Punk Rock Songs
67 min · 25 tracks · punk rock
A relentless burst of melodic punk that critiques societal norms with anthemic choruses and sharp, incisive lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Punk Rock Song Start here — This title track encapsulates the album's ethos, combining catchy melodies with a pointed critique of commercialism in music and culture.
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The Gray Race — With its themes of disillusionment and identity, this track represents the band's signature lyrical depth combined with infectious energy.
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21st Century (Digital Boy) — A reimagining of their earlier hit, this song critiques modern technology's impact on society while maintaining a high-energy punk sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy sing-along moments
- quick bursts of urgency
- sharp wit and social critique
- dynamic mix of tempos
- live tracks for concert vibes
Maybe skip if you
- slow, patient listening experience
- preference for lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Revitalized Bad Religion's sound and message, marking a return to punk roots.
- Themes
- commercialism critique· digital age disillusionment· punk rock revival
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Punk Rock Songs came during Bad Religion's resurgence after their commercial success with Stranger Than Fiction. This album marked a return to their punk roots while incorporating more melodic elements, signaling their commitment to both the genre and their fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Descendents· NOFX· Pennywise
Tracklist
- 1 Punk Rock Song Start here 2:27
- 2 The Gray Race 2:06
- 3 The Streets of America 3:49
- 4 A Walk 2:10
- 5 Ten in 2010 2:21
- 6 New America 3:25
- 7 I Love My Computer 3:06
- 8 It’s a Long Way to the Promise Land 2:28
- 9 Hear It 1:50
- 10 Raise Your Voice 2:55
- 11 No Substance 3:05
- 12 Infected 4:08
- 13 21st Century (Digital Boy) 2:48
- 14 Stranger Than Fiction 2:21
- 15 Dream of Unity 2:57
- 16 Punk Rock Song (German version) 2:28
- 17 Leave Mine to Me (live) 2:01
- 18 Change of Ideas (live) 0:57
- 19 Slumber (live) 2:38
- 20 Cease (live) 2:35
- 21 We’re Only Gonna Die (live) 5:23
- 22 The Henchman ’98 (live) 1:12
- 23 The Answer (live) 3:17
- 24 The Universal Cynic (Ithaca session) 2:17
- 25 The Dodo (Ithaca session) 2:12
If this landed
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