List of political punk songs
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On authoritarianism
- Subhumans - "No", from The Day the Country DiedThe Day the Country Died-Personnel:* Dick Lucas - lead vocals* Bruce Treasure - guitar, backing vocals* Grant Jackson - bass* Trotsky - drums...
- PennywisePennywise (band)Pennywise is a Californian punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California, formed in 1988. The name is derived from the monster, It, from the Stephen King novel of the same title....
- "Fuck AuthorityFuck Authority"Fuck Authority" is the title of a song written and recorded by American band Pennywise. It was released in July 2001 as the lead single from the band's sixth studio album Land of the Free?. The song reached number 38 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.-Music video:The music video was directed by...
", from Land of the Free?Land of the Free?Land of the Free? is the sixth album by Pennywise. Produced by Joe Barresi, the album was released on June 19, 2001. After the commercial success of their previous album, Straight Ahead, Pennywise entered the studio in early 2001 to record a follow-up...
On conformity
- A Global ThreatA Global ThreatA Global Threat was an American street punk band, formed in Bangor, ME in 1997. They released four full-length LPs as well as many 7" EPs and have toured extensively throughout the United States.- History 1997–2000 :...
- "Conformity", from What the Fuck Will Change?What The Fuck Will Change?What The Fuck Will Change? is the first studio album by A Global Threat. It was originally released in 1999 by Step 1 Records and was re-released in 2002 by Punk Core Records with two more tracks.- Track listing :# "Religious Scam"# "Idle Threats"... - Against All AuthorityAgainst All AuthorityAgainst All Authority is an American punk band, formed in Florida in 1992. Playing in the ska punk style, their business practice follows a stringent DIY ethic.-History:...
- "Ugly Desires", from 24 Hour Roadside Resistance24 Hour Roadside Resistance24 Hour Roadside Resistance is an album by the political-ska punk band Against All Authority; first released in 2000.The album contains a two-and-a-half minute spoken word track from a member of the Radiation and Public Health Project about the risks of radioactive fallout from nuclear power... - Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
- "Their System Doesn't Work For You", from Their System Doesn't Work For YouTheir System Doesn't Work for YouTheir System Doesn't Work for You is a compilation album by punk band Anti-Flag, released in 1998. It is a reprint of the Anti-Flag songs available on their split album North America Sucks plus 10 unreleased live tracks... - Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
- "This Is The End (For You My Friend)", from For Blood And EmpireFor Blood and Empire-Variations:*Some Australian and European releases add "Corporate Rock" – 1:53 as track 14.*The Japanese release adds "The New Millennium Generation" - 3:08 as track 14... - Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the...
- "Against the Grain", from Against the GrainAgainst the Grain (Bad Religion album)-Release history:-Personnel:* Greg Graffin – vocals* Brett Gurewitz – guitar, backing vocals* Greg Hetson – guitar* Jay Bentley – bass guitar, backing vocals* Pete Finestone – drums* The Legendary Starbolt – mixing... - Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the...
- "Blenderhead", from Against the GrainAgainst the Grain (Bad Religion album)-Release history:-Personnel:* Greg Graffin – vocals* Brett Gurewitz – guitar, backing vocals* Greg Hetson – guitar* Jay Bentley – bass guitar, backing vocals* Pete Finestone – drums* The Legendary Starbolt – mixing... - Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the...
- "Come Join Us", from The Gray RaceThe Gray RaceThe Gray Race is the ninth full-length album of the punk rock band Bad Religion, which was released in 1996. It was the follow-up to the band's highly successful 1994 album Stranger Than Fiction... - Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the...
- "Henchman", from No ControlNo Control (Bad Religion album)- Release history :- Notes/Trivia :* Track 2, "Big Bang" was featured on video game Tony Hawk's Underground.* Track 3, "No Control" quotes Scottish natural historian James Hutton, "no vestige of a beginning, no prospect of an end."... - Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the...
- "Individual", from Stranger Than FictionStranger than Fiction (Bad Religion album)Stranger than Fiction is the eighth full-length studio album by Bad Religion, released in 1994... - Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the...
- "Inner Logic", from Stranger Than FictionStranger than Fiction (Bad Religion album)Stranger than Fiction is the eighth full-length studio album by Bad Religion, released in 1994... - Circle of Rage - "Trendy Blood", from Problem.Reaction.Solution
- CrassCrassCrass are an English punk rock band that was formed in 1977, which promoted anarchism as a political ideology, way of living, and as a resistance movement. Crass popularised the seminal anarcho-punk movement of the punk subculture, and advocated direct action, animal rights, and environmentalism...
- "Banned From the Roxy", from The Feeding of the 5000 - Dead KennedysDead KennedysDead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene....
- "Chickenshit Conformist", from Bedtime for DemocracyBedtime for DemocracyBedtime for Democracy is the fourth album released by Dead Kennedys. Songs on this album cover such common punk subjects as conformity, Reaganomics, the military, and even criticizing aspects of their own punk movement. The title of the album is a reference to the 1951 comedy film, Bedtime for... - Dead KennedysDead KennedysDead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene....
- "Jock-O-Rama (Invasion of the Beef Patrol)Jock-O-Rama (Invasion of the Beef Patrol)"Jock-O-Rama" is Track 6 of the 1985 Dead Kennedys album Frankenchrist. With lyrics by lead singer Jello Biafra, it is an indictment of high school organized sports, focusing specifically on the win-at-all-costs mentality placed upon the players of American football...
", from FrankenchristFrankenchristFrankenchrist is the third album released by the American hardcore punk band Dead Kennedys in 1985 on Alternative Tentacles.The album was a subject of controversy because of a poster inserted in the original record sleeve. The poster, H. R. Giger's Landscape #XX, or Penis Landscape, was a painting...
(also an attack on competitive sports) - Dead KennedysDead KennedysDead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene....
- "Terminal Preppie", from Plastic Surgery DisastersPlastic Surgery DisastersPlastic Surgery Disasters is the second album released by the Dead Kennedys. It has been reissued with the EP In God We Trust, Inc., which are the last eight tracks on the CD. The cover photo is "Hands" by photographer Michael Wells. The same photo was used by other San Francisco based punk band... - Green DayGreen DayGreen Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
- "LongviewLongview (song)"Longview" is a song and the first major-label single by the American punk rock band Green Day. It is the fourth track on the band's third album, Dookie . The song was the band's first single to top the Modern Rock chart in the U.S...
", from DookieDookieDookie is the third studio album by the American punk rock band Green Day. It was released on February 1, 1994 through Reprise Records. It was the band's first collaboration with producer Rob Cavallo and its major record label debut. Dookie became a worldwide commercial success, peaking at number... - The Levellers - "One Way", from Levelling the LandLevelling the LandLevelling the Land was released in 1991 and is the second full-length album by the Brighton folk-punk group The Levellers. The album reached number 14 in the British album charts and has since gained platinum status through ongoing sales...
