Scream At Me Until My Ears Bleed

You're a punk rock band from East Bay, California. You've put out two records so far. You're gaining popularity. It's 1993 and you're recording your third album for a major label. And you are considered the Kings of Punk in America at the time. You've a big fan base. A signature sound. Three members. And your name is Green Day. 

Green Day was formed in 1987, in California and was originally usually seen at 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley, California playing shows before being signed to a major label in 1993. In 1990 and '92 they released the albums 39/Smooth and Kerplunk! respectively on the independent label Lookout! Records. Due to this, they gained a large following of fans, and massive amounts of respect from within the punk scene. However, when they signed to major label Reprise Records, they were considered a band that "sold-out" and this alienated most fans from their music.

February 9th, 1994. Green Day is now a worldwide commercial success in the punk scene. Hitting number two on the charts U.S. Billboard 200, charting in seven other countries, and reaching Diamond status (for the first and only time in their discography) in America. With only three members, it's a crazy thing that they could impact the world so much. But then again, hearing Billie Joe Armstrong's whined-out vocals and crunching, fast riffs and Tre Cool's frantic drum fills all mixed with Mike Dirnt's catchy bass lines, it's no wonder they got so famous.

Dookie was popular amongst teens as well, mostly due to the song Longview's overt references to masturbation and getting high. Notable great songs from this record include Burnout, She, Basket Case, F.O.D., and When I Come Around. Needless to say, Dookie met with high praise. I've included a link to the Wikipedia page where the list of "Best-Of lists" is included.  

So what do I think? F*** it. You've probably got money. Buy this record! I've seen rare deals for 10.00-15.00$ and this is one of them. Whether you love them and don't own it, or don't listen to them, I highly recommend this album to any Punk fan or just a casual listener.