American Idiot
by Green Day
  • Record Label: Reprise
  • Release Date: Sep 21, 2004
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 835 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 763 out of 835
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 835
  3. Negative: 50 out of 835

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  1. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    This is a masterpiece.
    Best songs: Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Jesus of Suburbia, American Idiot, Wake Me Up When September Ends, Holiday, Give Me Novacaine
    Worst songs: -
  2. lucas_alves24
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos 3 melhores álbuns do Green Day de toda a história da banda.
    Incrivelmente bem escrito, arranjo dos acordes sequencialmente bem colocados, a história por trás de Jimmy muito bem feita e extremamente criativa. Uma dádiva do século 21 vindo de uma banda pouco valorizada atualmente, mas que realmente possui seu devido reconhecimento pelo mundo dada a trajetória da banda ao longo do final dos anos 80 e início dos anos 90.    … Expand
  3. Justanotherfake
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    There won't be an album like American Idiot, this good and this passionate, with awesome multi-part songs like jesus of suburbia and homecoming, slow and emotional moments like Give me novocaine and Are we the waiting and uplifting songs like Holiday and St. Jimmy (not to mention letterbomb, what a song, guys). A roller coaster of emotions, incredible concept...
  4. third
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    Great album. The greatest Green Day album in my opinion. Ever since this album, Green Day has not been able to capture the same spark this album had.
  5. LaPetiteHobbit
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums ever made!ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
  6. jmasen
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Great album, had it all. Best album on Earth. Green Day have gone to another level with this.
  7. itcouldbejake
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    First things first: there's a reason there's a Broadway musical of this album.

    In this album, Billie Joe Armstrong belts out his views of the country while telling the story of the Jesus of Suburbia. Every single song is powerful and meaningful, whether it's a slow ballad like Are We The Waiting, Give Me Novocaine, and Wake Me Up When September Ends, or a fast-paced song like American    First things first: there's a reason there's a Broadway musical of this album.

    In this album, Billie Joe Armstrong belts out his views of the country while telling the story of the Jesus of Suburbia. Every single song is powerful and meaningful, whether it's a slow ballad like Are We The Waiting, Give Me Novocaine, and Wake Me Up When September Ends, or a fast-paced song like American Idiot, St Jimmy, or Letterbomb, or a full-on rock opera like Jesus of Suburbia or Homecoming.

    Lyrically, this album is perfect, Billie Joe Armstrong's vocals always deliver, and the band sounds incredible behind him. The story and meaning behind this album is second to none, and it's full of songs you can replay over and over again. It's very easily a perfect 10.

    SONG TIERS

    FLAWLESS: Wake Me Up When September Ends
    PERFECT: Jesus Of Suburbia, Homecoming, Boulevard of Broken Dreams
    AMAZING: Holiday, Extraordinary Girl, St Jimmy, Whatsername
    GREAT: American Idiot, She's A Rebel, Letterbomb, Give Me Novocaine, Are We The Waiting
    GOOD: n/a
    OKAY: n/a
    BAD: n/a
    TERRIBLE: n/a    … Expand
  8. leogarcia132002
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    Even from the first listening it is a perfect album, over time it is a rock album that has kept respect.
  9. Quadmusictaste
    Mar 16, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best story driven album a lost boy st jimmy on his quest for his love whatsername and AMERICAN POLITICS on songs like "holiday" and "American idiot" THE SONG! And the story telling songs like "Jesus Of Suburbia" And "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" Which is my 3rd Favorite Song OF ALL TIME!! and the parts in the album that are good but best for adding the story like "are we waiting?" And "st Jimmy" "give me nova cane" and "shes a rebel" FAVORITE SONG : BLVD OF BROKEN DREAMS LEAST FAVORITE SONG : ST JIMMY RATING 9/10… Expand
  10. janepatrick
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    Are We the Waiting is a truly underrated song that I never hear anyone talking about, and I wish I did.
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#98 Best Album of 2004
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#2 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#4 Most Shared Album of 2004

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Billboard
    80
    It is exactly what the band needs to boost itself to the next level of pop-punk prowess.
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  2. E! Online
    83
    There's still plenty of spunk in to be found in this Sgt. Pepper-lite.
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  3. Dot Music
    80
    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.
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