- Operation IvyOperation IvyOperation Ivy was the eighth series of American nuclear tests, coming after Tumbler-Snapper and before Upshot-Knothole. Its purpose was to help upgrade the U.S. arsenal of nuclear weapons in response to the Soviet nuclear weapons program...
- "The Crowd", from EnergyEnergyIn physics, energy is an indirectly observed quantity. It is often understood as the ability a physical system has to do work on other physical systems... - Patti SmithPatti SmithPatricia Lee "Patti" Smith is an American singer-songwriter, poet and visual artist, who became a highly influential component of the New York City punk rock movement with her 1975 debut album Horses....
- "Rock N Roll NiggerRock N Roll Nigger"Rock N Roll Nigger" is a rock song written by Patti Smith and Lenny Kaye, and released on the Patti Smith Group's 1978 album Easter. The song has since been covered by several artists, and was included on the soundtrack of the 1994 film Natural Born Killers.- Liner notes :The following is quoted...
", from Easter - PennywisePennywise (band)Pennywise is a Californian punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California, formed in 1988. The name is derived from the monster, It, from the Stephen King novel of the same title....
- "Perfect People", from About Time (Pennywise album)About Time (Pennywise album)About Time is the third studio album by Pennywise, released on June 13, 1995.Although the album was not a commercial success, it is widely considered to be one of Pennywise's best releases, and it includes their concert staples, "Peaceful Day", "Perfect People", "Every Single Day", and "Same Old... - RancidRancid (band)Rancid is an American punk rock band formed in Berkeley, California in 1991. Founded by Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman, both of whom previously played in the ska punk band Operation Ivy, Rancid is credited—along with Green Day and The Offspring—for reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the...
- "Rejected", from RancidRancid (1993 album)Mike DaRonco of Allmusic stated "This is where it all starts. Without any reminiscing about their former band, Operation Ivy, Matt Freeman and Tim Armstrong blast through their debut without any hints of ska or blatant Clash plagiarizing...
On consumerism
- "Lost in the Supermarket", London Calling, The ClashThe ClashThe Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
- "...And Now, Back to Our Programming", ...And Now, Back to Our Programming, Aus-RottenAus-RottenAus-Rotten was an American crust punk band, from 1991 to 2001 formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the DIY underground, its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchism and far-left sociopolitics....
- "Panic In the Supermarket", Millennia Madness, Citizen FishCitizen FishCitizen Fish is a ska punk band that has been together since 1990. The band often makes strong social and political statements, dealing with themes such as anti-consumerism, vegetarianism, questioning the status quo, and encouraging people to get along with one another...
- "Adversity", The Subhumans, Subhumans
- "Steal This Record", Steal this Record, Suicide MachinesSuicide machinesSuicide machines may mean:* machines for auto-euthanasia, see euthanasia device* fictional machines for suicide, see suicide booth* The Suicide Machines, an American punk rock band** The Suicide Machines , an album by the aforementioned group...
- "Sell You Beautiful", The Resignation, RX BanditsRx BanditsRX Bandits is a four-piece band based in Seal Beach, California. The band formed in 1995 in Orange County, California. They have appeared on the Vans Warped Tour, at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and at The Bamboozle.-Early years :Originally known as...
- "21st Century Digital Boy" Stranger than FictionStranger than Fiction (Bad Religion album)Stranger than Fiction is the eighth full-length studio album by Bad Religion, released in 1994...
, Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the... - "Strength Thru Shopping", "Audacity of HypeAudacity of HypeThe Audacity of Hype is an album released on October 20, 2009 by Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine on Alternative Tentacles...
", Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of MedicineJello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of MedicineJello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine is a punk rock band led by Jello Biafra. They released their debut album, The Audacity of Hype in October 2009.-Biography:... - "Corruption" Rancid, RancidRancid (band)Rancid is an American punk rock band formed in Berkeley, California in 1991. Founded by Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman, both of whom previously played in the ska punk band Operation Ivy, Rancid is credited—along with Green Day and The Offspring—for reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the...
- "Artificial Life" Energy, Operation IvyOperation IvyOperation Ivy was the eighth series of American nuclear tests, coming after Tumbler-Snapper and before Upshot-Knothole. Its purpose was to help upgrade the U.S. arsenal of nuclear weapons in response to the Soviet nuclear weapons program...
- "Consumo Gusto", Que Corra La VozQue Corra La Voz¡¡Que Corra La Voz!! is the fifth studio album by the Spanish ska punk band Ska-P, released in 2002.The album cover depicts Gato López with a megaphone and a medallion with the Anarchy symbol, bursting through the front page of a newspaper....
, Ska-PSka-PSka-P is a ska punk band formed in , Spain, in 1994.The band can be categorized, politically, as an anti-establishment musical group. It is one of the most popular ska bands in Spain, Europe, and Latin America.... - "Know Your Product", The SaintsThe Saints (band)The Saints are an Australian rock band, which formed in Brisbane in 1974 as punk rockers. Founders were Chris Bailey , Ivor Hay , and Ed Kuepper . Alongside mainstay Bailey, the group has had numerous line-ups...
- "The Consumer's Song", A New Kind of ArmyA New Kind of ArmyA New Kind of Army is a punk rock album originally released by Anti-Flag on May 25, 1999. It was reissued by A-F Records on October 19, 2004...
, Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth... - "Grandma's Footsteps",No Rest For The WickedNo Rest for the Wicked (New Model Army album)No Rest For The Wicked is the second album release of British rock band New Model Army. According to the sleeve it is in fact a compilation, but it is generally regarded as a studio album and is therefore counted as the band's second studio album, Vengeance being their first. It also marks the...
, New Model Army (band)New Model Army (band)New Model Army are an English rock band, who were formed in Bradford, West Yorkshire in 1980. They have been variously classified by Allmusic as post-punk and alternative rock.-Overview:... - "11th Clause", let's talk EPLet's Talk EPDebut EP from Canadian actor Tyler Kyte, available online at places such as iTunes and . CD cover simply says "Tyler Kyte" with his photo.-Track listing:#Let's Talk – 4:14#What You Need – 3:48...
, Circle of Rage - "Father Bingo", A Challenge to the Cowards of Christendom, Knights of The New Crusade
- "...And we thought nation-states were a bad idea", Less Talk, More RockLess Talk, More RockLess Talk, More Rock is the second full-length album by the punk rock band Propagandhi, and the last album to feature bassist John K. Samson. Released in 1996. It was re-released on CD, vinyl, and colored vinyl by Fat Wreck Chords on January 3, 2010. The colored vinyl pressing is limited to 666...
