Green Day's first serious success - and first album with the major bucks of Reprise behind them - was the kickstarter for the American punk revival scene, and singlehandedly allowed Sum 41 and Blink-182 to enjoy long careers. But don't hold that against it. 'Dookie' is relentlessly excellent, whether celebrating their new-found adolescent freedom on the re-recorded 'Welcome To Paradise', finding a bit of groove in 'When I Come Around' or satirising Armstrong's anxiety disorders with sweet harmonies on enduring favourite 'Basket Case'. Sixteen million worldwide sales to date suggest it was all worth it.