Nimrod

Green Day

1997

3.5

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Genres: Rock, Punk Styles: Alternative Rock, Pop Punk

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Nimrod (stylized as nimrod.) is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Green Day, released on October 14, 1997, by Reprise Records. The band began work on the album in the wake of the cancellation of a European tour after the release of their previous album, Insomniac. Recorded at Conway Recording Studios in Los Angeles, the album was written with the intent of creating a set of standalone songs as opposed to a cohesive album. Retrospectively, Nimrod is noted for its musical diversity and experimentation, containing elements of folk, hardcore, surf rock, and ska. Lyrical themes discussed include maturity, personal reflection, and fatherhood. The album peaked at number ten on the Billboard U.S. charts and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The record was also certified triple platinum in Australia and double platinum in Canada. Upon release, Nimrod received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the singer Billie Joe Armstrong's songwriting. The album yielded the acoustic single "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)", which appeared in numerous popular culture events, including the penultimate episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. To promote the album, Green Day embarked on an extensive touring schedule. The album was also reissued on vinyl on June 16, 2009, as well as for anniversary and deluxe edition releases in 2012, 2017, and 2023.

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May 30 2026 Author

Pretty close to a 5/5. I have listened to this a LOT over the years

May 30 2026 Author

I don't know if the list really needed a third Green Day album, but I sure did. I say this because I used to really dismiss them as just another pop punk band. I knew a handful of singles and never really got interested in them. But I've been a fan of every album I've listened to now. "Nimrod" feels like a more varied and mature outing that sits well between "Dookie" and "American Idiot" in terms of their musical progression and lyrical content. I only knew "Good Ridence" before which I liked ok, but felt it was overplayed. Listening in the context of the album though, I feel renewed appreciation for it. I definitely need more frequent reminders to listen to Green Day and revisit these albums sometime.

May 31 2026 Author

Good oldie, without too many hit singles.

Jun 01 2026 Author

Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Hitchin’ a ride, Scattered, Platypus, Uptight, King for a day

May 30 2026 Author

An overlooked entry in Green Day’s discography, most of the tracks overshadowed by the dominating success of ‘Good Riddance.’ I enjoyed how melodic the band gets on this LP, the feel less punky/in your face and more focused on some straightforward, impactful jams. Did feel a little homogeneous and uninspired at points, so I’m not sure it’s all-time great material – still, I enjoyed this listen a good deal and wouldn’t have given this album a fair shake otherwise.

May 30 2026 Author

I feel like, based on my musical tastes, I should like Green Day but I don't really. I find them kind of annoying. I think it's more of a me problem than a Green Day problem. This was alright though. 3 stars.

Jun 01 2026 Author

Good Riddence will always be amazing. The rest of the album may need some more listens to really worm themselves in.