, PropagandhiPropagandhiPropagandhi is a Canadian punk band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.... - "The Static Age", 21st Century Breakdown, Green DayGreen DayGreen Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
- "Run Your Pockets", Run Your PocketsRun Your PocketsRun Your Pockets is an album from ska punk band No-Cash, released on August 12, 2003. It was their first and only full-length album. The song "Wilkes-Booth Style", along with a picture of U.S...
, NoCash
On drug legalization
- "Herojuana", Pump Up the ValuumPump Up the Valuum-Personnel:* Fat Mike - vocals, bass* Eric Melvin - guitar, accordion* El Hefe - guitar* Erik Sandin - drums* Spike Slawson - additional vocals* Bill Hansson - accordion* Ryan Greene, Fat Mike - producers* Ryan Greene - mixing, recording...
, NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up... - "My Congressman", LuckyLucky (fifteen album)Lucky was a 1999 album by the punk band Fifteen, named after local musician "Lucky Dog", who had recently committed suicide. Lucky himself had been mentioned on Green Day's first two albums, wrote a blurb in the art booklet for 1039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours and was thanked in Kerplunk!...
, FifteenFifteen (band)Fifteen was a punk rock band formed by Jeff Ott. Ott was the group's main songwriter and only consistent member. According to Ott, the band had a total of fifteen members by the time it finally disbanded in 2000: Jack Curran, Mikey Mischief, Mark Moreno, Jean Repetto, Lucky Dog, Chris Flanagan,... - "Cannabis", El Vals del ObreroEl Vals del ObreroEl Vals del Obrero is an album by the Spanish ska punk band Ska-P, released in 1996.The album title means "The Worker's Waltz". The album cover depicts a typical Spanish "cacique", as a symbol of capitalism, amongst other things, fat cigar in one hand and manipulating a string puppet, dressed as a...
, Ska-pSka-PSka-P is a ska punk band formed in , Spain, in 1994.The band can be categorized, politically, as an anti-establishment musical group. It is one of the most popular ska bands in Spain, Europe, and Latin America.... - "'E' is Still Evil", A Challenge to the Cowards of Christendom, Knights of The New Crusade (An anti-drugs song from a Christian perspective)
On environmentalism and animal rights
- "Leave it Behind", Leche Con Carne, No Use For A NameNo Use for a NameNo Use for a Name is a punk rock band from San Jose, California, United States formed in 1987 by Chris Dodge , Steve Papoutsis , Rory Koff and John Meyers...
- "This is the ALF", The Ungovernable ForceThe Ungovernable ForceThe Ungovernable Force is an album by the British punk rock band Conflict. It was released in 1986 by Mortarhate Records. Considered by many in the punk rock community to be the band's most coherent and complete representation of their politics and aesthetic, it has become an enduring classic in...
, ConflictConflict (band)Conflict is an English anarcho-punk band originally based around Eltham in South London. Formed in 1981, the band's original line up consisted of: Colin Jerwood , Francisco 'Paco' Carreno , Big John , Steve , Pauline , Paul aka 'Nihilistic Nobody' . Their first release was the EP "The House That... - "Tough Shit Mickey", Increase the PressureIncrease the PressureIncrease the Pressure is the second album by the British punk rock band Conflict. It was released in 1984 by Mortarhate Records.-Track listing:#"Increase The Pressure" – 1:57#"Law And Order " – 1:01...
. ConflictConflict (band)Conflict is an English anarcho-punk band originally based around Eltham in South London. Formed in 1981, the band's original line up consisted of: Colin Jerwood , Francisco 'Paco' Carreno , Big John , Steve , Pauline , Paul aka 'Nihilistic Nobody' . Their first release was the EP "The House That... - "Pathetic Humanity", And Now Back To Our Program, Aus-RottenAus-RottenAus-Rotten was an American crust punk band, from 1991 to 2001 formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the DIY underground, its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchism and far-left sociopolitics....
- "Pigman", Worlds Apart, Subhumans
- "Nailing Descartes To the Wall", Less Talk, More RockLess Talk, More RockLess Talk, More Rock is the second full-length album by the punk rock band Propagandhi, and the last album to feature bassist John K. Samson. Released in 1996. It was re-released on CD, vinyl, and colored vinyl by Fat Wreck Chords on January 3, 2010. The colored vinyl pressing is limited to 666...
, PropagandhiPropagandhiPropagandhi is a Canadian punk band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.... - "Meat Means Murder", It's Time To See Who's WhoIt's Time to See Who's WhoIt’s Time to See Who’s Who is the first album by the British punk rock band Conflict. It was released in 1983 by Corpus Christi Records, and again in 1994 as It's Time to See Who's Who Now on Mortarhate Records, with a different track listing....
, ConflictConflict (band)Conflict is an English anarcho-punk band originally based around Eltham in South London. Formed in 1981, the band's original line up consisted of: Colin Jerwood , Francisco 'Paco' Carreno , Big John , Steve , Pauline , Paul aka 'Nihilistic Nobody' . Their first release was the EP "The House That... - "Flesh and Blood", Free Souls in a Trapped Environment, Citizen FishCitizen FishCitizen Fish is a ska punk band that has been together since 1990. The band often makes strong social and political statements, dealing with themes such as anti-consumerism, vegetarianism, questioning the status quo, and encouraging people to get along with one another...
- "Purina Hall of Fame", Today's Empires, Tomorrow's AshesToday's Empires, Tomorrow's AshesToday's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes is the third album by Canadian punk rock band Propagandhi, released February 6, 2001.One of the album's tracks, "Back to the Motor League", indirectly refers to two songs by the Dead Kennedys, "Triumph of the Swill" and "Chickenshit Conformist", as well the year of...
, PropagandhiPropagandhiPropagandhi is a Canadian punk band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.... - "Flesh of Another", Antischism, AntischismAntischismAntischism was an American crust punk band from Columbia, South Carolina. They are widely popular within the crust and anarcho-punk subcultures. For most of their existence, the band consisted of:*Scott Cooper *Lyz...
- "Blinded By Science", Not So Brave, Flux of Pink IndiansFlux Of Pink IndiansFlux of Pink Indians were an English anarcho-punk/post punk band, that originated from Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England.-Biography:...
- "Anarcho - Pie", In Defence of Our EarthIn Defence of Our EarthIn Defence Of Our Earth is an anarcho-punk album, by the band Oi Polloi. It was released in 1990 on Words Of Warning Records.-Track listing:# Thin Green Line# 23 Hours# When Two Men Kiss# Whale Song# What Have We Done?...
