Basket Case - Green Day - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Basket Case" by Green Day was released on August 30, 1994, as the third single from their breakthrough album Dookie. Written by Billie Joe Armstrong and produced by Rob Cavallo, the song is a standout track in the punk rock genre. It was a major hit, spending five weeks at the top of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and reaching number 9 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The song's theme centers on mental health, specifically Armstrong's struggles with anxiety and panic disorder. The lyrics reflect his feelings of losing control and the confusion that accompanies severe anxiety. The instrumental track features fast-paced guitar riffs, a driving rhythm section, and Armstrong's distinctive vocal style. "Basket Case" received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1995. It remains one of Green Day's most popular and enduring songs, frequently cited as one of the greatest punk rock songs of all time.