International Superhits!

Green Day | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 13, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Reprise / Wea
• ASIN: B00005OSZE
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (264 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,880 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #13 in Music > Alternative Rock > Hardcore & Punk > American Punk
  • #21 in Music > Alternative Rock > Hardcore & Punk > Punk Revival
  • #29 in Music > Alternative Rock > Hardcore & Punk > Punk-Pop

Editorial Reviews

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Green Day takes the title International Superhits literally, offering a no-surprises compilation of all the songs that made a big dent on commercial radio. From the pop-punk heroes' breakthrough album Dookie ("Longview," "Welcome to Paradise") through Insomniac ("Brain Stew"), Nimrod ("Good Riddance [Time of Your Life]"), and Warning ("Minority"), if a record produced a hit, that song is on this album. There are only two new tracks on the Superhits (both recorded a couple of months before the album's release)--the spazzed out rock & roll singalong "Maria" and the puppy-dog love of "Poprocks & Coke." Because International Superhits doesn't pull from Green Day's early EPs and Lookout albums or offer any live variations, though, this album is really only one for the serious-minded collectors who don't want to skip past a single Green Day release. -- Jennifer Maerz

Product Description

GREEN DAY INTERNATIONAL SUPERHITS!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Green Day Fans November 29, 2001

By Michael Crane

Format:Audio CD

I don't care what anyone says. Green Day is one of my favorite bands. They are one of the main reasons for me listening to music. I've liked them since sixth grade, and they're still around. They put out great music all the time. Sure, people have given them a hard time, but I really don't see why. They are a great group who can still come up with great songs.

This CD is their greatest hits album. It contains many hits, like "Longview," "Basket Case," "Stuck with Me," "Walking Contradiction," and many more. From "Dookie" to "Warning," this CD has it all. There are even two bonus tracks, which are new songs, and one song that you could only get from a movie sountrack. It's too bad that there aren't any songs from the first two albums, but I guess that's because none of them became top hits. Though, they still could've been included somehow. Other than that, this album is pretty much perfect!

If you love Green Day, then this CD is for you! It has all of the top hits on it. I'm glad that they finally came out with a greatest hits album. It's about time.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Green Day - International Superhits Review April 17, 2002

By Erich Becker

Format:Audio CD

Green Day is one of the most outstanding bands to have ever risen in the music scene. They are the one of a few bands who have stayed true to their roots since their inception early in the 90's filled with Grunge and the leftovers from 80's hair bands. They have stayed true to their style and haven't let market influence and the rapid changing of the music industry effect their outlook.

International Superhits is a greatest hits album that features 19 of the bands major-label songs from their four album releases, and two new songs ("Maria," and "Poprocks & Coke").

The CD is laid in in chronological order starting with the bands breakthrough disc Dookie moving into the easily forgettable Insomniac then branching to the catchy Nimrod and finally settling down on the band's latest, and greatest effort, Warning.

Looking over the track listing you still see at least six, if not more, songs that you can still hear on the radio today. It just goes to further intensify that Green Day has the staying power to be around long after the they are gone (but let's hope that never happens).

Not to be outdone, Green Day also included two new tracks on this "greatest hits" album. The disc's new single, "Maria" is a catch tune that shows that the band hasn't lost their touch. The second new track "Poprocks & Coke," while isn't as catchy as "Maria," is certainly well deserving on this CD.

Green Day is one of the greatest bands to hit the mainstay in a long time, and we can only hope that they will continue to produce the same high caliber music we got on their last four CDs.... Sure any hardcore fan is going to have all of the CD's that these songs came from, but same yourself some space in your CD player and pick up International Superhits, and have all of those great songs right at your fingertips.

-Erich Becker thinks this is the greatest thing since Wadded Beef. Read more ›

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, catchy pop-punk. Nice representation of the band. December 31, 2001

A Kid's Review

Format:Audio CD

If you're a casual listener or even a diehard fan, I'd get this cd. It's excellent, all the songs are very catchy (Green Day is always catchy). It's just great pop-punk, period. It's a lot better than Blink-182 and Sum41 (although I don't mind them), so I recommend it to fans of those bands too.

