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Top 20 Major Label Debuts by Indie Bands That Made the Leap 5. Green Day – Dookie No one makes adolescent boredom sound as cool as Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong. That’s why 21 years after its release, Dookie is still one of the most listenable punk albums ever made. Like its angrier older cousin Nevermind, Dookie carried a lot of weight when it was released, simultaneously propelling Green Day into the spotlight and punk into the mainstream. The band’s third album finally came to fruition when Green Day struck a deal with Reprise, which set them up with producer Rob Cavallo. With his help, the raccoon-eyed rockers managed to attain the Black Sabbath/Sex Pistols production style they were looking for while capturing the angsty adolescence that ultimately became the band’s staple. And when it comes down to it, the album’s youthful spirit is what makes it a classic. The album cover displays cartoon chaos, the title refers to the band’s post-tour-food diarrhea, and throughout the whole album, Armstrong drawls apathetic lyrics like “Twiddle my thumbs just for a bit/ I’m sick of all the same old shit.” Hell, even the name “Green Day” is a cheesy nod to the band’s love of cannabis. No matter the era, a pissed-off high schooler can find solace in Dookie’s perfect immaturity. –Danielle Janota http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/06/top-20-major-label-debuts-by-indie-bands-that-made-the-leap/

I always wanted Church On Sunday to go up a key during the repeated choruses at the end, because it would've been funny. And then they made my wish come true by doing exactly that with a song that sounds like it. Actually my favourite thing about Static Age . The surprise sax solo when they play it live is pretty cool too.

I agree, the sax solo is fantastic. I'm watching biab on tv right now. The person who did subtitles misheard every other word. One could guess he's not saying "be cool" before a drum fill and a close-up on tre. lol

More like 10 random well known pop punk bands of the 90s/00s. I don't believe most of them are "influential". Also completely ridiculous that the Offspring isn't there. Not bad! Especially when they really only narrowly fit the genre. And QOTSA and Rammstein are there so I'm happy.

American Idiot is #10 in Loudwire 'Top 100 Hard Rock+Metal albums of 21st Century'. http://loudwire.com/top-100-hard-rock-metal-albums-21st-century/?fb7#photogallery-1=92 That's great!

*Casually wanders into thread* *Leaves thread quickly, questioning his sexual orientation*

My God he's beautiful. I must go take a cold shower now.

I'm sure this is old news, but you can sing the chorus of Static Age at the same time as the chorus to Church on Sunday. My youngest aspiring singer son likes to demonstrate, every time I play either song.

I just thought of something. Has Billie ever stated that he took the title of the song (Static Age) from the Misfits album? It seems likely.

If you had thrown in Static Age you would have hit all my favorites from 21CB

Speaking of 21st Century Breakdown (which is IMO a STELLAR record), I want some songs like American Eulogy, Restless Heart Syndrome, East Jesus Nowhere, and Horseshoes and Handgrenades on the new album.

Yeah sorry, I meant primarily If his guitar was pants he'd be kicked off planes.

This is how I became a Green Day fan.

oh my