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On authoritarianism and/or the police

*"Anti-Police", Demob *"At the Movies", ''
Rock for Light ''Rock for Light'' is the second full-length album by hardcore punk pioneers Bad Brains, released in 1983. It was produced by Ric Ocasek of The Cars. The 1991 re-issue was remixed by Ocasek and bass player Darryl Jenifer. The re-issued version ha ...
'', Bad Brains *"Authority", Void *"Beat My Head Against the Wall", ''
My War ''My War'' is the second studio album by American band Black Flag. It was the first of three full-length albums released by the band in 1984. It polarized fans due to the LP's B-side, on which the band slowed down to a heavy, Black Sabbath-e ...
'', Black Flag *"Big Takeover", '' Bad Brains'', Bad Brains *"Bleed for Me", ''
Plastic Surgery Disasters ''Plastic Surgery Disasters'' is the second full-length album released by punk rock band Dead Kennedys. Recorded in San Francisco during June 1982, it was produced by the band and punk record producer Thom Wilson, with Geza X getting a "special ...
'', Dead Kennedys *"Boss", '' The Crew'', 7 Seconds *"Clocked In", ''
The First Four Years ''The First Four Years'' is a compilation album by the American hardcore punk band Black Flag. It was released in 1983 on SST Records. The compilation consists of all of the group's material released before Henry Rollins became the band's voc ...
'', Black Flag *"Complete Control", '' The Clash'', The Clash *"Cops for Fertilizer", ''
The Crucifucks The Crucifucks were an American punk band, punk band formed in 1981 in Lansing, Michigan, Lansing, Michigan. They were noted for their political agitation, provocative lyrics, and unusually shrill vocals by band leader Doc Corbin Dart. Dead Kenn ...
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The Crucifucks The Crucifucks were an American punk band, punk band formed in 1981 in Lansing, Michigan, Lansing, Michigan. They were noted for their political agitation, provocative lyrics, and unusually shrill vocals by band leader Doc Corbin Dart. Dead Kenn ...
*"Dead Cops", ''
Millions of Dead Cops MDC is an American punk rock band formed in 1979 in Austin, Texas, subsequently based in San Francisco, and currently Portland, Oregon. Among the first wave of bands to define the sound and style of American hardcore punk, MDC originally formed ...
'', MDC *"Delusion & Anger", ''Bonecrusher'', Broken Bones *"Destroy Babylon", ''
Rock For Light ''Rock for Light'' is the second full-length album by hardcore punk pioneers Bad Brains, released in 1983. It was produced by Ric Ocasek of The Cars. The 1991 re-issue was remixed by Ocasek and bass player Darryl Jenifer. The re-issued version ha ...
'', Bad Brains *"Does This System Work?", ''
Why Why may refer to: * Causality, a consequential relationship between two events * Reason (argument), a premise in support of an argument, for what reason or purpose * Grounding (metaphysics), a topic in metaphysics regarding how things exist in v ...
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Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"Drunk with Power", ''
Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing ''Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing'' is the debut studio album by English hardcore punk band Discharge, released on 21 May 1982 by Clay Records. The album is characterized by a minimalistic approach of music and lyrics, a heavy, distorted, ...
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Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"Fascist Pig", "'' Suicidal Tendencies'', Suicidal Tendencies *"Fighting", '' Die Kreuzen'', Die Kreuzen *"
Fuck Authority "Fuck Authority" is a song written and recorded by American punk rock band Pennywise. It was released in July 2001 as the lead single (and only charting single) from the band's sixth studio album ''Land of the Free?''. The song reached number 38 ...
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Land of the Free? ''Land of the Free?'' is the sixth studio album by American punk rock band 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 ...
'', Pennywise *"Fuck Police Brutality", '' Die For The Government'',
Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Gang Control", "
Fuck World Trade ''Fuck World Trade'' is the second album by American punk band Leftöver Crack, released in 2004 on the Alternative Tentacles label. The album continues the band's self-defined status as anti-racist, anti-sexist, anti-capitalist, and anarcho-c ...
", Leftöver Crack *"The Guns of Brixton", '' London Calling'', The Clash *"Hate the Police", ''
Hate the Police "The Dicks Hate the Police" (usually shortened to "Hate the Police") is the debut release and 7-inch single from the American hardcore punk band The Dicks, released in 1980. The record was released on the band's own Radical Records imprint. Mudhon ...
'' single, The Dicks *"I Against I", ''
I Against I ''I Against I'' is the third studio album by the American rock band Bad Brains. It was released on November 21, 1986 through SST Records with the catalog number SST 065. The best-selling album in the band's catalog, ''I Against I'' finds the b ...
'', Bad Brains *"I and I Survive", ''
Rock For Light ''Rock for Light'' is the second full-length album by hardcore punk pioneers Bad Brains, released in 1983. It was produced by Ric Ocasek of The Cars. The 1991 re-issue was remixed by Ocasek and bass player Darryl Jenifer. The re-issued version ha ...
'', Bad Brains *"It's Like...", ''Bonecrusher'', Broken Bones *"I Won't Subscribe", ''
Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing ''Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing'' is the debut studio album by English hardcore punk band Discharge, released on 21 May 1982 by Clay Records. The album is characterized by a minimalistic approach of music and lyrics, a heavy, distorted, ...
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Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
* Killing in the Name, '' Rage Against the Machine'', Rage Against the Machine *"L.A.P.D.", ''
Ignition Ignition may refer to: Science and technology * Firelighting, the human act of creating a fire for warmth, cooking and other uses * Combustion, an exothermic chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidant * Fusion ignition, the point at which a ...
'', The Offspring *"Living in the USA", '' Horse Bites Dog Cries'', D.I. *" London Calling", The Clash *"The Murder of Liddle Towers", ''Angel Dust'', Angelic Upstarts *"March of the Dogs", ''
Underclass Hero ''Underclass Hero'' is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Sum 41. It is the first of two albums by the band recorded without guitarist Dave Baksh since he left a year earlier to focus on Brown Brigade. The album was recorded as a thre ...
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Sum 41 Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario. Originally called Kaspir, the band was formed in 1996 and currently consists of Deryck Whibley (lead vocals, guitars, keyboards), Dave Baksh (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jason "Cone" McCas ...
*"Master Celebrator", '' Out of Bounds'', No Fun at All *"No", '' The Day the Country Died'', Subhumans *"No Martyr", ''
Avengers Avenger, Avengers, The Avenger, or The Avengers may refer to: Arts and entertainment In the Marvel Comics universe * Avengers (comics), a team of superheroes **Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a central team of protagonist superheroes of ...
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Avengers Avenger, Avengers, The Avenger, or The Avengers may refer to: Arts and entertainment In the Marvel Comics universe * Avengers (comics), a team of superheroes **Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a central team of protagonist superheroes of ...
*"No Values", ''
Jealous Again ''Jealous Again'' is a 12" EP that was the second release by American hardcore punk band Black Flag and the third-ever release on SST Records. History Although eventually released as a 12" 45 RPM extended-play, ''Jealous Again'' was initially ...
'', Black Flag *"Officer", '' Energy'',
Operation Ivy Operation Ivy was the eighth series of American nuclear tests, coming after '' Tumbler-Snapper'' and before '' Upshot–Knothole''. The two explosions were staged in late 1952 at Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific Proving Ground in the Marshall Is ...
*"One Dead Cop", ''
Fuck World Trade ''Fuck World Trade'' is the second album by American punk band Leftöver Crack, released in 2004 on the Alternative Tentacles label. The album continues the band's self-defined status as anti-racist, anti-sexist, anti-capitalist, and anarcho-c ...
'', Leftöver Crack *"...To Be a Ghost", ''WORRY'', Jeff Rosenstock *"Pay to Cum", '' Bad Brains'', Bad Brains *"Police Bastard", ''
Police Bastard Doom are an English hardcore punk band from Birmingham whose first lineup were together from 1987 to 1990. Despite its short existence, the band is considered pivotal in the rise of crust punk, a genre of punk rock that takes influence and ...
'', Doom *"Police Beat", ''
The Kids Will Have Their Say ''The Kids Will Have Their Say'' is the debut album by the Boston hardcore punk band SS Decontrol. The album was released in 1982 as a split-release between Dischord and X-Claim records (catalog numbers X-Claim 1/Dischord 7½). The album was o ...
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SS Decontrol SSD (Society System Decontrol) was a straight edge hardcore punk, hardcore band from Boston. They released two records as SS Decontrol and then formally changed their name to SSD. As SSD they released two more records with a Heavy metal music, ...
