“Father of All Motherfuckers” uniquely blends elements of punk rock, contemporary rock, rock ‘n’ roll and pop. It displays a distinct contrast from Green Day’s whimsically aggressive ‘90s hits, but is captivating nonetheless. On this album, the band reveals how musical innovation means ...
Green Day's third album, and major-label debut, made immediate stars of its California-based twentysomething trio. Within a decade they'd resurrect the rock opera, but onDookieGreen Day delivered
39.Fleetwood Mac– Los Angeles by way of London group Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate relationship band: easygoing music belying troubling lyrics, derived from notorious romances in the group. Playing folk, blues, and soft rock, they are loaded with talented musicians — Peter Green on guitar in...
Phil Lynott’s resonant street poetry and the band’s distinctive harmony guitars. “The Boys Are Back in Town” and “Cowboy Song” are the epics on this, their greatest album, but the Irish rock group’s secret weapon was always its musical roots, put to memorable use in “Emerald.”...
“It’s been nothing short of inspiring watching this band transcend three generations and seeing so many young people out there enjoyingDookiefor the first time and referring toAmerican Idiotwhen they first saw it on Broadway as a musical. That’s how they discovered Green Day, parents of ...
B+/4.5 stars; an album displaying some truly astonishing musical skills! I have to admit that this album would most certainly have earned higher marks had the music been more in the styles that I prefer. social review comments | PM BrufordFreak | Review Permalink Posted Tuesday, May 27, ...
with classic tunes edging for the spotlight, Green Day's third album, and major-label debut, made immediate stars of its California-based twentysomething trio. Within a decade they'd resurrect the rock opera, but onDookieGreen Day delivered their masterpiece, a guide for punk bands going ...
A non-musical factor that could explain this development is the conscious transition that certain rock (and non-rock) artists made from singles-based music towards a bigger development of the album as a cohesive lyrical and thematic whole (an important step towards the popularization of the so-...
Known for her raw onstage energy and reckless personal life, Love's numerous stints in rehab and legal troubles have often overshadowed her musical achievements. Nevertheless, her resilience and determination have allowed her to remain an influential figure in the world of alternative rock. Di...
Also ranks #1 on The Best Sister Bands & Musical Groups, Ranked Also ranks #3 on The Best Bands Named After Body Parts 27 Green Day 817 votes Emerging from the punk rock scene of California's Bay Area in the early '90s, this trio quickly became one of the most successful bands of t...