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Rock · 1997 · 14 tracks

nimrod.

A sprawling, experimental pivot from pop-punk kings. Nineteen tracks of snarling hardcore, surf instrumentals, and the world's most famous acoustic graduation song.

October 10, 1997 · Not On Label (Green Day)

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An unpredictable, genre-blurring restlessness drives this expansive collection, as the trio intentionally fractures their established sonic boundaries. The record trades the uniform crunch of their previous work for a sprawling, studio-fueled experimentation that incorporates surf-rock reverb, acoustic ballads, and horn-driven ska. It captures a bitter, aging-punk perspective, balancing venomous, high-speed outbursts with a newfound melodic sophistication.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks
03
The Grouch
2:12
05
Scattered
3:02
07
Worry Rock
2:27
08
Platypus (I Hate You)
2:22
09
Uptight
3:04
10
Last Ride In
3:48
11
Jinx
2:13
12
Haushinka
3:25
13
Walking Alone
2:45
14
Reject
2:06
15
Take Back
1:09
16
King for a Day
3:13
18
Prosthetic Head
3:38
19
Desensitized
2:47
Moments Worth Listening For
16King for a DayThe band completely abandons their standard instrumentation on 'King for a Day', incorporating a prominent horn section to create a frantic ska-punk arrangement.
10Last Ride InAn instrumental surf-rock groove defines 'Last Ride In', relying on heavily reverberated guitars and a relaxed, cinematic rhythm rather than a vocal hook.
08Platypus (I Hate You)The blistering tempo of 'Platypus (I Hate You)' delivers one of the fastest, most aggressive performances in their catalog, fueled by venomous vocals.
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