Green Day Celebrate 20 Years of 'American Idiot' with Extensive Reissue

Green Day are set to mark the 20th anniversary of their seminal album "American Idiot" with a comprehensive reissue this October. The release will pair the original 2004 "punk rock opera" with a treasure trove of previously unheard material, including B-sides, bonus tracks, unreleased demos, and live recordings from the era.

"American Idiot 20th Anniversary", due out on 25 October, will be available in both 8LP/2Blu-Ray and 4CD/2Blu-ray deluxe formats. The lavish reissue also includes the film "Heart Like A Hand Grenade", 35 minutes of the band performing live at the BBC, and a brand-new documentary titled "20 Years of American Idiot".

The unreleased content features 15 demos from the album's recording sessions, showcasing early versions of hits like the title track, "Holiday", "Boulevard of Broken Dreams", and "Wake Me Up When September Ends". Adding to the historical value is a recording of Green Day's concert at Irving Plaza in New York City on 21 September 2004, the same day the album was released.

Ahead of the reissue's release, Green Day have offered a tantalising glimpse of the deluxe edition with three preview tracks: an unreleased demo of "Holiday/Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Demo)", the B-side "Favorite Son", and "Minority (Live from Irving Plaza)".

"American Idiot" was a concept album that centred around a disillusioned teenager dubbed the "Jesus of Suburbia". The album marked the first time Billie Joe Armstrong and his bandmates addressed their political views, with tracks criticising the Iraq War and the George W. Bush administration. Despite its more serious subject matter, the album achieved phenomenal success, topping the charts and achieving multi-platinum status. "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" went on to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. The album's influence extended beyond the music industry, inspiring a stage musical of the same name.

The deluxe edition of "American Idiot 20th Anniversary", available for pre-order now, includes an extensive book that documents the making of the album, featuring liner notes by "American Idiot" producer Rob Cavallo and Rolling Stone's David Fricke. The package is completed with a large Green Day flag and the iconic red tie worn by the band during the "American Idiot" era.

Green Day have been celebrating "American Idiot" (and their 1994 breakthrough album "Dookie") on their current tour in support of their new album "Saviors". The tour features full performances of both 2004 albums, offering fans a nostalgic journey through their musical history.

"American Idiot 20th Anniversary" Track List

Disc 1 / LP 1 & 2 (Original Album)

1. American Idiot
2. Jesus of Suburbia
I. Jesus of Suburbia
II. City of the Damned
III. I Don’t Care
IV. Dearly Beloved
V. Tales of Another Broken Home
3. Holiday
4. Boulevard of Broken Dreams
5. Are We the Waiting
6. St. Jimmy
7. Give Me Novacaine
8. She’s A Rebel
9. Extraordinary Girl
10. Letterbomb
11. Wake Me Up When September Ends
12. Homecoming
I. The Death of St. Jimmy
II. East 12th St.
III. Nobody Likes You
IV. Rock and Roll Girlfriend
V. We’re Coming Home Again
13. Whatsername

Disc 2 / LP 3 & 4 (B-Sides & Bonus Tracks – previously released)

1. American Idiot (Live)
2. Jesus of Suburbia (Live)
3. Jesus of Suburbia
4. City of the Damned
5. I Don’t Care
6. Dearly Beloved
7. Tales of Another Broken Home
8. Holiday (Live)
9. Are We the Waiting (Live)
10. St. Jimmy (Live)
11. Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Live)
12. Favorite Son
13. Shoplifter
14. Governator
15. Too Much Too Soon
16. Are the Waiting (VH1-Storytellers)
17. St. Jimmy (VH1-Storytellers)
18. Give Me Novacaine (VH1-Storytellers)
19. Homecoming (VH1-Storytellers)

Disc 3 / LP 5 & 6 (Demos)

1. American Idiot
2. American Idiot (Alt. Version)
3. Jesus of Suburbia
4. Holiday/Blvd. Of Broken Dreams
5. Are We We Are/St. Jimmy Opera
6. Novacaine
7. She’s A Rebel
8. Radio Baghdad
9. Cluster Bomb
10. Wake Me Up When September Ends
11. Homecoming (Nobody Likes You)
12. Everyone’s Breaking Down
13. Just Another Year
14. Lowlife
15. What’s Her Name

Disc 4 / LP 7 & 8 (Live Irving Plaza, NYC, Sept 21 ’04)

1. American Idiot (Live)
2. Jesus of Suburbia (Live)
3. Holiday (Live)
4. Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Live)
5. Are We the Waiting (Live)
6. St. Jimmy (Live)
7. Give Me Novacaine (Live)
8. She’s A Rebel (Live)
9. Extraordinary Girl (Live)
10. Letterbomb (Live)
11. Wake Me Up When September Ends (Live)
12. Homecoming (Live)
13. Whatsername (Live)
14. Minority (Live)
15. We Are The Champions (Live)

Blu-Ray 1

1. Heart Like A Hand Grenade

Blu-Ray 2

1. 20 Years of American Idiot (New Documentary)

BBC Live

1. St. Jimmy (Live)
2. Give Me Novacaine (Live)
3. She’s A Rebel (Live)
4. Welcome To Paradise (Live)
5. Wake Me Up When September Ends (Live)
6. Jesus of Suburbia (Live)
7. American Idiot (Live in Studio)
8. Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Live in Studio)