*"Police Oppression", ''Angel Dust'', Angelic Upstarts *"Police Story", ''The Partisans'', The Partisans *"Police Story", ''
Damaged Damage is any change in a thing, often a physical object, that degrades it away from its initial state. It can broadly be defined as "changes introduced into a system that adversely affect its current or future performance".Farrar, C.R., Sohn, H. ...
'', Black Flag *"Police Truck", ''
Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death ''Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death'' (stylized as ''Give me convenience OR give me death'') is a compilation album by the American hardcore punk band Dead Kennedys. It was released in June 1987 through front man Jello Biafra's record label Al ...
'', Dead Kennedys *"Police Violence", ''
The American Dream Died ''The American Dream Died'' is the eleventh full-length album by New York City hardcore punk band Agnostic Front. It was released on April 4, 2015 on Nuclear Blast. It was the first album to feature guitarist Craig Silverman. Track list Personn ...
'', Agnostic Front *"Question Authority", ''
Wild In The Streets ''Wild in the Streets'' is a 1968 American comedy-drama film directed by Barry Shear and starring Christopher Jones, Hal Holbrook, and Shelley Winters. Based on the short story "The Day It All Happened, Baby!" by Robert Thom, it was distribu ...
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Circle Jerks Circle Jerks (stylized as Ciʀcle JƎʀᴋs) are an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. The group was founded by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson. To date, Circle ...
*"The Regulator", '' Bad Brains'', Bad Brains *"Say Goodbye" "
Revolution Radio ''Revolution Radio'' is the twelfth studio album by American rock band Green Day, released on October 7, 2016 through Reprise Records. A self-produced effort, it marked their first release since touring guitarist Jason White returned to his ori ...
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Green Day Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a powe ...
*"So You Wanna be a cop", Baby Jesus, Sliced Up in the Manger, Leftöver Crack *"Stand Up", ''Dem Bones'', Broken Bones *"Stars And Stripes", ''
Wild In The Streets ''Wild in the Streets'' is a 1968 American comedy-drama film directed by Barry Shear and starring Christopher Jones, Hal Holbrook, and Shelley Winters. Based on the short story "The Day It All Happened, Baby!" by Robert Thom, it was distribu ...
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Circle Jerks Circle Jerks (stylized as Ciʀcle JƎʀᴋs) are an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. The group was founded by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson. To date, Circle ...
*"State Violence State Control", ''
Never Again "Never again" is a phrase or slogan which is associated with the lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides. The phrase may originate from a 1927 poem by Yitzhak Lamdan which stated "Never again shall Masada fall!" In the context of genocide ...
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Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"Supertouch", '' Bad Brains'', Bad Brains *"S.P.G.", ''
Punks Not Dead ''Punks Not Dead'' is the first studio album by the Scottish punk rock band The Exploited, released in April 1981 on Secret Records. Working class and loyal to the first impulses of the 1970s punk movement, the album was a reaction to critics w ...
'', The Exploited *"Spytaj milicjanta" ''
Underground Out of Poland ''Underground Out of Poland'' is the debut studio album by Polish punk rock band Dezerter. It was released in US during 1987 through Maximumrocknroll Records (Joey Shithead from D.O.A. helped in the release), and was re-released in 1996 by QQRYQ ...
'', Dezerter *"S.U.S.", ''
The Crack ''The Crack'' is the debut album by English punk rock band The Ruts, released in 1979. The album contains the UK hit singles "Babylon's Burning" (number seven on the UK chart in June 1979) and "Something That I Said" (number 29 in September ...
'', The Ruts *"Take Back The Power", ''The Interrupters'',
The Interrupters ''The Interrupters'' is a 2011 documentary film, produced by Kartemquin Films, that tells the story of three violence interrupters who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. It examines a year in which Chi ...
*"This Hope", '' Die Kreuzen'', Die Kreuzen *"Under Your Authority", ''
Destroy What Destroys You ''Destroy What Destroys You'' is an album by the American ska-punk band Against All Authority Against All Authority (often abbreviated -AAA-) is an American Punk rock, punk band, formed in Florida in 1992. Playing in a ska punk style, their ...
'', Against All Authority *" Warning", '' Warning'',
Green Day Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a powe ...
*"Warning", '' Warning: Her Majesty's Government Can Seriously Damage Your Health'',
Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"Wealth Rules", ''Dem Bones'', Broken Bones *"We Don't Need Freedom", ''
Paganicons ''Paganicons'' is the debut EP of punk band Saccharine Trust, released on December 10, 1981 through SST. Recording Inspired by Minutemen, Saccharine Trust desired to make an album that experimented with different forms of rock. Guitarist Joe ...
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Saccharine Trust Saccharine Trust is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1980 by singer Jack Brewer and guitarist Joe Baiza. The band would frequently perform with SST labelmates Minutemen and Black Flag. However, Baiza descri ...
*"Who's To Blame", ''Dem Bones'', Broken Bones *"World Up My Ass", ''
Group Sex Group sex is sexual behavior involving more than two participants. Participants in group sex can be of any sexual orientation or gender. Any form of sexual activity can be adopted to involve more than two participants, but some forms have their ...
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Circle Jerks Circle Jerks (stylized as Ciʀcle JƎʀᴋs) are an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. The group was founded by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson. To date, Circle ...
*"INGLEWOOD/3",''
Strength in Numb333rs ''Strength in Numb333rs'' is the debut studio album by the American rock band Fever 333, released on January 18, 2019. History On November 9, 2018, the band released a music video for their new single "Burn It" along with announcing their debut ...
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On consumerism

*" 21st Century Digital Boy" '' Against the Grain'', '' Stranger than Fiction'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Adversity", ''The Subhumans'', Subhumans *"Americana", '' Americana'', The Offspring *"...And Now Back to Our Programming", '' ...And Now Back to Our Programming'',
Aus-Rotten Aus-Rotten was an American crust punk band formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Active from 1991 to 2001, its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchist politics. The band included lead vocalist Dave Trenga, vocalist/guitarist Eric Go ...
*"...And we thought nation-states were a bad idea", ''
Less Talk, More Rock ''Less Talk, More Rock'' is the second full-length album by the Canadian punk rock band Propagandhi, and the last album to feature bassist John K. Samson. Released in 1996. Chris Hannah described the album as a conscious decision to be more c ...
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Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*"Artificial Life", '' Energy'',
Operation Ivy Operation Ivy was the eighth series of American nuclear tests, coming after '' Tumbler-Snapper'' and before '' Upshot–Knothole''. The two explosions were staged in late 1952 at Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific Proving Ground in the Marshall Is ...
*"Cashing In", '' Out of Step'', Minor Threat *"The Consumer's Song", ''
A New Kind of Army ''A New Kind of Army'' is a punk rock studio album originally released by Anti-Flag on May 25, 1999. It was reissued by A-F Records on October 19, 2004, and is also the only album to feature only Justin Sane as lead vocalist. All other albums fe ...
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Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Consumo Gusto", ''
Que Corra La Voz QUE or que may refer to: * Quebec (Que.), as the traditional abbreviation, though the postal abbreviations are now QC and previously PQ * Que Publishing, a company which first began as a publisher of technical computer software and hardware supp ...
'', Ska-P *"Corruption", '' Rancid'', Rancid *"Customer", ''Up The Workers'',
Thee Faction Thee Faction are a British garage rock/garage punk band from Surrey, England, noted for their explicit socialist agenda. They refer to their music, which incorporates elements of garage rock, pop and rhythm and blues as "Socialist RnB". Th ...
*"Don't Need It", '' Bad Brains'', Bad Brains *"Entertainment", '' Appeal To Reason'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"Grandma's Footsteps", '' No Rest For The Wicked'',
New Model Army The New Model Army was a standing army formed in 1645 by the Parliamentarians during the First English Civil War, then disbanded after the Stuart Restoration in 1660. It differed from other armies employed in the 1639 to 1653 Wars of the Th ...
*"Greater Omaha",
Read Music/Speak Spanish ''Read Music/Speak Spanish'' is the first studio album by American punk band Desaparecidos. Released in February 2002, the record is the forty-second release of Saddle Creek Records. Reviews were mostly positive upon release. About ''Read Mus ...
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Know Your Product "Know Your Product" is a song written by Ed Kuepper and Chris Bailey of Australian rock band The Saints. Released in February 1978, it was the second single from the group's second album, '' Eternally Yours''. Noted for its unusual mix of promin ...
", '' Eternally Yours'', The Saints *"Land Of Endless Greed", '' True North (album)'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Lost in the Supermarket", '' London Calling'', The Clash *"Mad At The Company", ''
Paganicons ''Paganicons'' is the debut EP of punk band Saccharine Trust, released on December 10, 1981 through SST. Recording Inspired by Minutemen, Saccharine Trust desired to make an album that experimented with different forms of rock. Guitarist Joe ...
