Good Charlotte is an American punk rock band hailing from Waldorf, Maryland, that soared to mainstream success in the early 2000s. Formed in 1996 by twin brothers Joel and Benji Madden, the lineup solidified with Billy Martin, Paul Thomas, and Dean Butterworth. Renowned for their fusion of pop-punk melodies with the rebellious energy of punk rock, Good Charlotte became synonymous with the adolescent angst and suburban youth culture of the time. Their breakthrough album, "The Young and the Hopeless," released in 2002, housed timeless anthems such as "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" and "The Anthem," establishing them as icons within the genre.

Navigating through the changing music landscape, Good Charlotte has released seven studio albums with an evolving sound that often reflects their maturation and personal growth. After a brief hiatus from 2011 to 2015, the band returned with "Youth Authority" in 2016 and followed it up with "Generation Rx" in 2018, addressing deeper themes of drug abuse and societal pressures. Though they have morphed stylistically over the years, their recent collaborations and singles like "Last December" and the various remixes of "SELF-SABOTAGE" show that Good Charlotte has retained their knack for catchy hooks while expanding their musical influences, demonstrating their enduring relevance in the rock music scene.

Genres

Alternative Metal

Modern Rock

Neon Pop Punk

Pop Punk

Pop Rock

Post-grunge

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Sum 41

Simple Plan

The All-American Rejects

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New Found Glory

The Offspring

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Paramore

Latest Release

Be Ok (RMX)

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Single - Released April 26, 2024