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Punk Playlist: Punk Songs That Would Make You Feel Differently!

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Punk music was born several years ago, and ever since then, it has become the lifeline of various bars, basements, and other spaces. For over a decade, punk music has continued to attract many people as it resembles both anarchy and anger in balance. But the genre is much more than that!

There’s an excessive emotional vulnerability in punk music, which is sometimes the need of the hour. On gloomy days, when nothing feels right, punk music can make you feel good. So, here we are with yet another playlist that has the most assorted collection of punk melodies that soothe the ear, mind, and soul.

Punk Songs To Fall In Love With…

Anarchy in the UK by Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols, the epitome of Punk’s introduction to the world, once ruled for coming with back-to-back punk hits. Those were the days when one couldn’t start their day without tuning in to one of their melodies.

Anarchy in the U.K. was released on 26th November 1976 as the debut single of the quartet. This visceral number by Rotten and Co. got so popular that it was even featured in Rolling Stone Magazine!

I Wanna Be Your Dog by The Stooges

The Stooges was the only Iggy-pop-led group of the 1960s that has hit the stage with core punk music. I wanna be your dog was another unmissable punk track.

So messed up, I want you here

In my room, I want you here…” 

Who wouldn’t fall in love with these lyrics?

Blitzkrieg Bop by The Ramones

1976 was the time when NYC was grooving on to the tunes of The Ramones. The brand consisted of four mop tops that made the CBGB club full of life. The Blitzkrieg Bop is definitely a contagious melody that makes a person energizes and full of life.

The song definitely comes with a history as the Ramones never expected it would exist. But after its release, people became its huge fan!

Waiting Room by The Fugazi

“In the waiting room

I don’t want the news

I cannot use it

I don’t want the news…”

The Fugazi, Washington DC’s legendary punk band created this masterpiece and there was no looking back. Waiting Room initially dropped this song, emphaziing on the significance of waiting when the person is right!

This was perhaps a signal of mistakes made by Ian with this previous band!

Minor Threat by Minor Threat

When talking about the timeless punk songs, how can we go without mentioning Minor Threat by the band named the same? The song is punk at its core and was recorded in 1981 as an anthem for the entire punk lifestyle.

Early to finish,

I was late to start

I might be an adult,

But I’m a minor at heart…”

If these lyrics don’t encourage you to act as your age, there’s nothing that can decrease your unnecessary expectations from the society.

Conclusion

Punk music is different than every other music in the world. It’s not like the usual music that plays in the background while playing online casino. There’s an altogether different feel that would want to make you feel rebelling against the wrongs in the world.

So, what are you waiting for? Comment below and share what’s your favourite track.

Karol Kamiński

DIY rock music enthusiast and web-zine publisher from Warsaw, Poland. Supporting DIY ethics, local artists and promoting hardcore punk, rock, post rock and alternative music of all kinds via IDIOTEQ online channels.
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