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Gotta say that I'm not too fond on any of them, but for different reasons. Mostly presentation, specially on the demos side. For my consideration, the demos should be able to showcase an evolution (if they choose demos from different stages of writing, like the Nimrod ones) but they end up being presented in a messy way, and it bothers me. Warning demos seems to be the most consistent on that task, as American Idiot ones. I like the AI ones specially because it shows they actually disassembled whole songs to make the record, best example is Lowlife. B-sides are ok, for most part. For the live shows they went stingy and didn't pay for the covers and snippets, witch is sad not to be able to experience a uncut live show. Three special mentions: - Dookie outtakes are good for the most part, but pitch corrected voices on old releases sounds really bad. Chris Dugan did a good job trying to recreate the mixes (as Jerry Finn passed away long time ago, and the songs were never mixed properly), but the election of correcting the voices is lame. I expected a remix of J.A.R, as it never sounded finished to me, that hi-hat is too loud, but didn't happened. - Reprise did a really bad move in trying to masking the demo of walking the dog as a new source but actually is the mp3 rip from ages ago. Raw capitalism. - They missed the chance to finally show the original versions of Chump and Longview.

As much as I like to nitpick things (as any obsessive fan would), the recent string of deluxe editions have really been a gift with what I believe is enough new and exciting content to re-buy an album that you already own. But it's been fascinating that they've taken a different approach with each of them, so I wanted to shoutout what I think works. Ironically, the first anniversary edition that started it all, Insomniac, is discounted from the list due to being much more barebones. Though it was seemingly the catalyst that convinced the label that fans are hungry for these types of releases. The best release that I keep coming back to is Nimrod 25. This is where they got it right; the album was supported by a whole disc of demos, and one of my favorite concerts of the era. I can't really think of any glaring omissions. I would like to hear Richard Dodd's remix of the album, but I wonder what the best presentation of that would be. Dookie 30 didn't disappoint either. The Barcelona show wouldn't have been my first pick for a live show, but it's still a nice time capsule. The main attraction was actually the Woodstock '94 show; I was confined to listening to this as a vinyl rip for years, now I have it in pristine CD quality. As for the demos and rarities, the Dookie demos have been the stuff of legend for years, and floated around as shoddy bootlegs. I'm grateful that we got an entire disc filled with demos and outtakes, but I'm still a little bummed at what was left out. Of the cassette demos that were previously leaked, I see the unique songs like Don't Wanna Fall in Love and the instrumental tracks as glaring omissions. There's no way they could have included everything, especially with the redundancy of tracks, but I think the curation of cuts could have been handled better; i.e. we have a demo of J.A.R. included, as opposed to a unique acoustic demo. Nevertheless, the quality of the previously leaked tracks is pristine, and is like listening to them for the first time. Billie Joe helped make this set even more special by donating his early 4-track demos that have never been heard before. One of my favorite parts of the release are the Dookie versions of 409 and Christie Road. Rob Cavallo worked some magic and made these outtakes sound exactly like the rest of the album. The accompanying essay mentions that 2000 Light Years Away was also part of these sessions, so that was disappointing to not include. Not to end on a sour note, but the Shenanigans B-sides and J.A.R. were also included. The inclusion isn't the issue, it's that three widely-available tracks made the cut when there were many, many other rarities that didn't. American Idiot might have been up there in second place, but there was a fatal flaw; they used the wrong master on CD. Everyone knows 2000s CDs were compromised by their loudness, and American Idiot was released smack dab in the middle of that era. The album was remastered in 2012; this was used for streaming and vinyl, but somehow left off the CD? This kind of quality control issue at the heart of an album anniversary release really sets my rating back. Otherwise, my thoughts were pretty similar to the Nimrod release; I loved the choice of live show, and enjoyed the entire disc of brand new demos. There was also another entire disc dedicated to B-sides. Now, I already busted my ass tracking down the CD singles for their B-sides, but I still appreciate having them all in one convenient place. Unlike Dookie, there was no "Shenanigans" for post-Warning B-sides. Only thing missing is the outtakes that were release in the 21CB era. Warning is another straightforward release. Once again, I'm completely onboard with the choice of live concert. However, they allegedly cut two songs from the concert? I still don't know whether it was confirmed that "When I Come Around" and "Church on Sunday" were played at that show, but making the decision to consciously cut them from the set would be pure lunacy, especially since Church on Sunday would become a rare deep cut from the era. We also have another solid assortment of brand new demos. We also have a good deal of recycling with four already widely available tracks; Outsider, Scumbag, Suffocate, and Poprocks & Coke. It's not so much a strike against the album, since it's not like it's taking the place of something else, but their inclusion is inconsistent; Outsider and Scumbag make sense, but then we have Suffocate from the Nimrod sessions. We have Poprocks & Coke from International Superhits, but not the version of Maria recorded for that album. Did they want to include all the tracks from International Superhits and Shenanigans across these releases or not? If you're a completist, you'll still have to buy them. Finally, I'd like to shoutout the rest of the outtakes. The B-sides NOT included on Shenanigans were Don't Want to Know if You're Lonely and the first version of Maria, and the brand new Otis remixes of Macy's Day Parade and Waiting. I think a couple live B-sides weren't included, but I'm not as concerned about those. So there you have it. Even though it was ranked best to worst, I think the quality across all four releases is pretty consistent and the wealth of unreleased content makes them must-buys.