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Saccharine Trust Saccharine Trust is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1980 by singer Jack Brewer and guitarist Joe Baiza. The band would frequently perform with SST labelmates Minutemen and Black Flag. However, Baiza descri ...
*"Merchandise", ''
Repeater (album) ''Repeater'' is the full-length debut studio album by the American post-hardcore band Fugazi. It was released on April 19, 1990, as ''Repeater'' on LP, and in May 1990 on CD bundled with the '' 3 Songs'' EP as ''Repeater + 3 Songs''. I ...
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Fugazi Fugazi (; ) is an American post-hardcore band that formed in Washington, D.C., in 1986. The band consists of guitarists and vocalists Ian MacKaye and Guy Picciotto, bassist Joe Lally, and drummer Brendan Canty. They are noted for their style-tr ...
*"Panic In the Supermarket", ''Millennia Madness'', Citizen Fish *"
Prayer of the Refugee "Prayer of the Refugee" is a song by American rock band Rise Against, featured on their fourth studio album ''The Sufferer & the Witness'' (2006). The lyrics were written by lead vocalist Tim McIlrath, and deal with the themes of forced displaceme ...
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The Sufferer and the Witness ''The Sufferer & the Witness'' is the fourth studio album by American punk rock band Rise Against, released on July 4, 2006. A melodic hardcore album, it comprises thirteen tracks that focus on melody, catchy hooks, and rapid-paced tempo. Socia ...
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Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"Rip Van Disney", ''Midget Gems'', Bus Station Loonies * "Saturday Night Holocaust", ''
Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death ''Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death'' (stylized as ''Give me convenience OR give me death'') is a compilation album by the American hardcore punk band Dead Kennedys. It was released in June 1987 through front man Jello Biafra's record label Al ...
'', Dead Kennedys *"Sell You Beautiful", '' The Resignation'',
RX Bandits Rx Bandits are an American four-piece band based in Seal Beach, California, United States. 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 Valle ...
*"Steal This Record", ''
Steal This Record ''Steal This Record'' is the fourth studio album by the Detroit, Michigan punk rock band The Suicide Machines, released in 2001 by Hollywood Records. It was the band's last album for the Hollywood label, as they moved to Side One Dummy Records t ...
'', The Suicide Machines *"Strength Thru Shopping", '' Audacity of Hype'',
Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine Jello 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 Inspired by Iggy Pop's 60th birthday gig at the Warfield in San ...
*"The Product", "
Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat ''Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat'' is the sixth overall release (fourth extended play, or EP, release and their first 12-inch EP) from American hardcore punk band Minutemen. It was released by SST Records in 1983. It is noted for featur ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Troops of Tomorrow", The Exploited *"This Business Is Killing Me", '' Pleasant Dreams'',
Ramones The Ramones were an American punk rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first true punk rock group. Despite achieving a limited commercial appeal in the United ...
*"This Is the End (For You My Friend)", ''
For Blood and Empire ''For Blood and Empire'' is the sixth studio album by the American punk rock band Anti-Flag. It was released on March 21, 2006. It was the band's first release on RCA Records, which caused the band to receive criticism from many due to their in ...
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Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Ugly Desires", ''
24 Hour Roadside Resistance ''24 Hour Roadside Resistance'' is an album by American political-ska punk band Against All Authority; first released in 2000. The album contains a two-and-a-half minute spoken word track (the second half of 'The Source of Strontium 90') from a m ...
'', Against All Authority *"Unknown", '' Hardcore '81'', D.O.A. *"How Much Is Enough?", ''
Suffer Suffering, or pain in a broad sense, may be an experience of unpleasantness or aversion, possibly associated with the perception of harm or threat of harm in an individual. Suffering is the basic element that makes up the negative valence of af ...
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Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...


On drug legalisation

*"Cannabis", '' El vals del obrero'', Ska-P *"Herojuana", ''
Pump Up the Valuum ''Pump Up the Valuum'' is the eighth studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX. It was released on June 13, 2000, on Epitaph Records, their last through the company. Production The album's title deliberately misspells the trademark "Dia ...
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NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"Jimmy Jazz", '' London Calling'', The Clash *"Julie's Been Working for the Drug Squad"", Give 'Em Enough Rope, The Clash *"My Congressman", '' Lucky'', Fifteen *"Oxy Moronic", ''
First Ditch Effort ''First Ditch Effort'' is the thirteenth studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX, released on October 7, 2016. Release "Six Years on Dope" was the first song released off of the album to the Fat Wreck Chords YouTube page on July 20, 20 ...
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NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
* Howling at the Moon (Sha-La-La), ''
Too Tough to Die ''Too Tough to Die'' is the eighth studio album by the American punk rock band the Ramones. It was released on October 1, 1984, and is the first Ramones record to feature Richie Ramone on drums. With ex-member Tommy Ramone producing (credited ...
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Ramones The Ramones were an American punk rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first true punk rock group. Despite achieving a limited commercial appeal in the United ...
, rare venture into protest music from a mostly apolitical band criticizing the legal status of marijuana at the time.


On environmentalism and animal rights

*"Acid Rain", '' Volume 2 (Reagan Youth album)'', Reagan Youth *"Anarcho - Pie", ''
In Defence of Our Earth ''In Defence Of Our Earth'' is an anarcho-punk Anarcho-punk (also known as anarchist punk or peace punk) is ideological subgenre of punk rock that promotes anarchism. Some use the term broadly to refer to any punk music with anarchist lyrica ...
'', Oi Polloi *"Belly Full of Lies", ''For Your Ego's Sake'', Dead Silence *"Blinded By Science", ''Not So Brave'',
Flux of Pink Indians Flux of Pink Indians was an English punk rock band from Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, active between 1980 and 1986. Biography The band formed in Hertfordshire, England in 1980 from the remaining members of The Epileptics (who ...
*"Cesspool In Eden", '' Bedtime for Democracy'', Dead Kennedys *"Chicken Squawk", ''
Millions of Dead Cops MDC is an American punk rock band formed in 1979 in Austin, Texas, subsequently based in San Francisco, and currently Portland, Oregon. Among the first wave of bands to define the sound and style of American hardcore punk, MDC originally formed ...
'', MDC *"Clams Have Feelings Too", ''
Pump Up the Valuum ''Pump Up the Valuum'' is the eighth studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX. It was released on June 13, 2000, on Epitaph Records, their last through the company. Production The album's title deliberately misspells the trademark "Dia ...
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NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"Collapse (Post-Amerika)", '' Appeal to Reason'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"DDT", '' Battle Hymns'',
Suicide Machines The Suicide Machines are an American punk rock band formed in March 1991 in Detroit, Michigan. During the course of their career, the band has released seven full-length albums on the labels Hollywood Records, Side One Dummy Records and Fat Wrec ...
*"The Debate Is Over (If You Want It)", ''
American Spring American Spring (known as simply Spring before 1972) was an American pop music duo formed in Los Angeles, California. It consisted of sisters Marilyn Wilson and Diane Rovell, who had earlier been members of girl group the Honeys. As with the H ...
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Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Don't Kill the Animals", Nina Hagen and Lene Lovich *"The Eco-Terrorist In Me", '' The Black Market'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"Eden's Demise", ''
Firestorm (EP) ''Firestorm'' is the second EP by American metalcore band Earth Crisis. It was released in 1993 and marked the band's first release through Victory Records. ''Firestorm'' has been described as a landmark release in hardcore punk for its metal infl ...
'', Earth Crisis *"Evolution", '' EP-LP'', Subhumans *"Flesh and Blood", ''Free Souls in a Trapped Environment'', Citizen Fish *"Flesh of Another", ''Antischism'',
Antischism Antischism was an American crust punk band formed in 1988 in Columbia, South Carolina. Antischism broke up and then reformed in Austin, Texas, as Initial State. After Initial State's breakup in 1994, Byrd and Mueller went on to play in , with By ...
*"Gaia Bleeds (Make Way For Man)", ''
This Will Be the Death of Us ''This Will Be the Death of Us'' is the second studio album by American rock band Set Your Goals, released on July 21, 2009, on Epitaph Records. Following the release of their debut album ''Mutiny!'' in 2006, the group discovered they were not ...
'', Set Your Goals *"Greedy Bastards", ''Antischism'',
Antischism Antischism was an American crust punk band formed in 1988 in Columbia, South Carolina. Antischism broke up and then reformed in Austin, Texas, as Initial State. After Initial State's breakup in 1994, Byrd and Mueller went on to play in , with By ...
*"Here Today", ''The Punk Terrorist Anthology'', Nausea *"Human(e) Meat
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Supporting Caste ''Supporting Caste'' is the fifth full-length album by the punk rock band Propagandhi. It was released on March 10, 2009, by G7 Welcoming Committee Records and Smallman Records in North America, Hassle Records in the UK and Europe, and Grand Hotel ...
