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Nimrod came along two years after 1995's Insomniac and was the first indication of Green Day's willingness to stretch the boundaries of punk rock. The fullness of the record is first hinted at on "Hitchin' a Ride", which starts out chug-a-lugging and then breaks into a raging rocker. "Redundant" is accented with some psyched-out guitar work and has Billie Joe Armstrong singing a good deal more than usual. The wonderful "Platypus (I Hate You)" speed-rocks with abandon and recalls the early days of L.A. punk (a little Dickies here, a little Descendents there). The biting "Take it Back" is a snarling throwback to hard punk, and "Prosthetic Head" is an infectious ditty that counts among the very best on the album. Most surprising is "Last Ride In", an instrumental nod to the sensual surf-and-sun life. Of course, the crown jewel of the collection is the sentimental, acoustic "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)", which seemed nearly inescapable when it was released. Beyond these standouts, even the "usual" Green Day fare here has punch. --Lorry Fleming
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It is such a shame to see a great band like Green Day being the target of so much negative criticism (or it seems that way here in the States). Here is a band who can make great music, are incredibly impressive when performing live, and they never seem to put out an album with the sole purpose of being popular or on TV so much. (If that were the case, they would release more albums at a time.) Green Day is one of my all time favourites and they continue to do nothing but impress me. "Nimrod" is an excellent album with a ton of great songs.
You can see how much the band has matured and how they have grown musically. They are always willing to try new things, which is something you really see lacking in some of these newer punk or alternative bands. The guitar playing is great, the drumming is always impressive, and the singing and lyrics are reflections of top-notch talent.
EVERY song on this album is great, but here are some of my favourites: hitchin' a ride, the grouch, nice guys finish last, worry rock, scattered, king for a day, walking alone, prosthetic head, and time of your life. (Seeing the song "king for a day" performed live really enriches the song and makes you appreciate it more, which is why it is one of my favourites.)
Green Day is a fabulous band who has never disappointed me once. I just think they got popular too quick and then people started burning out on them. It is a shame, because they are a great band who can play some amazing music. If you love to hear outstanding music from an exceptional band, Green Day's "Nimrod" might be the CD for you. Definitely worth checking out!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By RandomGirl
Format:Audio CD
This is another good Green Day album. Most of the tracks are worth listening to. Nice Guys Finish Last, The Grouch, Redundant, Scattered, All the Time, Worry Rock,Uptight, Walking Alone and Prosthetic Head are all good songs. Jinx, Haushinka and Reject are a bit samey for me. Platypus is too fast to really grow on you and Take Back is a bit too heavy. Last Ride In is good but I think you have to be in a certain kind of mood to listen to it. The best tracks are Hitchin' A Ride, King For A Day and Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life).
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
This album is brilliant. When I first got it, I thought it was ok, because none of the songs stood out particularly. But I have realised that the reason for that is that they are all brilliant. The best tracks are "Nice guys finish last", "The grouch", "Redundant", "Worry rock" and time of your life, but they're all great.
This album is worth buying for any green day fan and I would recommend it to anyone. It has everything. It is probably consistently the best album I have.
This album is worth buying for any green day fan and I would recommend it to anyone. It has everything. It is probably consistently the best album I have.
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I love this album. It came to me as described, so no complaints. seven more words, four more words ... &
Published 5 days ago by Mr R Dunn
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Oh yes!!
How do Green Day keep on making so many brilliant songs?? This CD is amazing, in fact most of their CDs are amazing...old and new.
Published 9 months ago by Pansy
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This is album is awesome. You will not be disappointed. Every song is superb!! Go on buy it!! What your ears were designed for!!
Published 11 months ago by SLASH
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brilliant
I love Greenday and over the years my collection got scored lost etc. Bought this at fantastic price. Delivery as usual was easy and arrived on time well packaged. No issues
Published 17 months ago by jimmyjoe
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Scattered
Coming after the grimey tour de force of genius that was Insomniac, Nimrod, on its release, felt slightly too pop orientated and clean. Read more
Published 19 months ago by ratmonkey
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Great!
Nimrod isnt their best album, neither is it their 'punkiest', but its still worth a listen because it contains some great songs! Read more
Published 20 months ago by BookWorm
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OK, so I'm late to Green Day.....................
First heard Green Day back when my first son was around 13/14 - mid 90's. Loved Basket Case video on MTV, plus any others that popped up while he was watching. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Dylan
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Ok not brilliant. But still quite enjoyed
I found this album ok, buying it after Dookie, Warning and American Idiot I found it was a bit of a let down. Read more
Published on 3 April 2011 by Individual Araminta
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fantastic
I love Green Day. I love everything Green Day. This is the first Green Day album I bought for myself. Not borrowed off anyone else but all mine!- that was years ago! Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2010 by millsie
4.0 out of 5 stars
nimrod
Fantastic CD, few years old but still great. Delivered in time, but it supposed to be new but it wasn't sealed, this let me think it wasn't actually new.
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by Silvia Franceschelli
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