, Oi PolloiOi PolloiOi Polloi are an anarcho-punk band from Scotland that formed around 1981. Starting as an Oi! band, they are generally associated more with the anarcho-punk genre. More recently the band have become notable for their contributions to the Scottish Gaelic punk subgenre... - "Whale Song", In Defence of Our EarthIn Defence of Our EarthIn Defence Of Our Earth is an anarcho-punk album, by the band Oi Polloi. It was released in 1990 on Words Of Warning Records.-Track listing:# Thin Green Line# 23 Hours# When Two Men Kiss# Whale Song# What Have We Done?...
, Oi PolloiOi PolloiOi Polloi are an anarcho-punk band from Scotland that formed around 1981. Starting as an Oi! band, they are generally associated more with the anarcho-punk genre. More recently the band have become notable for their contributions to the Scottish Gaelic punk subgenre... - "DDT", Battle HymnsBattle Hymns (Suicide Machines album)Battle Hymns is the second album by the Detroit, Michigan punk rock band The Suicide Machines, released in 1998 by Hollywood Records. It was the band's last album with drummer Derek Grant, who left the group the following year...
, Suicide MachinesSuicide machinesSuicide machines may mean:* machines for auto-euthanasia, see euthanasia device* fictional machines for suicide, see suicide booth* The Suicide Machines, an American punk rock band** The Suicide Machines , an album by the aforementioned group... - "Nuclear Generators", War Profiteering is Killing Us All, Suicide MachinesSuicide machinesSuicide machines may mean:* machines for auto-euthanasia, see euthanasia device* fictional machines for suicide, see suicide booth* The Suicide Machines, an American punk rock band** The Suicide Machines , an album by the aforementioned group...
- "Chicken Squawk", Millions of Dead Children, MDCMDC (band)MDC is an American hardcore punk band formed in Austin, Texas in 1979. The band were subsequently based in San Francisco, California, and are currently based in Portland, Oregon. MDC originally formed as The Stains before changing their name...
- "Don't kill the animals", Nina HagenNina HagenNina Hagen is a German singer and actress.-Early years:Hagen was born as Catharina Hagen in the former East Berlin, East Germany, the daughter of Hans Hagen , a scriptwriter, and Eva-Maria Hagen, an actress and singer...
and Lene LovichLene LovichLene Lovich is an American singer based in England, who first gained attention as part of the New Wave music scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Her most popular hit single was "Lucky Number", first released in 1979.-Early years:... - "Kyoto Now!", The Process of Belief, Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the...
- "Evolution", "EP-LP", Subhumans
- "The Cord Is cut", The Final ConflictThe Final ConflictThe Final Conflict is an album by the British anarcho-punk band Conflict. It was released in 1988 by Mortarhate Records. One of the most controversial songs on the album was The Cord is Cut, a song outlining their pro-life stance, which they say stems from their views on animal rights.- Track...
, ConflictConflict (band)Conflict is an English anarcho-punk band originally based around Eltham in South London. Formed in 1981, the band's original line up consisted of: Colin Jerwood , Francisco 'Paco' Carreno , Big John , Steve , Pauline , Paul aka 'Nihilistic Nobody' . Their first release was the EP "The House That...
(A pro-life feminist song, which the band say is based on their views on animal rightsAnimal rightsAnimal rights, also known as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of non-human animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of human beings...
) - "Collapse(Post-Amerika)", Appeal To ReasonAppeal to ReasonThe Appeal to Reason was a weekly political newspaper published in the American Midwest from 1895 until 1922. The paper was known for its radical politics, lending support over the years to the Farmers' Alliance and Populist movement before becoming a mainstay of the Socialist Party of America...
, Rise AgainstRise AgainstRise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The band currently consists of Tim McIlrath , Zach Blair , Joe Principe and Brandon Barnes .Rise Against spent its first five years signed to the independent record label Fat Wreck Chords, on which it... - "Ready To Fall", The Sufferer & The WitnessThe Sufferer & The Witness-Personnel:Rise Against* Tim McIlrath – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar, guitar solo on "Prayer of the Refugee"* Joe Principe – Bass guitar, backing vocals* Chris Chasse – Lead guitar, backing vocals* Brandon Barnes – Drums, percussion...
, Rise AgainstRise AgainstRise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The band currently consists of Tim McIlrath , Zach Blair , Joe Principe and Brandon Barnes .Rise Against spent its first five years signed to the independent record label Fat Wreck Chords, on which it... - "Hands That Mold", Human=Garbage DystopiaDystopiaA dystopia is the idea of a society in a repressive and controlled state, often under the guise of being utopian, as characterized in books like Brave New World and Nineteen Eighty-Four...
- "Gaia Bleeds (Make Way For Man)", This Will Be the Death of UsThis Will Be the Death of Us-Personnel:The following personnel contributed to This Will Be the Death of Us:-Set Your Goals:*Matt Wilson - lead vocals*Jordan Brown - lead vocals, additional guitar*Audelio Flores Jr...
, Set Your GoalsSet Your GoalsSet Your Goals is the debut album of the punk rock band CIV. It was released in October 1995 on Lava Records. The album is best known for the hit single "Can't Wait One Minute More"...
On government
- "Let Them Speak","Adelleda
- "Do They Owe Us A Living?", The Feeding of the 5000, CrassCrassCrass are an English punk rock band that was formed in 1977, which promoted anarchism as a political ideology, way of living, and as a resistance movement. Crass popularised the seminal anarcho-punk movement of the punk subculture, and advocated direct action, animal rights, and environmentalism...
- "California Über Alles", Fresh Fruit for Rotting VegetablesFresh Fruit for Rotting VegetablesFresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables is the debut album by the American hardcore punk band Dead Kennedys. It was released in September 1980 through Faulty Products in the United States and through Cherry Red Records in the United Kingdom.It has been certified by BPI gold.The best selling and...
, Dead KennedysDead KennedysDead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene.... - "Government Flu", Plastic Surgery DisastersPlastic Surgery DisastersPlastic Surgery Disasters is the second album released by the Dead Kennedys. It has been reissued with the EP In God We Trust, Inc., which are the last eight tracks on the CD. The cover photo is "Hands" by photographer Michael Wells. The same photo was used by other San Francisco based punk band...
, Dead KennedysDead KennedysDead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene.... - "Kinky Sex Makes the World Go Around", Give Me Convenience or Give Me DeathGive Me Convenience or Give Me Death-Personnel:* Jello Biafra - vocals, producer, artwork, compiler* East Bay Ray - guitar, echoplex, producer, mixer* Klaus Fluoride - bass, backing vocals * D.H...