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Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*"Ignorance Is Bliss", '' Brain Drain'',
Ramones The Ramones were an American punk rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first true punk rock group. Despite achieving a limited commercial appeal in the United ...
*"Kyoto Now!", ''The Process of Belief'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Leave it Behind", ''
Leche Con Carne Leche (Spanish: "milk") may refer to: * Leche (surname) * ''Leche'' (Fobia album), 1993 * ''Leche'' (Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas album), 1999 * ''Leche'', a 2010 album by Gregory and the Hawk * Leche frita, a Spanish sweet See also * ...
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No Use for a Name No Use for a Name (sometimes abbreviated NUFAN or No Use) was an American punk rock band from Sunnyvale, California, United States formed in 1986 by Chris Dodge (guitar), Steve Papoutsis ( bass) and Rory Koff (drums). The band's sound evolved con ...
*"Love Canal", "
Public Flipper Limited Live 1980-1985 In public relations and communication science, publics are groups of individual people, and the public (a.k.a. the general public) is the totality of such groupings. This is a different concept to the sociology, sociological concept of the ''Öf ...
", Flipper *"Mad Scientist's Ball", ''For Your Ego's Sake'', Dead Silence *"Meat Means Murder", '' It's Time To See Who's Who'', Conflict *"Midnight Hands", '' Endgame'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"Moon over Marin", ''
Plastic Surgery Disasters ''Plastic Surgery Disasters'' is the second full-length album released by punk rock band Dead Kennedys. Recorded in San Francisco during June 1982, it was produced by the band and punk record producer Thom Wilson, with Geza X getting a "special ...
'', Dead Kennedys *"Nailing Descartes To the Wall", ''
Less Talk, More Rock ''Less Talk, More Rock'' is the second full-length album by the Canadian punk rock band Propagandhi, and the last album to feature bassist John K. Samson. Released in 1996. Chris Hannah described the album as a conscious decision to be more c ...
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Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*"Nuclear Generators", '' War Profiteering Is Killing Us All'',
Suicide Machines The Suicide Machines are an American punk rock band formed in March 1991 in Detroit, Michigan. During the course of their career, the band has released seven full-length albums on the labels Hollywood Records, Side One Dummy Records and Fat Wrec ...
*"Pathetic Humanity", '' ...And Now Back to Our Programming'',
Aus-Rotten Aus-Rotten was an American crust punk band formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Active from 1991 to 2001, its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchist politics. The band included lead vocalist Dave Trenga, vocalist/guitarist Eric Go ...
*"Pigman", ''
Worlds Apart Worlds Apart may refer to: Film and television Films * ''Worlds Apart'' (1921 film), an American silent film starring Eugene O'Brien * ''Worlds Apart'' (2008 film), a Danish film by Niels Arden Oplev * ''Worlds Apart'', a 2008 Israeli film by Amo ...
'', Subhumans *"Pig in a Blanket", ''
Death Church ''Death Church'' is the first studio album by the anarcho-punk band Rudimentary Peni. It was released in 1983 on Corpus Christi Records. The recording and mixing took place at Southern Studios in April 1983 and was engineered by John Loder. "Ro ...
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Rudimentary Peni Rudimentary Peni are a British anarcho-punk band formed in 1980, emerging from the London anarcho-punk scene. Lead singer/guitarist Nick Blinko is notorious for his witty, macabre lyrics and dark pen-and-ink artwork, prominently featured on a ...
*"Poison Planet", ''
Eye For An Eye "An eye for an eye" ( hbo, עַיִן תַּחַת עַיִן, ) is a commandment found in the Book of Exodus 21:23–27 expressing the principle of reciprocal justice measure for measure. The principle exists also in Babylonian law. In Roman c ...
'', Corrosion of Conformity *"Purina Hall of Fame", ''
Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes ''Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes'' is the third album by Canadian punk rock band Propagandhi, released February 6, 2001. It was released on the band's own G7 Welcoming Committee Records label in Canada and Fat Wreck Chords elsewhere. It is th ...
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Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*"Ready to Fall", '' The Sufferer & the Witness'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"The Slayer", ''
Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent ''Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent'' is the second full-length album by Swedish hardcore punk band Refused. It was released in 1996 through Victory Records, Startrec and We Bite on CD, tape and 12" vinyl; and reissued by Burning Heart Reco ...
'', Refused *"This is the ALF", ''
The Ungovernable Force ''The Ungovernable Force'' is an album by the British punk rock band Conflict Conflict may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Conflict'' (1921 film), an American silent film directed by Stuart Paton * ''Conflict'' (1 ...
'', Conflict *"Tough Shit Mickey", ''
Increase the Pressure ''Increase 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" – 1:58 #"Law and Order (Throughout the Land)" – 1:02 #"From Protes ...
''. Conflict *"Until It's Gone, '' The Daily Grind'',
No Use for a Name No Use for a Name (sometimes abbreviated NUFAN or No Use) was an American punk rock band from Sunnyvale, California, United States formed in 1986 by Chris Dodge (guitar), Steve Papoutsis ( bass) and Rory Koff (drums). The band's sound evolved con ...
*"Use Your Voice", '' Use Your Voice'', H2O *"Wait For Me", '' Endgame'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"Waste", ''
Ballads from the Revolution ''Ballads from the Revolution'' is the third album by the Santa Cruz, California-based hardcore punk band Good Riddance, released February 10, 1998 through Fat Wreck Chords. Reception Andy Hinds of Allmusic rated ''Ballads from the Revolutio ...
'', Good Riddance *"Whale Song", ''
In Defence of Our Earth ''In Defence Of Our Earth'' is an anarcho-punk Anarcho-punk (also known as anarchist punk or peace punk) is ideological subgenre of punk rock that promotes anarchism. Some use the term broadly to refer to any punk music with anarchist lyrica ...
'', Oi Polloi *"You Are Not Collateral Damage", '' Dead FM'', Strike Anywhere


On government/s

*"All Fall Down", '' For God and Country'', Good Riddance *"America", '' Yours Truly'', Sick of It All *" American Idiot", '' American Idiot'',
Green Day Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a powe ...
*"Apathy", ''
Worlds Apart Worlds Apart may refer to: Film and television Films * ''Worlds Apart'' (1921 film), an American silent film starring Eugene O'Brien * ''Worlds Apart'' (2008 film), a Danish film by Niels Arden Oplev * ''Worlds Apart'', a 2008 Israeli film by Amo ...
'', Subhumans *"Assholes", "Plays For Lovers", Beefeater *" Audience of One", '' Appeal to Reason'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"Babylon", ''Say It Out Loud'',
The Interrupters ''The Interrupters'' is a 2011 documentary film, produced by Kartemquin Films, that tells the story of three violence interrupters who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. It examines a year in which Chi ...
*"Below The Belt", "
The Politics Of Time ''The Politics of Time'' is the seventh overall release, third album-length release, and first compilation by American hardcore punk band the Minutemen. Released in between their '' Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat'' 12" EP and ''Double ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Big A Little A", ''Nagasaki Nightmare'' single, Crass *"
Bonzo Goes to Bitburg "Bonzo Goes to Bitburg" is a song by American punk rock band the Ramones. It was issued as a single in the UK by Beggars Banquet Records in mid-1985. The song is an emotionally charged commentary on the Bitburg controversy from earlier that year, ...
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Animal Boy ''Animal Boy'' is the ninth studio album by American punk band Ramones, released through Sire Records on May 19, 1986. Due to conflicts within the group, the album features less of lead singer Joey Ramone, both in performing and writing, and le ...
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Ramones The Ramones were an American punk rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first true punk rock group. Despite achieving a limited commercial appeal in the United ...
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Bullet A bullet is a kinetic projectile, a component of firearm ammunition that is shot from a gun barrel. Bullets are made of a variety of materials, such as copper, lead, steel, polymer, rubber and even wax. Bullets are made in various shapes and co ...
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Static Age Static may refer to: Places * Static Nunatak, a nunatak in Antarctica United States *Static, Kentucky and Tennessee *Static Peak, a mountain in Wyoming ** Static Peak Divide, a mountain pass near the peak Science and technology Physics * Static ...
'', Misfits *"Bullshit Politicians", ''
Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes ''Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes'' is the third album by Canadian punk rock band Propagandhi, released February 6, 2001. It was released on the band's own G7 Welcoming Committee Records label in Canada and Fat Wreck Chords elsewhere. It is th ...
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Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*" California über alles", '' Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables'', Dead Kennedys *"Condemnation", ''Good Politics'',
Thee Faction Thee Faction are a British garage rock/garage punk band from Surrey, England, noted for their explicit socialist agenda. They refer to their music, which incorporates elements of garage rock, pop and rhythm and blues as "Socialist RnB". Th ...
