description Green Day - Dookie Overview
Dookie is Green Day's third studio album and major-label debut, released by Reprise Records in 1994. Produced by Rob Cavallo, it uses short, fast punk-rock songs with melodic choruses and includes Longview, Basket Case, Welcome to Paradise, and When I Come Around. The album won the 1995 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Performance and helped move pop-punk into the mainstream during the 1990s. It is relevant to listeners interested in punk rock, alternative rock, and Green Day's early recording career.
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Why was Dookie important to Green Day's career?
Dookie was released in 1994 as Green Day's major-label debut on Reprise Records. Its success helped bring punk rock into the global mainstream during the 1990s.
Which songs made Dookie famous?
The album includes "Longview," "Basket Case," "When I Come Around," and "Welcome to Paradise." These singles became central to Green Day's breakthrough on radio and MTV.
Who produced Green Day's Dookie?
Rob Cavallo produced the album, which was recorded at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California. His polished production helped preserve the band's fast punk energy while making the songs accessible to a large audience.
What does the title Dookie mean?
The title uses a slang term for diarrhea, reflecting the band's crude humor and an incident involving illness during touring. The album's 1994 release turned that deliberately juvenile title into one of punk's most recognizable records.
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