the best album ive heard all year!
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AlexBOct 19, 2004One of the best albums ever! Jesus of Suburbia rocks! Green Day ROCKS!
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gregwOct 20, 2004their Best since Dookie, which is saying something.its almost as perfect as that masterpiece. GO AND BUY IT NOW!!! GREN DAY!!!!!!!!
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stevekOct 7, 2004The best Green Day album since Nimrod, and in my opinion one of the best albums ever made. Green Day has always been one of my favourite bands, and American Idiot rose them to #1 in my books. Highlights were 'Jesus of Seburbia' and 'Holiday.'
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AnthonyOct 8, 2004O Man I just got the CD and it blew my mind!!!!! I agree with everything they say that Bush is a dumbass
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SluSep 21, 2004This album is amazing, literary, schizophrenic, depressing, and a musical amalgamation of just about every style, but with the clear distinction of being Green Day. A masterpiece.
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BrianSep 22, 2004A deep,and just flat out incredible album!
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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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St.JimmySep 29, 2004Meatcritic is full of BS. American Idiot deserves a 90 or higher.
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kyleroachSep 30, 2004kicks ass
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Lt.DrebinNov 10, 2005Their best album...and that's saying a lot.
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glenngNov 2, 2005Sets the standard in the 00s!
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EmilyO.Jan 15, 2005This is such an intelligent CD with real insights. The Greenday band has really grown up, which is quite visable in "American Idiot". It was well worth the $20 I paid for it!
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kayliepDec 12, 2005I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! i can relate to it in so many ways. i fell in love with this album the moment i heard it. 10!!!
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OZyYoungJan 20, 2005Wow! THis CD is amazing.
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HelenBOct 22, 2005Fantastic work! The best rock album i've ever known.!
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douglasmDec 2, 2005An absolutely complete and stunning album, it doesnt get much better than this!
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RobFJan 30, 2005Great Album to listen from a different sound of Green Day. They did a great job doing this album about America and what has happen through the years in America. Alot of Green Day fans who are only into the punk of Green Day put Green Day had grown up a bit and change there sound and songwriting. Great Job Green Day.
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mattrOct 9, 2005One of the best rock abums i have er heard defintly greendays best
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KristinFeb 13, 2005This is the best album by greenday! I love this cd!
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PjFeb 14, 20051 word-PERFECTION!
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JoshuaEMar 12, 2005holy crap this album is amazing. green days best
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BENLMar 17, 2005Green Day's best. The only album I can listen to from start to end. Bush Bashers include American Idiot and Holiday (Holiday is better than AI). Boulevard is an extremly good song and any one who buys this cd will not be dissappointed.
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dunnolostitMar 25, 2005a good album, compared to whats around today its fantastic. Greenday will definatly make an imprint in music history.
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DavidLMar 28, 2005Just for the record, IGN gave this a 10/10
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DanielNMar 29, 2005This album is their best yet. I loved Dookie and appreciate the far more mature lyrics and outstanding music from this album. I'm hooked!
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angelabApr 10, 2005One of if not the best CD i have ever listened to. Every song is amazing and i could listen to it over and over again w/o getting bored or tired. i love all of Green Day's previous albums but this is by far the best and the most fun. My favorite track is number 10-Letterbomb.
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anonaApr 13, 2005
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DavidPApr 15, 2005
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SamMApr 18, 2005They manage to link together musically diverse songs with surprising cohesion. And here I thought they were washed up years ago.
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sophiedApr 2, 2005i think that american idot is the best album released so far by green day.
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meghancApr 26, 2005this cd was amazing, one of the best i've heard in a long time, its not the usually whiny pop-punk u get today. and like all the other green day albums i can sit through the whole thing with out wanting to skip songs or just plain turn it off
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JamesH.Apr 3, 2005Holy crap...i got this cd after reading ign's review (perfect 10) and i listen to the whole album on a regular basis. Green Day is one of those bands who just consistantly get better and more mature. One of my favorite albums of all time
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jaybApr 4, 2005this is great! and the best songs arent even the singles... whatsername is the best!
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CherelleAMay 11, 2005
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RandyEMay 14, 2005This CD will rank with Seargent Peppers.
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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.