*"Confessions of an Economic Hitman", ''
For Blood and Empire ''For Blood and Empire'' is the sixth studio album by the American punk rock band Anti-Flag. It was released on March 21, 2006. It was the band's first release on RCA Records, which caused the band to receive criticism from many due to their in ...
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Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Conservative Friend", ''Singing Down the Government'',
Thee Faction Thee Faction are a British garage rock/garage punk band from Surrey, England, noted for their explicit socialist agenda. They refer to their music, which incorporates elements of garage rock, pop and rhythm and blues as "Socialist RnB". Th ...
*"Cool Britannia über alles", '' Midget Gems'', Bus Station Loonies *"Democracy", ''
The Adolescents The Adolescents are an American punk rock band formed in Fullerton, California in 1980. Part of the hardcore punk movement in southern California in the early 1980s, they were one of the main punk acts to emerge from Orange County, along with ...
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The Adolescents The Adolescents are an American punk rock band formed in Fullerton, California in 1980. Part of the hardcore punk movement in southern California in the early 1980s, they were one of the main punk acts to emerge from Orange County, along with ...
*"Die for the Government", '' Die for the Government'',
Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"District", '' Yours Truly'', Sick of It All *"Do They Owe Us a Living?", ''
The Feeding of the 5000 In Christianity, the feeding the multitude is two separate miracles of Jesus reported in the Gospels. The first miracle, the "Feeding of the 5,000", is the only miracle—aside from the resurrection—recorded in all four gospels ( Matthew 14:1 ...
'', Crass *"Endgame", '' Endgame'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"Fabled World", ''American Spring'',
Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Fading American Dream", ''
Fading American Dream ''Fading American Dream'' is the third album by Street Dogs. It was released on October 24, 2006 by Brass Tacks Records, a division of DRT Entertainment. The album was released both with and without a bonus DVD. Track listing All songs by Street ...
'', Street Dogs *"Fanatics", "
The Punch Line ''The Punch Line'' is the first 12-inch studio album and third overall release by American punk rock band Minutemen, and the fourth-ever release from SST Records. After their previous release, '' Paranoid Time'', sold out its 300-copy pressing, ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Flies First Class", '' For God and Country'', Good Riddance *"Fuck The U.S.A.", '' Troops of Tomorrow'', The Exploited *"Fucked Up Ronnie", D.O.A. *"Fumin", ''Fumin, Pardon Us *"God Save the USA", '' From The Ashes'', Pennywise *"God Save the Queen",
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols ''Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols'' is the only studio album by English punk rock band the Sex Pistols, released on 28 October 1977 by Virgin Records in the UK and on 11 November 1977 by Warner Bros. Records in the US. The album ...
,
Sex Pistols The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Although their initial career lasted just two and a half years, they were one of the most groundbreaking acts in the history of popular music. They were responsible for ...
*" Going Underground", '' Snap!'', The Jam *"Government Flu", ''
Plastic Surgery Disasters ''Plastic Surgery Disasters'' is the second full-length album released by punk rock band Dead Kennedys. Recorded in San Francisco during June 1982, it was produced by the band and punk record producer Thom Wilson, with Geza X getting a "special ...
'', Dead Kennedys *"Heads of State", ''
Worlds Apart Worlds Apart may refer to: Film and television Films * ''Worlds Apart'' (1921 film), an American silent film starring Eugene O'Brien * ''Worlds Apart'' (2008 film), a Danish film by Niels Arden Oplev * ''Worlds Apart'', a 2008 Israeli film by Amo ...
'', Subhumans *"How Many Walls", '' Wolves'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"The Idiots are Taking Over", '' The War on Errorism'',
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"I can't believe", ''
Is This Thing Cursed? ''Is This Thing Cursed?'' is the ninth studio album by American punk rock band Alkaline Trio, released on August 31, 2018 on Epitaph Records. Produced and mixed by Cameron Webb, the album was announced alongside the release of the lead single, "B ...
'', Alkaline Trio *"I'm So Bored with the USA", '' The Clash'', The Clash *"I'm Going to Kill the President of the United States of America", '' XO'',
Leathermouth Leathermouth (often typeset as LeATHERMØUTHArtist Info - LeATHERMOUTH ...
*"If Reagan Played Disco", "
Bean-Spill ''Bean-Spill'' is the third extended-play single and fourth release overall by American hardcore punk band Minutemen. Background The Minutemen's second LP, '' What Makes a Man Start Fires?'', was recorded in the summer of 1982 but the release w ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Kill the President", '' The Offspring'', The Offspring *"Make America Great Again" , ''
xxx XXX may refer to: Codes and symbols * 30 (number), Roman numeral XXX * XXX, designating pornography ** XXX, an X rating#United_States, X rating ** .xxx, an internet top-level domain intended for pornographic sites * XXX, a symbol of the straight ...
'' , Pussy Riot *"Mother of God, Drive Putin Away" , Pussy Riot *"Murder the Government", ''Fuck the Kids'' 7-inch/'' So Long and Thanks for All the Shoes'',
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"'Merican", " Cool To Be You", Descendents *" No Security Chaos U.K. *"Perfect Government", '' Punk in Drublic'',
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"Politics", '' Breaking Things'', All (band) *"Porno, Sex, Drugs, Lies, Money, and Your Local Government", ''
Day of the Death ''Day of the Death'' is the second album by American hardcore punk band Death by Stereo, released in 2001. The band became more widely known after this release due to their switch from the Indecision Records label to the larger Epitaph Record ...
'', Death by Stereo * " Remote Control", ''The Clash'', The Clash *"Resisting Tyrannical Government", ''
Less Talk, More Rock ''Less Talk, More Rock'' is the second full-length album by the Canadian punk rock band Propagandhi, and the last album to feature bassist John K. Samson. Released in 1996. Chris Hannah described the album as a conscious decision to be more c ...
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Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*"Sam Is Your Leader", "
Midnight Madness and Beyond Midnight Madness and Beyond is the third album by UK82 Hardcore punk band GBH from Birmingham, UK. It was released in August 1986 on the Rough Justice label (the band's first release for their new label, following the departure from Clay Records ...
, GBH *"Sing Along With the Patriotic Punks", ''
If Looks Could Kill, I'd Watch You Die ''If Looks Could Kill I'd Watch You Die'' is the first release by American hardcore punk band Death by Stereo, released in 1999 via Indecision Records. It is highly acclaimed in the hardcore community for its originality and raw sound, tight dru ...
'', Death by Stereo *"Stars and Stripes of Corruption", '' Frankenchrist'', Dead Kennedys *"Stuff Is Messed Up", ''
Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace ''Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace'' is the eighth studio album by American punk rock band The Offspring, released on June 11, 2008, by Columbia Records., Offspring.com, 04-09-2008 It was the band's first album of new material in five years, followi ...
'', The Offspring *"Thatcher Fucked The Kids", "Love Ire & Song + the First Three Years", Frank Turner *"Welcome To The Breakdown", '' Wolves'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"There's No 'I' In Team", '' Bound by Ties of Blood and Affection'', Good Riddance *"Turncoat", '' The Terror State'',
Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"USAHoles", '' Wolves in Wolves' Clothing'',
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"We Called it America", '' Coaster'',
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"When You Don't Control Your Government, People Want to Kill You", '' The Terror State'',
Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Woman in Disguise", ''
Reason Why? ''Reason Why?'' is Angelic Upstarts's fifth album, released in 1983.
at the www.discogs.co ...
'', Angelic Upstarts


On work, class and class struggle

*"A People's History of the World", ''
Less Talk, More Rock ''Less Talk, More Rock'' is the second full-length album by the Canadian punk rock band Propagandhi, and the last album to feature bassist John K. Samson. Released in 1996. Chris Hannah described the album as a conscious decision to be more c ...
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Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*"Biggest Lie," ''
The Feel Good Record of the Year ''The Feel Good Record of the Year'' is the eighth and final studio album by punk rock band No Use for a Name. It was recorded in Fort Collins, Colorado at the Blasting Room with the producers Bill Stevenson & Jason Livermore (Descendents, Ris ...
'',
No Use for a Name No Use for a Name (sometimes abbreviated NUFAN or No Use) was an American punk rock band from Sunnyvale, California, United States formed in 1986 by Chris Dodge (guitar), Steve Papoutsis ( bass) and Rory Koff (drums). The band's sound evolved con ...
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Broken Dreams, Inc "Broken Dreams, Inc" is a song by American punk rock band Rise Against. It was released on September 16, 2020 as the lead single for the soundtrack of the DC Comics series Dark Nights: Death Metal, and eventually became the first single for the ...
