The latest addition to CMH Records’ acclaimed Pickin’ On series, Pickin’ on Green Day: Bluegrass & Broken Dreams, was released on August 16. This collection reimagines Green Day’s most iconic hits with classic bluegrass instrumentation and vocal harmonies, offering a fresh take on the East Bay punk legends’ music. Available as a limited-edition vinyl in vibrant toxic green and digital formats, this release marks the first Pickin’ On vinyl since 2017’s Pickin’ on Nirvana.
Pickin’ On Green Day: Bluegrass & Broken Dreams out now on vinyl LP & digital:
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In collaboration with RSD Essentials’ Indie Exclusives, the vinyl version of Pickin’ on Green Day is available in independent record stores nationwide. The album brings together three groups from the Pickin’ On roster—The Sidekicks, Honeywagon, and Cornbread Red—each lending their own bluegrass style to Green Day’s timeless songwriting.
Tracks like “Basket Case,” “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” and “American Idiot” reveal the enduring melodies and hooks beneath the punk rock exterior, proving that great music transcends genres.
The Pickin’ On series has been transforming modern music into bluegrass gems since 1993, with over 300 albums in its catalog. Recent successes include tributes to Pickin’ On The Doors, Pickin’ On Pearl Jam and Pickin’ On Nirvana, with several albums charting on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass Albums list.
With a growing fanbase of over 180,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, the series continues to bridge the gap between bluegrass tradition and popular music, introducing a new generation of fans to the genre.
Track Listing for Pickin’ On Green Day: Bluegrass & Broken Dreams:
Side 1:
- Brain Stew (The Sidekicks)
- Basket Case (Honeywagon)
- American Idiot (Cornbread Red)
- Welcome to Paradise (Honeywagon)
- Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Cornbread Red)
- She (The Sidekicks)
- F.O.D. (Honeywagon)
Side 2:
- Nice Guys Finish Last (Honeywagon)
- Walking Contradiction (The Sidekicks)
- When I Come Around (Honeywagon)
- Hitchin’ a Ride (The Sidekicks)
- Wake Me Up When September Ends (Cornbread Red)
- Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) (Honeywagon)
About CMH Records:
CMH Records, founded in 1975, has long been a beacon for American roots music, releasing albums by legendary bluegrass and country artists. The Pickin’ On series, one of CMH’s most beloved projects, reinvents contemporary music with bluegrass artistry, paying tribute to artists ranging from Metallica to The Black Keys and beyond. Now led by David Haerle, CMH continues to uphold its legacy of producing authentic, heartfelt music.
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Last modified: September 14, 2024
