"Dookie" is the third studio album by the American punk rock band Green Day, released on February 1, 1994. It features a blend of punk rock and pop melodies, which helped to popularize the genre in the mainstream. The album includes hit singles like "Basket Case" and "When I Come Around," contributing to its commercial success. The album received critical acclaim and won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 1995. "Dookie" is often credited with bringing punk rock to a wider audience and influencing many bands that followed, solidifying Green Day's place in music history.