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Insomniac is the fourth studio album by American punk rock band Green Day, released on October 10, 1995. The album marked a shift towards a darker and more aggressive sound compared to its predecessor, Dookie. With themes of insomnia, anxiety, and disillusionment, Insomniac resonated with the band's growing fanbase. It features hit singles such as 'Geek Stink Breath', 'Stuck with Me', and 'Brain Stew/Jaded', which helped solidify Green Day's place in the punk rock scene of the 1990s. The album received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its energy and rawness but noting a lack of the catchiness that characterized Dookie.