Maria and Poprocks and Coke are good, although I didn't listen to them as much as the other songs. All of their Dookie hits are great, my favorites include Longview and She. J.A.R, the song from that movie, is a great song and is one of my favorites. My other favorites include Brain Stew, Hitchin' a Ride, Walking Contradiction, Waiting and Warning.

It's fun, people. Go out and buy it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Just the Hits August 27, 2005

By Music Lover

Format:Audio CD

First of all, if you're just getting into Green Day, this is a great album to have, because it shows off all of the sides of their music, and how it has progressed through the years. Their songs are fun, catchy, and very easy to like.

1. Maria- While I admit that I started laughing the first time I heard the introduction, it really is a great way to start off a song. "Maria" is one of two brand-new tracks on the CD, and goes into some political lyrics. (Some foreshadowing, perhaps?) Not their best song, but certainly not bad.

2. Poprocks and Coke- Really, the song has nothing to do with either poprocks or Coke, but the instruments are toned down, it has a nice melody, and is the second of two new songs on the disc.

3. Longview- The song that pushed Green Day into the mainstream, "Longview" is a great track with exceptional bass work by Mike Dirnt, inventive lyrics, and a good melody.

4. Welcome to Paradise- More great bass work, especially in the bass and later bass/guitar solos by Mike and lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. Tempo changes and and good melody make this a solid track.

5. Basket Case- Probably one of my favorite Green Day songs. The lyrics are witty, it has a great melody, and I love how the drums and bass come in halfway through the first chorus. Also great drum work by Tre Cool.

6. When I Come Around- Probably one of the first Green Day songs I heard, I loved it then and still do now. The instruments aren't as hardcore as in some of their other songs, but there is no doubt that the performance of this at Woodstock '94 made them very popular.

7. She- Deeper lyrics than some of thier other early songs, "She" shows us what a mature songwriter Billie Joe can be. The song is quite good, too.

8.... J.A.R.- The only track on the CD not penned by Billie Joe (it was written by Mike). While his lyrics may not be as inventive, it is by no means a bad song, and the ending with the bass accompaniment is great.

9. Geek Stink Breath- I have to commend Green Day for writing a song with lyrics this deep and about a subject this serious. The song is about a bad drug habit, and it certainly would convince anyone to stay off of them. Ambitious, but certainly well done.

10. Brain Stew- The instrumentals in this are great, and Billie Joe's changed his voice a bit, but it fits the song and it is very catchy.

11. Jaded- This song tops out at about a minute and a half. Probably the most traditional punk song on the album, short and hyper fast, but it can get tiring just listening to it.

12. Walking Contradiction- The lyrics of this song are wonderful, very inventive, and it showcases what the band is about.

13. Stuck With Me- This song has a good melody, and while some of the lyrics may not be quite as original as other songs, it has a good sound and is very singable.

14. Hitchin a Ride- Another song with great lyrics, it also boasts a good guitar solo and an interesting melody.

15. Time of Your Life (Good Riddance)- Probably the song that most people have heard without realizing who it's actually sung by. This song truly shows what a great, meaningful songwriter Billie Joe can be, and even though it sounds nothing like most of their other stuff, you can't help but love it.

16. Redundant- It has great guitar melodies and the chorus has a good sound, some more good lyrics, too.

17. Nice Guiys Finish Last- I never heard the song before I bought the album, but it's now one of my favorites. Great melody, catchy, fun, and a really good song.

18. Minority- I love the infusion of accordian/harmonica into this song, and the live version is even better. My mom says it sounds like an "Irish drinking song," but I first heard it when I was 12, and I liked it then, and even remembered the words four years later when I hadn't heard it since.

19. Warning- Another catchy song with great lyrics, it isn't as "punk" or heavily instrumentated as some of their earlier songs, but it's still great.

20. Waiting- Probably different than any other song on here, certainly "poppier," it still has a great melody and the instruments are good, too.

21. Macy's Day Parade- A very quiet song for Green Day, it is another of my new favorites. Billie Joe's voice sounds incredible when there are no instruments competing with it, and it's another example of good, mature, songwriting. Read more ›