I'm still searching for it haha. I searched through all of Soulseek a little while ago, they only had the clean alternative radio edit. It's funny that I used to hear this version on the radio so many times that it was the default version of the song in my mind.

I'm late to the party, but I just wanted to share my thoughts as a Green Day fan and coffee drinker (probably the target audience). I'm no coffee snob, but I really enjoyed picking up a cup of their brew in the morning. I'm usually lazy and settle for K-cup, so having a stronger and more robust brew like this was a treat. I was lucky that I had a participating Speedway near my house and a 7-11 near work, so I was always close to a cup (or a Kerplunk Slurpee in the summer). I was even able to get my Punk Bunny K-Cups from Speedway for home. I didn't know how good I had it back then. They phased out the coffee pots at Speedway and then 7-11. I was crushed because I was secretly hoping it would always be an option. Then they later brought back Mike Dirnt’s “Turn Up The Bass” medium roast at Speedway. Haven't been there in a little while, so I hope that's still there. Anyways, I found the 7-11 Colombia coffee is close enough to Punk Bunny, so that's been my replacement since then.

There's been some good songs this year, but I'm ready for some great albums to drop. There's just not any massive releases that have been announced yet.

Stick a fork in 'em Here’s how this works: The correct song title is hidden in that chaos That title is also your discount code Enter it at checkout for a SECRET amount off **no space in code if necessary   "Another turning point A coffee stain on the road Time grabs you by the wrist And reminds you you’re a toad So make the best of this test And don’t ask why It’s not a question But a lesson brewed in time It’s something reprehensible But in the end it’s time To finally have a dance-off with that mime"     NAME THAT SONG!   Game ends Friday (2/20/26) @ Midnight

Just listening through to the album again for the first time in a while and I still love it. So sad I only ever got to see them play TADIKM and missed the rest of the tour (health and stuff).

It's Green Day day again today https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Am2ARMvqb/

Another one from my collection here https://www.instagram.com/p/DU8lUVuApWU/?igsh=d3F1cHV5cGZmajkz

This made my day

Time for a random photo here. I like this one:

Just realised Sum 41 Thanks for Nothig and GD 21 Guns have the same chords progression EDIT: I mean intro

Thanks! Might add it to the collection then

Yes, it's the Special Edition with a bonus DVD including the videos for Holiday and Boulevard of Broken Dreams and an interesting and funny Making of for both videos. It's this one: https://www.discogs.com/release/9680988-Green-Day-American-Idiot

Does anyone know the dvd included in this?

Happy Birthday, Billie Joe!! 🎉 Your music helped me through hard times. Thank you😊

My birthday is on a 17th. My son's is too.

Every good thing I have or had in life is thanks to this man.

Happy Birthday Billie Joe! Thank you for providing hope at a time when the world really needs it.

Absolutely! I think Bouncing Off The Wall came on for me the other day, and I was like, "Dang, I'm craving Rev Rad," haha . I honestly haven't listened to that album in a hot minute.

Happy Birthday Billie ❤️

https://www.instagram.com/p/DU2gD7KDr5p/?igsh=YmJ2MWE5c2dqbjNt the man himself

I completely understand why we haven’t seen any pics, but I would love to see him with his grand daughter!

Billie's birthday and Pancake Day, best day ever! I ate many pancakes in his honour Happy birthday Billie! Cake time https://imgur.com/a/IA1LgKT

From greendayitalianrageandlove on IG: Billie with Kevin‘s little son 🥰