Green Day took small steps out of its comfort zone on American Idiot, but Breakdown finds the band going bolder, mixing in elements of mariachi ('Peacemaker') and klezmer ('¡Viva La Gloria!')
Originally released in 1983, "From The Cradle To The Grave" is a seminal album in the UK punk scene, with its raw energy, socially conscious lyrics, and infectious hooks. The album's title track is a scathing critique of Thatcher-era Britain.
The raw energy of The Adolescents announced the birth of the So. Cal. Punk scene. Brash lyrics and furious playing were their hallmarks that led to a cult status among punk afficianados.
Green Day's third studio album Dookie was released in February 1994, and has since sold over 15 million copies worldwide, including 10 million in the US (RIAA Diamond certified).