R_Z-Log Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I'm really surprised that there isn't already an "official" thread for this yet, which makes me think there is and I'm just not seeing it. SO, Mods please close or move this if need be! But anyway, today is Dookie's 20th anniversary!! HOORAY!!!! Here's my ode to the album that changed my life :-) On February 1st 1994, Green Day released their third album. It would be the album to make them a household name and skyrocket them into super stardom. I was nine years old. I first heard the album shortly after turning ten later that year. Some boys in my class were listening to it on their walkman (haha), and (being the nosy kid that I was), I asked them what they were listening to. They showed me the album cover, and let me listen to it for a few seconds. I honestly can't remember if I liked it or not, but I know that it was like nothing that I had ever heard before, and it certainly didn't sound like anything that my parents ever listened to. I'm pretty sure my initial reaction was a "Whoa, what is this??" kind of thing, more than anything else. The answer of course, was that it was an album called "Dookie" by a band named "Green Day." If we're being honest here, it's not my favorite Green Day album, BUT it's the album that opened my eyes to a whole new world of music that I never knew existed. It started my branching away from what my parents were listening to, and creating my own musical identity. It was the album that introduced me to the band that changed my life, and for all of those reasons it will always hold a special place in my heart. SO, without further ado, Happy 20th anniversary Dookie, you old fart! The end :-) Sorry, I copied and pasted from my FB status haha. So yeah! Happy anniversary Dookie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 There was a thread for the fact that the anniversary is coming up, we might as well have a new one now it's arrived though so I've closed it and directed people to here Yay for Dookie! It's insane that's it's 20 years old, and it's still fabulous as ever. Excuse me while I listen to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don'tdreamitbeit Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Woo! Happy Birthday! What's everyone's favorite song from the album? It is a hard choice, but mine might be When I Come Around because it is one of the songs that got me really into Green Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Seagull Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Woo! Happy Birthday! What's everyone's favorite song from the album? It is a hard choice, but mine might be When I Come Around because it is one of the songs that got me really into Green Day Basket Case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Z-Log Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Woo! Happy Birthday! What's everyone's favorite song from the album? It is a hard choice, but mine might be When I Come Around because it is one of the songs that got me really into Green Day Mine is Having A Blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Mine's Longview, it's the epitome of a Green Day song for me. Has everything I love, the lyrics about an unusual subject that are honest, dark and funny all at once, the quirky jazz vibe and fantastic bassline, the contrast between the chilled out verses and the energetic chorus when the guitar and drums kick in. Best Green Day song ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karol Oliveira Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Happy 20th anniversary, Dookie!!! One of the most important albums of my life. The first Green Day album I've heard, almost decade ago (it'll be 10 years in July) during a school trip. My friend had said that I'd certainly like it. And oh, the cover was so awesome!! When the first drum beats of Burnout hit my ears, I instantly became hooked. Good memories! I've already listened to it today and intend to listen one more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 It's gotta be Having A Blast. The reckless abandon in the chorus is incredible. That said, I love, love, love When I Come Around. I always kind of forget about it and then absolutely freak out for it live, every time. And I hate Longview, it's a terrible song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Of Rage and Love Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 And I hate Longview, it's a terrible song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 It's gotta be Having A Blast. The reckless abandon in the chorus is incredible. That said, I love, love, love When I Come Around. I always kind of forget about it and then absolutely freak out for it live, every time. And I hate Longview, it's a terrible song. Strange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 subjective line breaks: sub|jec|tive Pronunciation: /səbˈdʒɛktɪv ADJECTIVE 1. based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions: 'his views are highly subjective' 'there is always the danger of making a subjective judgement' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaBJA Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Happy Birthday Love this album: my favorite songs: Longview, Basket Case and FOD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaïs. Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 "Basket Case"; Tre's drum fills are great, it's the catchiest goddamn thing ever written, and those opening lines...*shivers* Perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirntbag Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Ahhh, I made a 'favourite songs on Dookie' post on tumblr if anyone wants to see. My fave by far is 'In the End'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darenmay Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I still can't decide which my favorite album is between Dookie and American Idiot. But I think now, it's Dookie. Happy 20th birthday, Dookie! hope that Green Day post something about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross_19 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Happy 20th Dookie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyRottenForgotten Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 My favorite is either Emenius Sleepus, Sassafras Roots, or FOD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxymore Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Happy fucking birthday Dookie ! My fav is When I come around, I managed to make my best friend fan of this song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Seagull Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 And I hate Longview, it's a terrible song. If I didn't hate your before I hate you know. #NotWorthyOfAMod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 If I didn't hate your before I hate you know. #NotWorthyOfAMod Like a dagger through my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxymore Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 And I hate Longview, it's a terrible song. I can't having read this. (kidding, everyone has his own tastes) (but still) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuricanIDIOT Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Happy Birthday Dookie ! Favorite songs would be Coming Clean,Burnout,Having A Blast,and Basket Case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Greendayfan Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Happy Birthday Dookie! Legendary album. I can't believe it has been 20 years. It does not seem like it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florence Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Happy 20th Birthday, Dookie! Eternally thankful that I got to hear & see this legendary album live last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Longview is a fantastic song. One of the most unique and complete songs Green Day has ever written with cool contributions from guitar, bass, and drum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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