Jan 20 2009
5 punk songs you should know.
Here’s my January list of 5 punk songs you should know. Next month I’ll give you 5 more. If you don’t know these songs, you must find them and listen to them over and over. They are all classics in their own right.
Tearing Everyone Down (Anti-Flag) - This opener to Anti-Flag’s 1999 album, A New Kind of Army, is extremely energetic. It’s definitely a must for this list. 
Arcarsenal (At the Drive-in) - The opener for this band’s most well known album: Relationship of Command. Let’s just say it starts with a bang - this song will make you want to destroy everything around you.
California Uber Alles (Dead Kennedys) - This list wouldn’t be complete without the Dead Kennedys. California Uber Alles highlights this bands intense playing and insane attitude (see picture).
Turnover (Fugazi) - I consider this song to be the best thing to ever come out of Fugazi. You may argue against me, but I know you’ll enjoy this song.
Tonto (Battles) -You might argue that Battles isn’t a genuine punk band, but their experimental music is pretty close. Tonto, from the album Mirrored, is a necessary listen. Try not to bob your head to the slow-down at the ending…I dare you.
Go listen to these 5 songs. You’ll thank me later.
Sincerely,
BW.
Hey, have you heard Viva La Revolution by The Addicts? It’s excellent. Actually, all of their stuff is; you should check them out.
I haven’t heard them yet, but I will be sure to check them out. Thanks for the tip.