", " Nowhere Generation",
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"Bourgeois Fascist Pig", " Kill from the Heart",
Dicks Dick, Dicks, or Dick's may refer to: Media * ''Dicks'' (album), a 2004 album by Fila Brazillia * Dicks (band), a musical group * ''Dick'' (film), a 1999 American comedy film * "Dick" (song), a 2019 song by Starboi3 featuring Doja Cat Names ...
*"Career Opportunities", '' The Clash'', The Clash *"Class War", The Dils; D.O.A. *"
Clampdown "Clampdown" is a song by the English rock band the Clash from their 1979 album ''London Calling''. The song began as an instrumental track called "Working and Waiting". It is sometimes called "Working for the Clampdown" which is the main lyric ...
", ''London's Calling'', The Clash *"Creosote Ideas", ''New Sense'',
The Ethical Debating Society The Ethical Debating Society (aka T.E.D.S.) are a three-piece DIY punk, post-riot grrrl group from London. They have been described as "one of the most exciting DIY bands" in the UK. History Initially a solo project for vocalist/guitarist Tega ...
*"Disparity By Design", '' Endgame'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"Employers' Blacklist" (aka "National Insurance Blacklist"), ''Suburban Rebels'', The Business *"Employment", ''Good Politics'',
Thee Faction Thee Faction are a British garage rock/garage punk band from Surrey, England, noted for their explicit socialist agenda. They refer to their music, which incorporates elements of garage rock, pop and rhythm and blues as "Socialist RnB". Th ...
*" Eton Rifles", '' Setting Sons'', The Jam *"Fake Contest", "
What Makes a Man Start Fires? ''What Makes a Man Start Fires?'' is the second full-length album and fifth release overall by American punk rock band Minutemen. Background At almost twice the length of their previous album, ''The Punch Line'', the Minutemen's songs began sur ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Forced Labor", "
Wild in the Streets ''Wild in the Streets'' is a 1968 American comedy-drama film directed by Barry Shear and starring Christopher Jones, Hal Holbrook, and Shelley Winters. Based on the short story "The Day It All Happened, Baby!" by Robert Thom, it was distribu ...
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Circle Jerks Circle Jerks (stylized as Ciʀcle JƎʀᴋs) are an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. The group was founded by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson. To date, Circle ...
*"Fuck You", ''Oi! This Is Streetpunk, Volume Two'', Rancid *" God Save the Queen", ''
Never Mind The Bollocks ''Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols'' is the only studio album by English punk rock band the Sex Pistols, released on 28 October 1977 by Virgin Records in the UK and on 11 November 1977 by Warner Records, Warner Bros. Records in th ...
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Sex Pistols The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Although their initial career lasted just two and a half years, they were one of the most groundbreaking acts in the history of popular music. They were responsible for ...
*"Golden Parachutes", Payola , Desaparecidos *"Greater Omaha",
Read Music/Speak Spanish ''Read Music/Speak Spanish'' is the first studio album by American punk band Desaparecidos. Released in February 2002, the record is the forty-second release of Saddle Creek Records. Reviews were mostly positive upon release. About ''Read Mus ...
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Jesus of Suburbia "Jesus of Suburbia" is a song by American rock band Green Day. It was released as the fifth and final single from the group's seventh studio album, '' American Idiot'', and the second song on the album. With the song running for 9 minutes and 8 ...
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Green Day Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a powe ...
*"Misguided Memories", "Rabid Reaction",
The Freeze ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...
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Minority Minority may refer to: Politics * Minority government, formed when a political party does not have a majority of overall seats in parliament * Minority leader, in American politics, the floor leader of the second largest caucus in a legislative b ...
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Green Day Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a powe ...
*"Nowhere Generation", " Nowhere Generation",
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"Plight", "
What Makes a Man Start Fires? ''What Makes a Man Start Fires?'' is the second full-length album and fifth release overall by American punk rock band Minutemen. Background At almost twice the length of their previous album, ''The Punch Line'', the Minutemen's songs began sur ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Sell Or Be Sold", "
What Makes a Man Start Fires? ''What Makes a Man Start Fires?'' is the second full-length album and fifth release overall by American punk rock band Minutemen. Background At almost twice the length of their previous album, ''The Punch Line'', the Minutemen's songs began sur ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Spoken Word Piece", "
3-Way Tie (For Last) ''3-Way Tie (For Last)'' is the fourth and final full-length album recorded by the American punk band Minutemen. It is particularly notable for featuring several covers of songs by bands such as the Urinals, Meat Puppets, Blue Öyster Cult, ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"The Daily Grind", " The Daily Grind",
No Use for a Name No Use for a Name (sometimes abbreviated NUFAN or No Use) was an American punk rock band from Sunnyvale, California, United States formed in 1986 by Chris Dodge (guitar), Steve Papoutsis ( bass) and Rory Koff (drums). The band's sound evolved con ...
*"The Only Minority", "
What Makes a Man Start Fires? ''What Makes a Man Start Fires?'' is the second full-length album and fifth release overall by American punk rock band Minutemen. Background At almost twice the length of their previous album, ''The Punch Line'', the Minutemen's songs began sur ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"The Process", "
The Politics Of Time ''The Politics of Time'' is the seventh overall release, third album-length release, and first compilation by American hardcore punk band the Minutemen. Released in between their '' Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat'' 12" EP and ''Double ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"The Struggle", "
The Punch Line ''The Punch Line'' is the first 12-inch studio album and third overall release by American punk rock band Minutemen, and the fourth-ever release from SST Records. After their previous release, '' Paranoid Time'', sold out its 300-copy pressing, ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"To Have and to Have Not", '' Life's a Riot with Spy vs Spy'',
Billy Bragg Stephen William Bragg (born 20 December 1957) is an English singer-songwriter and left-wing activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, with lyrics that mostly span political or romantic themes. His music is ...
*"Two Million Voices", ''
2,000,000 Voices ''2,000,000 Voices'' is Angelic Upstarts Angelic Upstarts are an English punk rock / Oi! band formed in South Shields in 1977. AllMusic calls them "one of the period's most politically charged and thought-provoking groups". Angelic Upstar ...
'', Angelic Upstarts *"Working Men Are Pissed", "
The Politics Of Time ''The Politics of Time'' is the seventh overall release, third album-length release, and first compilation by American hardcore punk band the Minutemen. Released in between their '' Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat'' 12" EP and ''Double ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
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For Blood and Empire ''For Blood and Empire'' is the sixth studio album by the American punk rock band Anti-Flag. It was released on March 21, 2006. It was the band's first release on RCA Records, which caused the band to receive criticism from many due to their in ...
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Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"20 Dollar Nosebleed", ''
Folie à Deux Folie à deux ('folly of two', or 'madness haredby two'), also known as shared psychosis or shared delusional disorder (SDD), is a collection of rare psychiatric syndromes in which symptoms of a delusional belief, and sometimes hallucinations, ...
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Fall Out Boy Fall Out Boy is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, lead guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer A ...
*" 21 Guns", ''
21st Century Breakdown ''21st Century Breakdown'' is the eighth studio album by American rock band Green Day, released on May 15, 2009, through Reprise Records. Green Day commenced work on the record in January 2006 and forty-five songs were written by vocalist/guita ...
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Green Day Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a powe ...
*"911 for Peace", ''
Mobilize Mobilize may refer to: * Mobilize (company), an American political technology platform * ''Mobilize'' (Anti-Flag album) (2002) * ''Mobilize'' (Grant-Lee Phillips album) (2001) * Mobilize.org, an American not-for-profit * Mobilize, a mobility c ...
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Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"All Good Soldiers", '' Recipe For Hate'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"America", ''Agent Orange'' single,
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*"The American In Me", ''
Avengers Avenger, Avengers, The Avenger, or The Avengers may refer to: Arts and entertainment In the Marvel Comics universe * Avengers (comics), a team of superheroes **Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a central team of protagonist superheroes of ...
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Avengers Avenger, Avengers, The Avenger, or The Avengers may refer to: Arts and entertainment In the Marvel Comics universe * Avengers (comics), a team of superheroes **Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a central team of protagonist superheroes of ...
*"A New Kind Of Army", ''
A New Kind Of Army ''A New Kind of Army'' is a punk rock studio album originally released by Anti-Flag on May 25, 1999. It was reissued by A-F Records on October 19, 2004, and is also the only album to feature only Justin Sane as lead vocalist. All other albums fe ...
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Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Annihilation No.3", ''Dem Bones'', Broken Bones *"Armalite Rifle", '' Damaged Goods single'',
Gang Of Four The Gang of Four () was a Maoist political faction composed of four Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials. They came to prominence during the Cultural Revolution (1966–1976) and were later charged with a series of treasonous crimes. The gang ...
