American Idiot
Green Day
2004
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Release: 2004
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Reported dates in 2004.html. Not independently established; neighboring dates can reflect album/single or regional differences.
American Idiot original single - Rhino
Explicit August 2004 single release before the album. Only the year is used, avoiding regional format-day differences.
American Idiot - Rhino original album and tracklist
Original 2004 release metadata and thirteen-track album listing, including the separate full Jesus of Suburbia suite and individual Holiday, Boulevard and Wake Me Up tracks.
Inspiration and background
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The song was inspired by the band's criticism of American media and politics.
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Sources for this information
Owner-supplied 2004.html, position 85
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