, Dead Kennedys - "Murder the Government", Fuck the Kids 7"/So Long and Thanks for All the ShoesSo Long and Thanks for All the ShoesSo Long and Thanks for All the Shoes is the seventh studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX. It was released on November 11, 1997 through Epitaph Records.-Overview:...
, NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up... - "Stars and Stripes of Corruption", FrankenchristFrankenchristFrankenchrist is the third album released by the American hardcore punk band Dead Kennedys in 1985 on Alternative Tentacles.The album was a subject of controversy because of a poster inserted in the original record sleeve. The poster, H. R. Giger's Landscape #XX, or Penis Landscape, was a painting...
, Dead KennedysDead KennedysDead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene.... - "Heads of State", Worlds Apart, Subhumans
- "Perfect Government", Punk in DrublicPunk in DrublicPunk in Drublic is the fifth studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX. It was released on July 19, 1994 through Epitaph Records....
, NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up... - "Resisting Tyrannical Government", Less Talk, More RockLess Talk, More RockLess Talk, More Rock is the second full-length album by the punk rock band Propagandhi, and the last album to feature bassist John K. Samson. Released in 1996. It was re-released on CD, vinyl, and colored vinyl by Fat Wreck Chords on January 3, 2010. The colored vinyl pressing is limited to 666...
, PropagandhiPropagandhiPropagandhi is a Canadian punk band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.... - "Bullshit Politicians", Today's Empires, Tomorrow's AshesToday's Empires, Tomorrow's AshesToday's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes is the third album by Canadian punk rock band Propagandhi, released February 6, 2001.One of the album's tracks, "Back to the Motor League", indirectly refers to two songs by the Dead Kennedys, "Triumph of the Swill" and "Chickenshit Conformist", as well the year of...
, PropagandhiPropagandhiPropagandhi is a Canadian punk band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.... - "God Save the USA" From The AshesFrom the AshesFrom the Ashes is the seventh studio album by the punk rock band Pennywise, released on September 9, 2003. Most copies include a DVD on the making of the album....
, PennywisePennywise (band)Pennywise is a Californian punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California, formed in 1988. The name is derived from the monster, It, from the Stephen King novel of the same title.... - "Democracy", The AdolescentsThe Adolescents (album)Adolescents is the eponymous debut album by the Orange County punk rock band the Adolescents. The album boasts an all-star cast, featuring three past Social Distortion members , former Agent Orange guitarist Steve Soto and a previously unknown singer named Tony Cadena...
, The AdolescentsThe AdolescentsThe Adolescents are an American punk band formed in 1980 in Fullerton, California. It is a punk supergroup, made up of early members of Agent Orange and Social Distortion. They are often credited as one of the leading bands of the 1980s hardcore punk scene.... - "Holiday", American IdiotAmerican IdiotAmerican Idiot is the seventh studio album by the American punk rock band Green Day. It was released on September 21, 2004 through Reprise Records and was produced by longtime collaborator Rob Cavallo. In mid-2003, the band began recording songs for an album entitled Cigarettes and Valentines...
, 'Green DayGreen DayGreen Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool... - "God Save the Queen", Never Mind The Bollocks, The Sex Pistols
- "Anarchy in the U.K.", Never Mind The Bollocks, The Sex Pistols
- "My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes To Bitburg)My Brain is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes to Bitburg)"Bonzo Goes to Bitburg" is a song by American punk rock band the Ramones. Initially issued as a single in Great Britain by Beggars Banquet Records in 1985, it did not receive an American single release. An emotionally charged protest of the visit by U.S. president Ronald Reagan to a German cemetery...
", Animal BoyAnimal BoyAnimal Boy is the ninth studio album by the American punk band the Ramones. It featured the songs "My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down ", written as a protest of President Ronald Reagan's visit to the Bitburg cemetery in West Germany; "Somebody Put Something in My Drink", written by Richie Ramone, the...
, The Ramones - "Violence Now (Assassinate the President)", Murder JunkiesMurder JunkiesMurder Junkies is the album in which GG Allin used ANTiSEEN as his backing band. It was released in France by New Rose records. The title of the album was appropriated from the name of an obscure Texas band - which performed as his backing band for several live dates in the late 1980's; a name in...
, GG Allin - "Die for the Government", Die for the GovernmentDie for the Government- Personnel :*Justin Sane – guitar/vocals*Andy Flag – bass/vocals*Pat Thetic – drums* Andy Wright mixed tracks 4,6,7,8,12,13,16, and 17.* Andy "Reagan" Wheeler, Ricky "Reagan" Wright, Anne Flag, Mike Poisel, Mike Armstrong, Dan D. Lion, Jason DeCosta, and the band Disco Crisis all provided back up...
, Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth... - "When You Don't Control Your Government, People Want to Kill You", The Terror StateThe Terror State-Personnel:* Justin Sane- Guitar & lead vocals* Chris Head- Guitar & vocals* Chris #2- Bass & lead vocals* Pat Thetic- Drums...
, Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth... - "Turncoat", The Terror StateThe Terror State-Personnel:* Justin Sane- Guitar & lead vocals* Chris Head- Guitar & vocals* Chris #2- Bass & lead vocals* Pat Thetic- Drums...
, Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth... - "Justified Revulsion", Problem.Reaction.Solution, Circle of Rage
- "The Idiots are Taking Over", The War on ErrorismThe War on ErrorismThe War on Errorism is the ninth studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX. It was released on May 6, 2003 through Fat Wreck Chords. It was the first NOFX album to be released through Fat Wreck Chords. The album takes aim at US president George W. Bush, criticizing him and his policies...
, NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up... - "USAHoles", Wolves in Wolves' ClothingWolves in Wolves' Clothing-Trivia:* The untitled track 19 is actually a compilation of early, short demo clips, many of which are acoustic.* The first 1062 vinyl copies of the album were pressed yellow/green vinyl...
, NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up... - "We Called it America", CoasterCoaster (album)-Personnel:* Fat Mike – vocals, bass, keyboard on tracks 5 and 6* Eric Melvin – guitar, vocals* El Hefe – guitar, vocals, trombone on track 8* Erik Sandin – drums-Additional musicians:* Aaron Novik – bass clarinet, trombone on track 11...
, NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up...
On militarism
- "Part III", How Could Hell Be Any Worse?How Could Hell Be Any Worse?How Could Hell Be Any Worse? is the first full-length album released by influential punk band Bad Religion, which was released on June 1, 1981. Released months after the release of their self-titled EP, it was financed by a $1,000 loan by guitarist Brett Gurewitz's father. Its success surprised the...
, Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the... - "Atomic Garden", GeneratorGenerator (Bad Religion album)In October 2011, the album was ranked number three on Guitar World magazine's top ten list of guitar albums of 1992.-Track listing:#"Generator" - 3:21#"Too Much to Ask" - 2:45#"No Direction" - 3:14#"Tomorrow" - 1:56...
, Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the... - "Let them Eat War", The Empire Strikes FirstThe Empire Strikes FirstThe Empire Strikes First is the thirteenth studio album by Bad Religion released on June 8, 2004.-Title inspiration:The title is a reference to the new Bush Doctrine of preventive war, and a play on the name of the popular Star Wars movie The Empire Strikes Back.-Lyrics:Although some of the album...
, Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the... - "Rambozo the Clown", Bedtime for DemocracyBedtime for DemocracyBedtime for Democracy is the fourth album released by Dead Kennedys. Songs on this album cover such common punk subjects as conformity, Reaganomics, the military, and even criticizing aspects of their own punk movement. The title of the album is a reference to the 1951 comedy film, Bedtime for...
, Dead KennedysDead KennedysDead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene.... - "Kinky Sex Makes the World Go Around", Give Me Convenience or Give Me DeathGive Me Convenience or Give Me Death-Personnel:* Jello Biafra - vocals, producer, artwork, compiler* East Bay Ray - guitar, echoplex, producer, mixer* Klaus Fluoride - bass, backing vocals * D.H...
, Dead KennedysDead KennedysDead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene.... - "All Good Soldiers", Recipe for HateRecipe for HateRecipe for Hate is Bad Religion's seventh full-length album, released on September 21, 1993. This was their last album on Epitaph Records and the band switched to Atlantic Records before its release....
, Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the... - "Jarhead Fertilizer", The AftermathThe Aftermath (Dystopia album)The Aftermath is the second album by Dystopia. It was originally released in 1999 as a four-track LP on Life is Abuse Records, and a 13-track CD featuring additional songs from their splits with Skaven and Suffering Luna, the Backstabber EP, and one unreleased cover, on Life is Abuse Records,...
, DystopiaDystopia (band)Formed in Orange County, California in 1991, Dystopia was a sludge metal band, popular in both the heavy metal and crust punk scenes, due in large part to their bleak, misanthropic imagery... - "Firecracker", Suburban Teenage Wasteland BluesSuburban Teenage Wasteland BluesSuburban Teenage Wasteland Blues is the second album by the punk band, Strung Out with Fat Wreck Chords. The album was released on April 23, 1996...
, Strung OutStrung OutStrung Out is a Californian punk rock band from Simi Valley, California, formed in 1992. They are known mainly for their musical style, which fuses aspects of punk rock and heavy metal to form their primary sound. They have released seven albums on Fat Wreck Chords and appeared on numerous... - "Charity", Free Souls in a Trapped Environment, Citizen FishCitizen FishCitizen Fish is a ska punk band that has been together since 1990. The band often makes strong social and political statements, dealing with themes such as anti-consumerism, vegetarianism, questioning the status quo, and encouraging people to get along with one another...
- "March of the Crabs", Today's Empires, Tomorrow's AshesToday's Empires, Tomorrow's AshesToday's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes is the third album by Canadian punk rock band Propagandhi, released February 6, 2001.One of the album's tracks, "Back to the Motor League", indirectly refers to two songs by the Dead Kennedys, "Triumph of the Swill" and "Chickenshit Conformist", as well the year of...
, PropagandhiPropagandhiPropagandhi is a Canadian punk band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.... - "State of the Union", Siren Song of the Counter CultureSiren Song of the Counter Culture-Personnel:Rise Against*Tim McIlrath – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar*Joe Principe – Bass, backing vocals*Chris Chasse – Lead guitar, backing vocals*Brandon Barnes – Drums, percussionArtwork*Shepard Fairey – Cover illustration...
, Rise AgainstRise AgainstRise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The band currently consists of Tim McIlrath , Zach Blair , Joe Principe and Brandon Barnes .Rise Against spent its first five years signed to the independent record label Fat Wreck Chords, on which it... - "Blood-Red, White and Blue", Revolutions Per MinuteRevolutions Per MinuteRevolutions Per Minute is a song by the punk rock band Rise Against....
, Rise AgainstRise AgainstRise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The band currently consists of Tim McIlrath , Zach Blair , Joe Principe and Brandon Barnes .Rise Against spent its first five years signed to the independent record label Fat Wreck Chords, on which it... - "What part of 'Thou shalt not kill' don't you understand?", Knights of The New Crusade
- "Blackeye", Tin Pot OperationTin Pot OperationTin Pot Operation or TPO are an indie-punk band originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, where they have a large local following.They are notorious for the political content of their music with songs about racism, media manipulation and war and so on....
- "A New Kind Of Army", A New Kind Of ArmyA New Kind of ArmyA New Kind of Army is a punk rock album originally released by Anti-Flag on May 25, 1999. It was reissued by A-F Records on October 19, 2004...
, Anti-Flag - "Operation Iraqi Liberation (O.I.L.)", The Terror StateThe Terror State-Personnel:* Justin Sane- Guitar & lead vocals* Chris Head- Guitar & vocals* Chris #2- Bass & lead vocals* Pat Thetic- Drums...
, Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth... - "911 for Peace", Mobilize, Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
- "Depleted Uranium Is A Warcrime, For Blood And EmpireFor Blood and Empire-Variations:*Some Australian and European releases add "Corporate Rock" – 1:53 as track 14.*The Japanese release adds "The New Millennium Generation" - 3:08 as track 14...
, Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth... - "The Son of God Goes Forth to War", A Challenge to the Cowards of Christendom, Knights of the New Crusade
On prejudice and discrimination
- "Nazi White Trash", "Mediocre GenericaMediocre GenericaMediocre Generica is the debut album by the American punk band Leftöver Crack. It was released on September 11, 2001 and includes much sociopolitical commentary, including anti-police sentiment, anti-racism and anti-homophobia. The album was originally intended to be titled Shoot the Kids at...
", Leftover CrackLeftöver CrackLeftöver Crack is an American punk rock band formed in 1998, following the breakup of the ska punk band Choking Victim. Primarily playing an amalgam of ska and hardcore punk, they classify themselves as "crack-rocksteady". The band is currently signed to Fat Wreck Chords for CD releases, and... - "Fuck Nazi Sympathy", Fuck Nazi Sympathy, Aus-RottenAus-RottenAus-Rotten was an American crust punk band, from 1991 to 2001 formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the DIY underground, its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchism and far-left sociopolitics....
- "Absent Minded", The Rotten Agenda, Aus-RottenAus-RottenAus-Rotten was an American crust punk band, from 1991 to 2001 formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the DIY underground, its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchism and far-left sociopolitics....