*"Army Life", ''
Punks Not Dead ''Punks Not Dead'' is the first studio album by the Scottish punk rock band The Exploited, released in April 1981 on Secret Records. Working class and loyal to the first impulses of the 1970s punk movement, the album was a reaction to critics w ...
'', The Exploited *"Atomic Garden", ''
Generator Generator may refer to: * Signal generator, electronic devices that generate repeating or non-repeating electronic signals * Electric generator, a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. * Generator (circuit theory), an eleme ...
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Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Back Against The Wall", ''
Group Sex Group sex is sexual behavior involving more than two participants. Participants in group sex can be of any sexual orientation or gender. Any form of sexual activity can be adopted to involve more than two participants, but some forms have their ...
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Circle Jerks Circle Jerks (stylized as Ciʀcle JƎʀᴋs) are an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. The group was founded by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson. To date, Circle ...
*"Back to the World", '' Back to the World'', Street Dogs *"Banana Split Republic", ''
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'', False Prophets *"Blackeye", ''Blackeye'' single, Tin Pot Operation *"Bleed For Me", ''
Plastic Surgery Disasters ''Plastic Surgery Disasters'' is the second full-length album released by punk rock band Dead Kennedys. Recorded in San Francisco during June 1982, it was produced by the band and punk record producer Thom Wilson, with Geza X getting a "special ...
'', Dead Kennedys *"Blood-Red, White and Blue", '' Revolutions per Minute'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"The Blood Runs Red", ''
Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing ''Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing'' is the debut studio album by English hardcore punk band Discharge, released on 21 May 1982 by Clay Records. The album is characterized by a minimalistic approach of music and lyrics, a heavy, distorted, ...
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Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"Charity", ''Free Souls in a Trapped Environment'', Citizen Fish *"City Fodder", ''Dem Bones'', Broken Bones *"Civil War", ''Dem Bones'', Broken Bones *"Colors", "
What Makes a Man Start Fires? ''What Makes a Man Start Fires?'' is the second full-length album and fifth release overall by American punk rock band Minutemen. Background At almost twice the length of their previous album, ''The Punch Line'', the Minutemen's songs began sur ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Courage", "
3-Way Tie (For Last) ''3-Way Tie (For Last)'' is the fourth and final full-length album recorded by the American punk band Minutemen. It is particularly notable for featuring several covers of songs by bands such as the Urinals, Meat Puppets, Blue Öyster Cult, ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Cries Of Help", ''
Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing ''Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing'' is the debut studio album by English hardcore punk band Discharge, released on 21 May 1982 by Clay Records. The album is characterized by a minimalistic approach of music and lyrics, a heavy, distorted, ...
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Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"Death Is Imminent", ''Bonecrusher'', Broken Bones *"Depleted Uranium Is A Warcrime, ''
For Blood And Empire ''For Blood and Empire'' is the sixth studio album by the American punk rock band Anti-Flag. It was released on March 21, 2006. It was the band's first release on RCA Records, which caused the band to receive criticism from many due to their in ...
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Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Four Minute Warning, Chaos U.K. *"Fight War, Not Wars", ''
Stations of the Crass ''Stations of the Crass'' is the second album by Crass, released in 1979. The record, originally released as a double 12", includes live tracks from a gig recorded at the ''Pied Bull'' pub in Islington, London, on 7 August 1979. The first three ...
'', Crass *"Final Transmission", ''
Fading American Dream ''Fading American Dream'' is the third album by Street Dogs. It was released on October 24, 2006 by Brass Tacks Records, a division of DRT Entertainment. The album was released both with and without a bonus DVD. Track listing All songs by Street ...
'', Street Dogs *"Firecracker", ''
Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues ''Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues'' is the second album by American punk rock band, Strung Out with Fat Wreck Chords. The album was released on April 23, 1996. The title is an amalgamation of Bob Dylan's song "Subterranean Homesick Blues" and ...
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Strung Out Strung Out is an American punk rock band from Simi Valley, California, formed in 1989. They are known mainly for their musical style, which fuses aspects of melodic punk rock, progressive rock and heavy metal to form their primary sound. They ...
*"Generals", ''
Strawberries The garden strawberry (or simply strawberry; ''Fragaria × ananassa'') is a widely grown hybrid species of the genus '' Fragaria'', collectively known as the strawberries, which are cultivated worldwide for their fruit. The fruit is widely ap ...
'', The Damned *"Guns Of Revolution", ''Condition Red'',
Red Rockers Red Rockers were an American musical band from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, active from 1979 to 1985. Originally formed as a hard-charging punk rock band, they changed their style to a smoother, more melodic sound and released two alb ...
*"Hero of War", '' Appeal To Reason'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"History Defeats", ''
All the Best Songs ''All the Best Songs'' is a compilation album by the American punk rock band No Use for a Name, released July 10, 2007 through Fat Wreck Chords. A "best of" album, it compiles 24 tracks from the band's six studio releases between 1993 and 2005, a ...
'' '' Rarities Vol. 2: The Originals'',
No Use for a Name No Use for a Name (sometimes abbreviated NUFAN or No Use) was an American punk rock band from Sunnyvale, California, United States formed in 1986 by Chris Dodge (guitar), Steve Papoutsis ( bass) and Rory Koff (drums). The band's sound evolved con ...
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Holiday A holiday is a day set aside by custom or by law on which normal activities, especially business or work including school, are suspended or reduced. Generally, holidays are intended to allow individuals to celebrate or commemorate an event or tra ...
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Green Day Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a powe ...
*"I Have...", ''
Paganicons ''Paganicons'' is the debut EP of punk band Saccharine Trust, released on December 10, 1981 through SST. Recording Inspired by Minutemen, Saccharine Trust desired to make an album that experimented with different forms of rock. Guitarist Joe ...
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Saccharine Trust Saccharine Trust is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1980 by singer Jack Brewer and guitarist Joe Baiza. The band would frequently perform with SST labelmates Minutemen and Black Flag. However, Baiza descri ...
*"Imminent War", '' Horse Bites Dog Cries'', D.I. *"Just Another Soldier", "
3-Way Tie (For Last) ''3-Way Tie (For Last)'' is the fourth and final full-length album recorded by the American punk band Minutemen. It is particularly notable for featuring several covers of songs by bands such as the Urinals, Meat Puppets, Blue Öyster Cult, ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Killing Machine", ''The Partisans'', The Partisans *"King Of The Hill", "
Project Mersh ''Project: Mersh'' is the final extended play, or EP release from the American punk rock trio Minutemen. It is their penultimate release, before D. Boon's death later that year in an auto accident. Background The cover art is a painting by D. ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Kinky Sex Makes the World Go Around", ''
Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death ''Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death'' (stylized as ''Give me convenience OR give me death'') is a compilation album by the American hardcore punk band Dead Kennedys. It was released in June 1987 through front man Jello Biafra's record label Al ...
'', Dead Kennedys *"Last Goodbye", ''
Living In Darkness ''Living in Darkness'' is the debut studio album by American punk rock band Agent Orange, released in 1981 on Posh Boy Records. The album showcased the band's innovative mixture of punk, surf rock and skate punk, and was also listed in the "10 ...
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Agent Orange Agent Orange is a chemical herbicide and defoliant, one of the "tactical use" Rainbow Herbicides. It was used by the U.S. military as part of its herbicidal warfare program, Operation Ranch Hand, during the Vietnam War from 1961 to 1971. It ...
*"Last Night Another Soldier", ''
2,000,000 Voices ''2,000,000 Voices'' is Angelic Upstarts Angelic Upstarts are an English punk rock / Oi! band formed in South Shields in 1977. AllMusic calls them "one of the period's most politically charged and thought-provoking groups". Angelic Upstar ...
'', Angelic Upstarts *"Let them Eat War", '' The Empire Strikes First'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Let's Go", ''
End Of The Century ''End of the Century'' is the fifth studio album by the American punk rock band Ramones, released on February 4, 1980, through Sire Records. The album was the band's first to be produced by Phil Spector, though he had offered the band his assis ...
'', The Ramones *"Let's Have A War", ''
The Record The Record may refer to: Music * ''The Record'' (album), a 1982 studio album by the hardcore-punk band Fear * The Records, an English power pop band * '' Their Greatest Hits: The Record'', a 2001 greatest-hits album by the pop-music group Bee Ge ...
'', Fear *"Letter From Uncle Sam", ''
The '90s Suck and So Do You ''The '90s Suck and So Do You'' is an album by punk band Angry Samoans, released in 1999. It was their first studio album since 1988's ''STP Not LSD ''STP Not LSD'' is the third album by the American punk rock band Angry Samoans, released in ...
