Parents need to know that this is a wonderful masterpiece of an album that has somewhat complex themes and most of the subjects of the songs younger kids won't understand. If you don't understand the genius of this album, you will think it's just a collection of pretty good songs. American Idiot-This song basically mocks America in every way possible and there's one I line I don't like ("we're not the ones meant to follow") in the chorus. One use of f--k ("the subliminal mind? F--k america.") and one use f-ggot ("well maybe I'm the f-ggot America, I'm not a part of a redneck agenda."). Jesus of Suburbia-This song is about the main character of the whole album, Jesus of Suburbia, or Jesus for short. He calls himself this because he thinks he's the king, or "Jesus", of his suburban neighborhood. There are several lines that are basically metaphors ("get my television fixed, sitting on my crucifix") and one mention of cocaine ("to fall in love and fall in debt / and alcohol and cigarettes / and Mary Jane to keep me insane / doing someone else's cocaine") City of the Damned- this song is about Jesus describing the dirty town he lives in but when he sings it sounds more like "city of the dead", so that is good. There's one iffy line ("I read the graffiti in the bathroom stall like the holy scriptures of the shopping mall"). I Don't Care-This is a very angry part of the Jesus of Suburbia Song. (it's split into five parts). One use of the s--t ("everyone is so full of SH-T") and near the end the singer declares that he a story and disciple of the Jesus of Suburbia. Dearly Beloved- this is where Jesus is now in therapy. It's a very pleasant part of the song and there's now explicit language. Tales From Another Broken Home-A very epic part but three uses of the f word ("and I leave behind this hurricane of f--king lies / and I walked this line and million and one f--king times.") and at the very end be runs away from home as a teenager. Holiday-the Jesus of Suburbia saga is now over and he's out in the city by himself. One use of the word "fags" ("kill all the fags that DON'T AGREE!") Boulevard of Broken Dreams-Jesus is now alone and depressed and there's one use of f--k ("what's f--ked up and everything's all right"). Are We The Waiting-Nothing explicit but it's not a great song anyways. St. Jimmy- St. Jimmy is jesus's alter-ego and he has an attitude and deals drugs and… isn't afraid to commit suicide. I know, it sounds absolutely terrible but this song is so dang fast it's hard to understand what's going on. One use of b-tch ("I am the son of a b-tch and Edgar Alan Poe") Give Me Novacaine - I'm not sure whether "novacaine" is a real drug or not but this song is about Jesus debating whether he should do drugs with St. Jimmy or not. No swearing here. She's A Rebel- jimmy praises a girl named "Whatsername" (the fact that she has no name may disturb some). There's nothing bad in this song. Extraordinary Girl - another song about Whatsername but one line says "some days he feels like dying" (referring to Jimmy). Letterbomb- this song is perhaps the best of the album but it does have its swearing. The first line has "bastards" (where have all the bastards gone?") and two uses of f--k ("so strike the f--king match to light this fuse" and "you'd better run for your f--king life") Wake Me Up When September Ends- Perhaps the cleanest song on the album. Buy this song by itself if you want at least something from the album. Whatsername has left so Jimmy is sad. Death of St. Jimmy- the first part of "homecoming". St. Jimmy commits suicide (not a real suicide, since he's jesus's alter-ego). One reference to "the city of lust", Jimmy says "we're f--ked up" to Jesus, one line says "the stems and seeds and the last of the dope", and one line says "what the hell's your name?" East 12th Street- one line says "get me the f--k right out of here" Nobody Likes You-one reference to Spike TV and coffee. Rock 'N Roll Girlfriend-one use of s--t ("I play the s--t out of the drums"). We're coming Home Again-one use of f--k ("I started f--kin' running") Whatsername- the last song on the album with no iffy lyrics.

Yeah, they swear sometimes but the CD overall isn't really that bad. For the songs... American Idiot-3/5 Jesus of Suburbia-4/5 Holiday-5/5 Boulevard of Broken Dreams-2/5 Are we the Waiting-2/5 St. Jimmy-5/5 She's A Rebel-4/5 Extrodinary Girl-4/5 Letterbomb-5/5 Wake Me Up When Septmember Ends-5/5 Homecoming-4/5 Whatsername-5/5 Great CD!

Green Day is one of my favorite bands that I can actually talk to other people about. Green Day's last album, "Warning," was an underrated classic. It showed how great Green Day was compared to other pop-rock bands. Green Day always was one of the top ones anyway once they released d**kie. Leaving their greatest work behind for a new record, we find American Idiot. The concept idea is very neat but the whole album is really just saying that my ideas are best and while the anti-political stuff I am all for hearing in music, the anti-religion stuff is a bit annoying. Some of their songs fall flat too, which was the problem with their nearly classic album Nimrod and their less then classic album Insomniac (Insomniac's songs were either a piece of gold or a piece of coal each). Green Day also starts to act a little poseurish, which is irritating. It is sad to see such a good band to follow the band wagon of politics. It wouldn't be so bad but since they only have what? 5 political songs in their past, a political album is a bit ridiculous. All in all it is a good album but there are a few bad points.

First off, I would like to say that 15 is ridiculous, compared to the higher age limits I have seen on MCR CD'S. Second, I LOVED this album! It is amazing, just like everything else Green Day does. I cherish Green Day, as artists and as people.

This is a fantastic album for teenagers with good melodies and a semi-storyline. It takes risks and definately isn't boring

Very Catchy song for teens+ but it has some violent content, I think one song referanced Suicide, etc. but very good

GREEN DAY IS THE GREATEST!!!!! but I dont think this is for kids. However its perfect for teens 14 and up.

American Idiot is an outstanding rock album by Green Day. Parents will probably dislike the CD for its profanity (lots of Fs and SHs)and the drug references. Still, great music can't be ignored, and this is one album that won't be. Parents, of your kids want this album, let them get it. Profanity is a part of life, and kids are bound to hear it sooner than later. I recommend this CD to anyone ages 11-up. Enjoy!