Insomniac is the fourth studio album by American rock band Green Day, released on October 10, 1995, by Reprise Records. It was recorded at Hyde Street in San Francisco, and the band prioritized high-energy takes during the recording sessions. Released as the follow-up to the band's multi-platinum breakthrough Dookie, Insomniac featured a heavier, hardcore punk sound, with bleaker lyrics than its predecessor. Lyrically, the album discusses themes such as alienation, anxiety, boredom, and drug use.
Insomniac has sold over 2,100,000 copies in the United States and over 10,000,000 copies worldwide as of 2022. The album was reissued on vinyl on May 12, 2009. In 2021, a deluxe version of the album was released for its 25th anniversary, including previously unreleased live tracks.
Some of the album's highlights include the singles "Geek Stink Breath", "Brain Stew", and "Walking Contradiction". Other notable tracks include "Armatage Shanks", "Jaded", and "Stuck With Me".
The album was met with critical acclaim, with many critics praising the band's evolution and their willingness to experiment with different sounds. Insomniac is considered to be one of Green Day's best albums, and it has helped to cement their status as one of the most important rock bands of the 1990s.
| Original Release: 1995. |
| Catalog No: 093624604624. |
| Type: Jewel case. |