Three-chord punk anthems, sprawling rock operas, indie-label hustle, and mainstream radio domination — their catalog has far more range than critics usually credit. Which album holds up best?
1Revolution RadioGreen Day's energetic 2016 return, debuting at number one with a focused collection of punk-rock anthems after a muted prior trilogy.1000pts
2DookieGreen Day's 1994 major-label debut, a punk-pop explosion that defined a generation and sold over 10 million copies worldwide.705pts
3Father of All MotherfuckersGreen Day's 2020 album, a brisk 26-minute burst of garage rock and glam stomp and the band's shortest record, led by the title single.546pts
4InsomniacGreen Day's raw and aggressive 1995 follow-up to Dookie, deliberately avoiding polish in favor of harder, faster punk energy.488pts
521st Century BreakdownGreen Day's 2009 second rock opera, larger in scope than American Idiot and winner of the Grammy for Best Rock Album.488pts
6¡Tré!The 2012 trilogy closer, released early in December, mixing anthemic rock and ballads such as Brutal Love and X-Kid.488pts
7SaviorsGreen Day's 2024 album, a spirited and varied collection that showed the band still vital after 35 years, featuring 'The American Dream Is Killing Me'.488pts
8American IdiotGreen Day's 2004 rock opera and cultural phenomenon, a scathing political commentary that won a Grammy and became a Broadway musical.488pts
9¡Uno!The 2012 first part of Green Day's album trilogy, a punchy power-pop and punk collection led by the singles Oh Love and Kill the DJ.423pts
10NimrodGreen Day's diverse 1997 album blending punk, ska, acoustic ballads, and orchestral touches, including the fan-favorite 'Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)'.349pts
11¡Dos!The 2012 second instalment of Green Day's trilogy, a garage-rock leaning set inspired by their side project Foxboro Hot Tubs, featuring Stray Heart.349pts
12KerplunkGreen Day's 1991 indie label album that showed a sharp, melodic punk craft that would soon conquer mainstream rock.263pts
1339/SmoothGreen Day's 1990 debut on Lookout! Records, recorded with drummer John Kiffmeyer, showcasing the teenage trio's catchy pop-punk on songs like At the Library.163pts
14WarningGreen Day's experimental 2000 album incorporating acoustic folk and roots influences into their punk framework in a bold creative turn.163pts
