Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I was never what you would call a Green Day fan...sure I liked some of the hits off the first couple disks, but I pegged Green Day as another flash-in-the-pan 90's band like Sublime or Stone Temple Pilots. When I was given American Idiot as a Christmas gift it wasn't high on my priority list to listen to. Well just this past weekend I popped it in my stereo and I was blown away. This is not what I expected at all. I love the blend of musical elements found on American Idiot. You actually get a rich blend of punk rock and hard rock, mixed with a healthy dose of classic rock elements. This is the way music should be going. Instead of a nice, radio-friendly (i.e. boring)album, Green Day has put out one of the most innovative and addictive cd's of the new decade. The title song, which many reviewers are slamming, is the perfect tune to open the album. From the catchy chorus to the excellent drum track, and the great guitar work, American Idiot just clicks! You will not be able to get this tune out of your head! "Jesus of Suburbia" is amazing. The time changes, the lyrics, the variety of muscial styles.....you just have to hear this tune. I won't waste your time with a song-by-song rundown, but let me say that after three listens all the way through...I just can't find a week song on the album. If you are looking for an answer to today's American Idol-Jessica-Ashlee-Simpson-Spears-Timberlake no-talents...then treat yourself to some music that will get your blood pumping...music that features actual musicians. Pick up American Idiot!