- "Don't Call Me White", Punk in DrublicPunk in DrublicPunk in Drublic is the fifth studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX. It was released on July 19, 1994 through Epitaph Records....
, NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up... - "Nazi Punks Fuck Off", In God We Trust, Inc.In God We Trust, Inc.In God We Trust, Inc. is a hardcore punk EP by the Dead Kennedys; it is now reissued with the Plastic Surgery Disasters album. The thrashing, lightning-fast beats and shouted vocals, on the first six tracks, resembles Washington D.C.'s punk bands of the time; more than on any other Dead Kennedys...
, Dead KennedysDead KennedysDead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene.... - "The Only Good Fascist Is A Very Dead Fascist", Less Talk, More RockLess Talk, More RockLess Talk, More Rock is the second full-length album by the punk rock band Propagandhi, and the last album to feature bassist John K. Samson. Released in 1996. It was re-released on CD, vinyl, and colored vinyl by Fat Wreck Chords on January 3, 2010. The colored vinyl pressing is limited to 666...
, PropagandhiPropagandhiPropagandhi is a Canadian punk band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.... - "Fuck Machine", How to Clean EverythingHow to Clean EverythingHow to Clean Everything is the first album by the punk rock band Propagandhi, released in 1993.In 2006, the album was ranked as the highest rated punk album of 1993 on Sputnikmusic. Vocalist Chris Hannah said about the album:...
, PropagandhiPropagandhiPropagandhi is a Canadian punk band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.... - "Gay Rude Boys Unite", Mediocre GenericaMediocre GenericaMediocre Generica is the debut album by the American punk band Leftöver Crack. It was released on September 11, 2001 and includes much sociopolitical commentary, including anti-police sentiment, anti-racism and anti-homophobia. The album was originally intended to be titled Shoot the Kids at...
, Leftöver CrackLeftöver CrackLeftöver Crack is an American punk rock band formed in 1998, following the breakup of the ska punk band Choking Victim. Primarily playing an amalgam of ska and hardcore punk, they classify themselves as "crack-rocksteady". The band is currently signed to Fat Wreck Chords for CD releases, and... - "Hating Hate", Battle HymnsBattle Hymns (Suicide Machines album)Battle Hymns is the second album by the Detroit, Michigan punk rock band The Suicide Machines, released in 1998 by Hollywood Records. It was the band's last album with drummer Derek Grant, who left the group the following year...
, Suicide MachinesSuicide machinesSuicide machines may mean:* machines for auto-euthanasia, see euthanasia device* fictional machines for suicide, see suicide booth* The Suicide Machines, an American punk rock band** The Suicide Machines , an album by the aforementioned group... - "Black and White World", Battle Hymns, Suicide MachinesSuicide machinesSuicide machines may mean:* machines for auto-euthanasia, see euthanasia device* fictional machines for suicide, see suicide booth* The Suicide Machines, an American punk rock band** The Suicide Machines , an album by the aforementioned group...
- "The Competition Song", "The FuseThe FuseThe Fuse is the eighth album by Pennywise, released on August 9, 2005. The Fuse charted at number 36 in Australia on the ARIA Albums Chart, their third lowest position on the chart among the band's album releases.-Track listing:...
", PennywisePennywise (band)Pennywise is a Californian punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California, formed in 1988. The name is derived from the monster, It, from the Stephen King novel of the same title.... - "Avenues And Alleyways", ...And Out Come The Wolves...And Out Come the Wolves…And Out Come the Wolves is the third studio album by the American punk rock band Rancid. It was released on August 22, 1995 through Epitaph Records. Rancid's popularity and catchy songs made them the subject of a major label bidding war that ended with the band staying on Epitaph...
, RancidRancid (band)Rancid is an American punk rock band formed in Berkeley, California in 1991. Founded by Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman, both of whom previously played in the ska punk band Operation Ivy, Rancid is credited—along with Green Day and The Offspring—for reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the... - "Guilty of Being White", in which lyricist Ian MacKayeIan MacKayeIan Thomas Garner MacKaye is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, musician, label owner, and producer. Active since 1979, MacKaye is best known for being the frontman of the influential hardcore punk bands Minor Threat and The Teen Idles, the post-hardcore bands Embrace and Fugazi, as well...
claims to be blamed by black Americans for slavery in America, something he dismisses as having happened "a hundred years before [he] was born" "In My Eyes (EP)", Minor ThreatMinor ThreatMinor Threat was an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1980 and disbanded in 1983. The band was relatively short-lived, but had a strong influence on the hardcore punk music scene, both stylistically and in establishing a "do it yourself" ethic for music distribution and... - "Pork Products", "Problem.Reaction.Solution", Circle of Rage
- "White Minority", "Jealous AgainJealous Again-Band:* Ron Reyes – vocals* Greg Ginn – guitar* Chuck Dukowski – bass guitar; vocals on "You Bet We've Got Something Personal Against You!"* Robo – drums-Production:* Spot – producer, recording engineer, mix engineer...
", Black FlagBlack Flag (band)Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in the band... - "Make It Stop (September's Children)Make It Stop (September's Children)"Make It Stop " is the second single from punk rock band Rise Against's sixth studio album, Endgame. The single was released digitally to digital stores on May 30, 2011. The single's peak at number seven on the U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs charts and number thirteen on U.S. Billboard Rock...
", EndgameEndgameIn chess and chess-like games, the endgame is the stage of the game when there are few pieces left on the board....
, Rise AgainstRise AgainstRise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The band currently consists of Tim McIlrath , Zach Blair , Joe Principe and Brandon Barnes .Rise Against spent its first five years signed to the independent record label Fat Wreck Chords, on which it...
On straight edge
- "Straight Edge", Complete DiscographyComplete DiscographyComplete Discography is a 1989 compilation album released by the American hardcore punk band Minor Threat on the band's own Dischord Records. Despite its title, it only includes songs that were released on studio releases...
, Minor ThreatMinor ThreatMinor Threat was an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1980 and disbanded in 1983. The band was relatively short-lived, but had a strong influence on the hardcore punk music scene, both stylistically and in establishing a "do it yourself" ethic for music distribution and... - "Out Of Step", Complete DiscographyComplete DiscographyComplete Discography is a 1989 compilation album released by the American hardcore punk band Minor Threat on the band's own Dischord Records. Despite its title, it only includes songs that were released on studio releases...
, Minor ThreatMinor ThreatMinor Threat was an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1980 and disbanded in 1983. The band was relatively short-lived, but had a strong influence on the hardcore punk music scene, both stylistically and in establishing a "do it yourself" ethic for music distribution and... - "Straight Edge"."White Trash,Two Heebs,and a Bean", NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up...
