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Rating: THE REVIEW
Two years before the "Enema Of The State" boom by Blink 182, Green Day had already created their masterpiece! "Nimrod": 18 tracks for an album that, in terms of quality, far surpasses the very famous "Dookie". The beautiful thing is that various genres are found here: there's the punk rock in the G.D. style, there’s pop rock, there are rock ballads, there are (at times) acoustic guitars and strings, harmonica and trumpets, a splash of ska... so what more could you want?
It kicks off with "Nice Guys Finish Last", continues with the ups and downs, the tranquility, and the hell of "Hitchin A Ride" enriched by an unusual violin, and reaches the powerful "The Grouch". With "Scattered", "All The Time", and "Uptight", you return to the times of "Dookie"; while with "Redundant" and "Worry Rock" you notice the new style embarked on by the three from Oakland: the pop rock ballad, which will characterize "Warning". You need to get to track 8 "I Hate You" to really let loose: frenzied rhythm, guitar, drums, and bass chasing each other, and lyrics that are nothing short of sick (indeed as Billie Joe declared: "the record label didn't include the lyrics in the booklet because of my filthy mouth!").
Another surprise is “Last Ride In”, an instrumental (a bit repetitive) that seems to have come out of a Hawaiian group. "Jinx" and "Haushinka" maintain the Green Day brand. "Walking Alone" makes you think... of The Beatles! Listen to believe! The fast punk of "Reject" leads to the metallic (and ugly) "Take Back". You are consoled with the amusing "King For A Day" characterized by ska-style trumpets.
The real gem is in the simplicity of "Time Of Your Life", in those strings that give you goosebumps! It was an unusual choice to release it as the first single, but it’s a spectacular song even though it's not in the G.D. style! With the punk rock of "Prosthetic Head", you can go wild to shake off the melancholy of the previous track and brilliantly close an album that teaches that even punk rock can evolve.
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Green Day’s Nimrod is hailed as a masterpiece that surpasses even Dookie in quality. Featuring 18 diverse tracks, it blends punk rock, pop rock, ska, and ballads. Signature energetic songs mix with experimental choices, showcasing the band’s evolving sound. Standouts include 'Time of Your Life' and the frenetic 'I Hate You.' The album proves that punk rock can grow and diversify while keeping its core energy.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Green Day
American rock band formed in 1986 in the East Bay area of California. Core members: Billie Joe Armstrong (vocals, guitar), Mike Dirnt (bass), Tré Cool (drums). Known for blending punk energy with melodic hooks.62 Reviews
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By SandydeiNovanta
Let's admit it; by now, they are a band for girls totally incapable of understanding or remotely grasping the concept of rock.
This is pop-punk, and it’s now sad that bands like the Doors, Hawkwind, Velvet Underground, Led Zeppelin no longer exist because they are pressed by the mainstream commercialism of record companies.
By Trofeo
This album is the farthest thing from a concept album and the definition of pure punk, even in the face of the Californian variant of the genre.
"Nimrod" is yet another breaking album that took away a good chunk of Green Day’s followers but gained them new approvals and a new fan base.
