What do you think of Green Day's American Idiot, comparing this album to their other albums?

[DeannaBarratt]

I am writing a dissertation for college, and this is relevant to the question I am asking. My main question is 'How was Green Day's American Idiot album perceived by the public, and how is it their best album?' So, in relation to this, I would like to know what your thoughts are on American Idiot and to compare this to their other albums. Is American Idiot their best album? What makes it good, technically and mentally?

[Boulevard of Brexit Dreams]

Just search 'personal album ranking' in the search bar, that thread will probably give you most of what you need

[Thatsername]

You're writing a dissertation about Green Day? Wow, I definitely chose the wrong subject at university.

Yeah, I think a look into some older threads could help, I also remember this one: