Green Day’s fifth studio album, Nimrod, turned 25 this year, and with its anniversary, the band released a special edition box set. The Nimrod 25 – 25th Anniversary Edition box set features an entire disc of Green Day Live at the Electric Factory from 1997. The anniversary re-issue also includes previously unreleased demos and a mellow cover of Elvis Costello’s “Alison” recorded during the making of that album. But, we’re here to talk about the Philly representation!
Fun fact: Green Day intentionally recorded their set as a live album and SAT on it for more than 25 years. The audience that night was told about the recording. The band then riffed on possible album names. F*cked Up In Philadelphia was thrown around as an idea. Live albums are great like that. You can hear the interaction between the group and the crowd. Plus, the roaring of the crowd after each song really makes you feel like you’re there.