American Idiot [Single, Explicit Lyrics, Enhanced]

Green Day | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 31, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Explicit Lyrics, Enhanced
• Label: Reprise / Wea
• ASIN: B0002T7ZKW
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,895 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. American Idiot

2. Too Much Too Soon

3. Bonus Materials [CD-ROM Track]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Purchase, September 1, 2004

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G. Ventura - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Idiot (Audio CD)

Green Day is back to their old roots (not to say I didn't love Warning) with their new single American Idiot. It's a pure punk rock anthem with great drums a strong message and an addictive chorus. Kerrang said Green Day have rarely sounded this good; I'd say they've never sounded so good.
Too Much Too Soon is a good rock 'n roll song with Green Day's punk rock vibe pumped into it. The lyrics are not political and go back to old Green Day ("Now it sucks to be you"..."I hope you rest in peices") Very cool song.
I've also heard the song Letterbomb from American Idiot (the album) and I can't wait to hear what Kerrang calls "Green Day's Masterpiece."

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars First single sounds promising, August 31, 2004

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eric_f (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Idiot (Audio CD)

"American Idiot," the first single off Green Day's upcoming new album, is a hint that they've gone back to their roots. This song could have easily been on their Insomniac album. It's pure punk-rock. And that's cool, because it's what Green Day does best. There's also some great drumming from Tre Cool. A really good song. Don't expect to hear anything too new, just good ol' Green Day.

This single has a b-side called "Too Much Too Soon" which is also a rocker, but has more of a fun feel to it. Very catchy. I would even say it's better than "American Idiot." CD also has an enhanced section with a link to a special website although I can't figure out exactly what's being offered there.

A recommended purchase, and for dirt cheap. Can't beat that with a stick. Good stuff.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Preview, August 31, 2004

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Patrick - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Idiot (Audio CD)

I have been a Green Day fan for a while, and I've listened to all their music. If this single is any indication of the full-length album, American Idiot will be better than anything that they've done before, including Dookie. The title track is another masterpiece by the great Billie Joe Armstrong. Even after 15 years of writing songs, this guy just isn't showing any signs of slowing down. The second track, Too Much Too Soon is a non-album track but is still good enough to make another band's greatest hits collection. This was the first Green Day CD that has a parental advisory sticker, but I don't think it's really warrented; there's only a few curses. For only 3 bucks, this single is a steal.