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Punk Rock 101

Bowling for Soup · 2003

9 min · 3 tracks · punk · pop-punk

Catchy melodies and humorous lyrics collide in an energetic celebration of punk rock culture.

Punk Rock 101 is a single by Bowling for Soup, released in 2003. Catchy melodies and humorous lyrics collide in an energetic celebration of punk rock culture. The album features the hit single 'Punk Rock 101', which reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking a significant commercial success. Its playful take on punk rock aesthetics resonated with fans and contributed to the ongoing popularity of pop-punk in the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Punk Rock 101 sound like?

Catchy melodies and humorous lyrics collide in an energetic celebration of punk rock culture. Rooted in punk and pop-punk.

What makes Punk Rock 101 by Bowling for Soup notable?

The album features the hit single 'Punk Rock 101', which reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking a significant commercial success. Its playful take on punk rock aesthetics resonated with fans and contributed to the ongoing popularity of pop-punk in the early 2000s. When 'Punk Rock 101' was released in January 2003, Bowling for Soup was riding high after their breakthrough with the album 'Drunk Enough to Dance'. This third studio album solidified their position in the pop-punk scene, showcasing their knack for blending humor with relatable themes.

How many songs are on Punk Rock 101?

Punk Rock 101 has 3 tracks, running approximately 9 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·9:11

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Punk Rock 101 Standout 3:09
  • 2 I Ran (So Far Away) Standout 2:34
  • 3 Star Song Standout 3:27

Release Date

January 1, 2003

Genre

pop-punk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

9 min 11 sec