- "Hey Punk! Try Heroine[s]," Hey Punk! Try Heroine[s], Switchblade Kittens
- "All my friends are straight edge", Problem.Reaction.Solution, Circle of Rage
- "Drink Drank Punk", Die For The GovernmentDie for the Government- Personnel :*Justin Sane – guitar/vocals*Andy Flag – bass/vocals*Pat Thetic – drums* Andy Wright mixed tracks 4,6,7,8,12,13,16, and 17.* Andy "Reagan" Wheeler, Ricky "Reagan" Wright, Anne Flag, Mike Poisel, Mike Armstrong, Dan D. Lion, Jason DeCosta, and the band Disco Crisis all provided back up...
, Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
On religion
- "Jesus Was a Terrorist", Jello Biafra & No Means NoJello BiafraJello Biafra is an American musician, spoken word artist and leading figure of the Green Party of the United States. Biafra first gained attention as the lead singer and songwriter for San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys...
- "Haillie Sallasse, Up Your Ass", How to Clean EverythingHow to Clean EverythingHow to Clean Everything is the first album by the punk rock band Propagandhi, released in 1993.In 2006, the album was ranked as the highest rated punk album of 1993 on Sputnikmusic. Vocalist Chris Hannah said about the album:...
, PropagandhiPropagandhiPropagandhi is a Canadian punk band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.... - "East Jesus Nowhere" Green DayGreen DayGreen Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
- "Sodom, Gomorrah, Washington D.C", "The People or The GunThe People or the GunThe People or the Gun is Anti-Flag's seventh studio album. The album was released on June 9, 2009. It was their first album released on independent label SideOneDummy Records after the band's two-record contract ended with RCA Records. The first track, "Sodom, Gomorrah, Washington D.C...
", Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth... - "Atheist Anthem, Mediocre Generica", Leftover CrackLeftöver CrackLeftöver Crack is an American punk rock band formed in 1998, following the breakup of the ska punk band Choking Victim. Primarily playing an amalgam of ska and hardcore punk, they classify themselves as "crack-rocksteady". The band is currently signed to Fat Wreck Chords for CD releases, and...
- "Reality Asylum", CrassCrassCrass are an English punk rock band that was formed in 1977, which promoted anarchism as a political ideology, way of living, and as a resistance movement. Crass popularised the seminal anarcho-punk movement of the punk subculture, and advocated direct action, animal rights, and environmentalism...
- "Leaving Jesusland", Wolves in Wolves' ClothingWolves in Wolves' Clothing-Trivia:* The untitled track 19 is actually a compilation of early, short demo clips, many of which are acoustic.* The first 1062 vinyl copies of the album were pressed yellow/green vinyl...
, NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up... - "Pods and Gods", NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up...
- "The Best God in Show", CoasterCoasterCoaster or Coasters may refer to:* A beverage coaster on which to rest glasses of beverage* A Furniture coaster Which stops wheeled furniture moving* Coaster , a regional rail service in San Diego County, California...
, NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up... - "Blasphemy(The Victimless Crime)", CoasterCoasterCoaster or Coasters may refer to:* A beverage coaster on which to rest glasses of beverage* A Furniture coaster Which stops wheeled furniture moving* Coaster , a regional rail service in San Diego County, California...
, NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up...
On the flaws of the punk subculture and wider youth culture
- "Anti-Manifesto", How to Clean EverythingHow to Clean EverythingHow to Clean Everything is the first album by the punk rock band Propagandhi, released in 1993.In 2006, the album was ranked as the highest rated punk album of 1993 on Sputnikmusic. Vocalist Chris Hannah said about the album:...
, PropagandhiPropagandhiPropagandhi is a Canadian punk band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.... - "Anarchy For Sale", Dead KennedysDead KennedysDead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene....
- "Punk is dead", The Feeding of the 5000, CrassCrassCrass are an English punk rock band that was formed in 1977, which promoted anarchism as a political ideology, way of living, and as a resistance movement. Crass popularised the seminal anarcho-punk movement of the punk subculture, and advocated direct action, animal rights, and environmentalism...
- "Tribal Rival Rebel Revel", CrassCrassCrass are an English punk rock band that was formed in 1977, which promoted anarchism as a political ideology, way of living, and as a resistance movement. Crass popularised the seminal anarcho-punk movement of the punk subculture, and advocated direct action, animal rights, and environmentalism...
- "White punks on hope", CrassCrassCrass are an English punk rock band that was formed in 1977, which promoted anarchism as a political ideology, way of living, and as a resistance movement. Crass popularised the seminal anarcho-punk movement of the punk subculture, and advocated direct action, animal rights, and environmentalism...
- "Punks are a Joke", Deathcycle, Deathcycle
- "Separation of Church and Skate", NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up...
- "Its my Job to keep punk rock elite", NOFXNOFXNOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up...
- "Unity", Energy, Operation IvyOperation Ivy (band)Operation Ivy was an American ska punk band that formed in Berkeley, California, and was often credited with spurring the 1990s punk revival in California. It is well-known as one of the first bands to "mix" hardcore punk with elements of ska, known as ska-core...
- "Chickenshit ConformistChickenshit Conformist"Chickenshit Conformist" is a song by the Dead Kennedys; released on their 1986 album Bedtime for Democracy. It accuses punk rock of becoming "a closed-minded, self-centred social club", and accuses the punks of becoming "chickenshit conformist[s] like [their] parents."The song also mentions the...
", Bedtime for DemocracyBedtime for DemocracyBedtime for Democracy is the fourth album released by Dead Kennedys. Songs on this album cover such common punk subjects as conformity, Reaganomics, the military, and even criticizing aspects of their own punk movement. The title of the album is a reference to the 1951 comedy film, Bedtime for...
, Dead KennedysDead KennedysDead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene.... - "Nazi Punks Fuck Off", In God We Trust, Inc.In God We Trust, Inc.In God We Trust, Inc. is a hardcore punk EP by the Dead Kennedys; it is now reissued with the Plastic Surgery Disasters album. The thrashing, lightning-fast beats and shouted vocals, on the first six tracks, resembles Washington D.C.'s punk bands of the time; more than on any other Dead Kennedys...
, Dead KennedysDead KennedysDead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene.... - "Indie Sux, Hardline Sux, Emo Sux, You Suck!", Anti-flagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
- "Bored wi' Belfast", Tin Pot OperationTin Pot OperationTin Pot Operation or TPO are an indie-punk band originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, where they have a large local following.They are notorious for the political content of their music with songs about racism, media manipulation and war and so on....
- "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais" In Hammersmith Palais" is a song by The Clash, self produced and first released as a 7" single, backed with the track "The Prisoner", in June 1978....
", The ClashThe ClashThe Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...