Demolicious
2014 compilation album by Green Day From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Demolicious is a compilation album by American rock band Green Day. It was released on Record Store Day on April 19, 2014. It is a collection of demo versions of songs from their ¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tré! album trilogy. The album also includes the previously unreleased "State of Shock" and an acoustic version of "Stay the Night". It was released on double vinyl, CD, and cassette tape.[2] The cover art was designed by comic book artist Tom Neely with Kristina Collantes.[3]
| Demolicious | ||||
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| Released | April 19, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2010–2012 | |||
| Studio | Jingletown Studios in Oakland, California | |||
| Genre | Punk rock[1] | |||
| Length | 62:44 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
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Theme and composition
Mike Dirnt published the album's cover on his official Instagram account, stating "this is how ¡Uno!, ¡Dos! and ¡Tré! would have sounded if we were still on Lookout Records".[4]
Critical reception
Fred Thomas at AllMusic notes that the album is much more raw and "more exciting" than the album trilogy that the songs came from. He goes on to state "Though more stripped-down and loose than usual album fare, the tunes on Demolicious end up feeling more direct".[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Originally from | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "99 Revolutions" (Demo) | ¡Tré! | 4:06 |
| 2. | "Angel Blue" (Demo) | ¡Uno! | 2:55 |
| 3. | "Carpe Diem" (Demo) | ¡Uno! | 3:39 |
| 4. | "State of Shock" (Demo) | Previously unreleased | 2:28 |
| 5. | "Let Yourself Go" (Demo) | ¡Uno! | 3:00 |
| 6. | "Sex, Drugs & Violence" (Demo) | ¡Tré! | 3:25 |
| 7. | "Ashley" (Demo) | ¡Dos! | 2:47 |
| 8. | "Fell for You" (Demo) | ¡Uno! | 3:12 |
| 9. | "Stay the Night" (Demo) | ¡Uno! | 4:40 |
| 10. | "Nuclear Family" (Demo) | ¡Uno! | 3:03 |
| 11. | "Stray Heart" (Demo) | ¡Dos! | 3:50 |
| 12. | "Rusty James" (Demo) | ¡Uno! | 4:15 |
| 13. | "A Little Boy Named Train" (Demo) | ¡Tré! | 3:57 |
| 14. | "Baby Eyes" (Demo) | ¡Dos! | 2:15 |
| 15. | "Makeout Party" (Demo) | ¡Dos! | 3:12 |
| 16. | "Oh Love" (Demo) | ¡Uno! | 5:13 |
| 17. | "Missing You" (Demo) | ¡Tré! | 3:41 |
| 18. | "Stay the Night" (Acoustic) | Previously unreleased mix | 3:09 |
| Total length: | 62:44 | ||
All lyrics are written by Billie Joe Armstrong; all music is composed by Green Day (Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool).
Personnel
Green Day
- Billie Joe Armstrong – lead vocals, guitar
- Mike Dirnt – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Tré Cool – drums
- Jason White – guitar
Production
- Chris Dugan – mixing
- Tom Neely, Kristina Collantes – artwork
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] | 170 |
| Italian Albums (FIMI)[8] | 31 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[9] | 119 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[10] | 4 |
| US Billboard 200[11] | 112 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[12] | 18 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[13] | 24 |
| US Top Tastemaker Albums (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
References
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