Green Day – ¡Dos! (2012)
Album Overview
¡Dos! is the tenth studio album by American punk rock band Green Day, released on November 9, 2012 through Reprise Records.
The second part of the ¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tré! trilogy, ¡Dos! focuses on garage rock, party anthems, and raw energy, highlighting the band’s willingness to experiment with sound while keeping a punk spirit. Compared to the upbeat pop-punk of ¡Uno!, ¡Dos! features heavier riffs, danceable beats, and high-octane tracks.
Background and Recording
Following the release of ¡Uno!, Green Day continued recording the trilogy with the intention of exploring different musical styles across the three albums.
The lineup remained:
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Billie Joe Armstrong – vocals, guitar
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Mike Dirnt – bass
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Tré Cool – drums
Produced by Rob Cavallo, the album was recorded in 2011–2012, emphasizing raw, garage-rock energy and fun, party-ready songs.
Tracklist
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See You Tonight
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Fuck Time
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Stop When the Red Lights Flash
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Lazy Bones
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Wild One
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Makeout Party
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Stray Heart
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Ashley
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Baby Eyes
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Lady Cobra
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Nightlife
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Wow! That’s Loud
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Amy
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Oh Love (live bonus tracks appear in deluxe editions)
Fun Facts
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¡Dos! has a more garage rock and party-focused sound, intentionally contrasting with the polished pop-punk of ¡Uno!.
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The track Stray Heart became one of the most popular singles, receiving heavy radio rotation.
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¡Dos! features playful lyrics about partying, romance, and mischief, showing the band’s lighter, fun side.
Trivia
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The album was recorded immediately after ¡Uno!, as part of a continuous trilogy recording session.
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Green Day described ¡Dos! as “the fun record” of the trilogy, emphasizing energy over introspection.
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Several songs incorporate garage-rock riffs and danceable beats, uncommon in previous albums.
Did You Know?
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¡Dos! debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, selling 69,000 copies in its first week in the U.S.
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The album was considered less commercially successful than ¡Uno!, but it received praise from fans for its raw energy and catchy hooks.
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Tracks like See You Tonight and Wild One showcase Billie Joe Armstrong’s love for classic rock-inspired guitar riffs.
Commercial Performance
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Debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200
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Sold approximately 69,000 copies in the first week
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Part of the trilogy, which collectively sold millions worldwide, though ¡Dos! individually did not match American Idiot or 21st Century Breakdown in sales.