'', Angry Samoans *"M-16", '' Milo Goes To College'', Descendents *"Major General Despair", '' Christ – The Album'', Crass *"Making The Bombs", '' Wonderful'',
Circle Jerks Circle Jerks (stylized as Ciʀcle JƎʀᴋs) are an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. The group was founded by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson. To date, Circle ...
*"Mania For Conquest", ''
Why Why may refer to: * Causality, a consequential relationship between two events * Reason (argument), a premise in support of an argument, for what reason or purpose * Grounding (metaphysics), a topic in metaphysics regarding how things exist in v ...
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Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"March of the Crabs", ''
Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes ''Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes'' is the third album by Canadian punk rock band Propagandhi, released February 6, 2001. It was released on the band's own G7 Welcoming Committee Records label in Canada and Fat Wreck Chords elsewhere. It is th ...
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Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*"Massacre Of Innocence (Air Attack)", ''
Why Why may refer to: * Causality, a consequential relationship between two events * Reason (argument), a premise in support of an argument, for what reason or purpose * Grounding (metaphysics), a topic in metaphysics regarding how things exist in v ...
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Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"Modest Proposal", '' Sound & Fury'', Youth Brigade *"Mother Superior", '' For God and Country'', Good Riddance *"Not Me", '' Evolution'', Subhumans *"No More Of That", ''
Inflammable Material ''Inflammable Material'' is the debut album by the Northern Irish punk band Stiff Little Fingers, released in 1979. Most of the album's tracks are about the "Troubles" and the grim reality of life in Northern Ireland with the songs containing t ...
'', Stiff Little Fingers *"No Parade", "
The Punch Line ''The Punch Line'' is the first 12-inch studio album and third overall release by American punk rock band Minutemen, and the fourth-ever release from SST Records. After their previous release, '' Paranoid Time'', sold out its 300-copy pressing, ...
",
Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Nuclear Funeral", '' Horse Bites Dog Cries'', D.I. *"Operation Iraqi Liberation (O.I.L.)", '' The Terror State'',
Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Out on Patrol", '' The Offspring'', The Offspring *"Part III", '' How Could Hell Be Any Worse?'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"The Point Of Agony", ''Bonecrusher'', Broken Bones *"Potshot Heard 'Round The World", '' Bedtime for Democracy'', Dead Kennedys *"Price Of Paradise", "
3-Way Tie (For Last) ''3-Way Tie (For Last)'' is the fourth and final full-length album recorded by the American punk band Minutemen. It is particularly notable for featuring several covers of songs by bands such as the Urinals, Meat Puppets, Blue Öyster Cult, ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Rambozo the Clown", '' Bedtime for Democracy'', Dead Kennedys *"Realities Of War", '' Realities of War'',
Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"Rock For Light", ''
Rock For Light ''Rock for Light'' is the second full-length album by hardcore punk pioneers Bad Brains, released in 1983. It was produced by Ric Ocasek of The Cars. The 1991 re-issue was remixed by Ocasek and bass player Darryl Jenifer. The re-issued version ha ...
'', Bad Brains *"Ronnie & Mags", ''
Self Entitled ''Self Entitled'' is the twelfth studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX. It was released on September 11, 2012 through Fat Wreck Chords. Background and production The album took more than a year to materialize. Vocalist and bassist ...
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NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"Sacrifice", " Gone Fishin'", Flipper *"San Patricios", '' State of Grace'', Street Dogs *"Skate or Bate"
Tales of Terror ''Tales of Terror'' is a 1962 American International Pictures horror film in colour and Panavision, produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson, and Roger Corman, who also directed. The screenplay was written by Richard Matheson, and th ...
*"Split Red", "
What Makes a Man Start Fires? ''What Makes a Man Start Fires?'' is the second full-length album and fifth release overall by American punk rock band Minutemen. Background At almost twice the length of their previous album, ''The Punch Line'', the Minutemen's songs began sur ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"State of Emergency", ''
Inflammable Material ''Inflammable Material'' is the debut album by the Northern Irish punk band Stiff Little Fingers, released in 1979. Most of the album's tracks are about the "Troubles" and the grim reality of life in Northern Ireland with the songs containing t ...
'', Stiff Little Fingers *"State of the Union", '' Siren Song of the Counter Culture'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"Stick To Your Guns", '' Horse Bites Dog Cries'', D.I. *"Straw Dogs", ''
All the Best All or ALL may refer to: Language * All, an indefinite pronoun in English * All, one of the English determiners * Allar language (ISO 639-3 code) * Allative case (abbreviated ALL) Music * All (band), an American punk rock band * ''All'' (All al ...
'', Stiff Little Fingers *" Straight to Hell", ''
Combat Rock ''Combat Rock'' is the fifth studio album by the English rock band the Clash. It was released on 14 May 1982 through CBS Records. In the United Kingdom, the album charted at number 2, spending 23 weeks in the UK charts and peaked at number 7 in ...
,'' The Clash *"Sweet Televised Destruction", ''
The Restoration of Chaos & Order ''The Restoration of Chaos & Order'' is the fourth album released by American punk rock band Against All Authority Against All Authority (often abbreviated -AAA-) is an American Punk rock, punk band, formed in Florida in 1992. Playing in a sk ...
'', Against All Authority *"Suppose They Gave A War", ''Flipside Vinyl Fanzine Volume 1'',
T.S.O.L. T.S.O.L. (True Sounds of Liberty) is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Long Beach, California. Although most commonly associated with hardcore punk, T.S.O.L.'s music has varied on each release, including such styles as deathrock, a ...
*"Survivor Guilt", '' Endgame'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"Tale of Mass Deception', '' Back to the World'', Street Dogs *"Tehran", The Offspring (re-released as "Baghdad" in 2004) *"The American Scream",
This Addiction ''This Addiction'' is the seventh studio album by Chicago-based rock band Alkaline Trio, released February 23, 2010 as the first release by their newly formed record label Heart & Skull, a joint venture with Epitaph Records. Described as a retu ...
, Alkaline Trio *"The Big Stick", "
3-Way Tie (For Last) ''3-Way Tie (For Last)'' is the fourth and final full-length album recorded by the American punk band Minutemen. It is particularly notable for featuring several covers of songs by bands such as the Urinals, Meat Puppets, Blue Öyster Cult, ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"The Cheerleaders", "
Project Mersh ''Project: Mersh'' is the final extended play, or EP release from the American punk rock trio Minutemen. It is their penultimate release, before D. Boon's death later that year in an auto accident. Background The cover art is a painting by D. ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"The Punch Line", "
The Punch Line ''The Punch Line'' is the first 12-inch studio album and third overall release by American punk rock band Minutemen, and the fourth-ever release from SST Records. After their previous release, '' Paranoid Time'', sold out its 300-copy pressing, ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Their Living Is My Death", ''Dem Bones'', Broken Bones *"They Declare It", '' Realities of War'',
Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"Time Ends", '' Master Killer'',
Merauder Merauder is an American metalcore band from New York City, formed in 1990. History The group formed in 1990, establishing itself on the New York hardcore and metal scene through frequent touring and a few demo releases. In 1995, the band r ...
*"Tomahawk Cruise", ''The Last Words of the Great Explorer'',
TV Smith Timothy "T. V." Smith (born 5 April 1956) is an English singer-songwriter who was part of punk band The Adverts in the late 1970s. Since then he has fronted other bands, as well as pursuing a solo career. Biography Smith and Gaye Black (a.k.a ...
's Explorers *
Tommy Gun The Thompson submachine gun (also known as the "Tommy Gun", "Chicago Typewriter", "Chicago Piano", “Trench Sweeper” or "Trench Broom") is a blowback-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed selective-fire submachine gun, invented by United Stat ...
, '' Give 'Em Enough Rope'', The Clash *"Too Young To Die", ''
Living In Darkness ''Living in Darkness'' is the debut studio album by American punk rock band Agent Orange, released in 1981 on Posh Boy Records. The album showcased the band's innovative mixture of punk, surf rock and skate punk, and was also listed in the "10 ...
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Agent Orange Agent Orange is a chemical herbicide and defoliant, one of the "tactical use" Rainbow Herbicides. It was used by the U.S. military as part of its herbicidal warfare program, Operation Ranch Hand, during the Vietnam War from 1961 to 1971. It ...
*"Treading Underfoot", ''Bonecrusher'', Broken Bones *"Vietnamese Blues", "
City Babys Revenge ''City Baby's Revenge'' is the second studio album released by British hardcore punk band Charged GBH. The title is a response to the band's 1982 debut album, ''City Baby Attacked by Rats''. Release The album was released by Clay Records in ...
", GBH *"Visions Of War", ''
Why Why may refer to: * Causality, a consequential relationship between two events * Reason (argument), a premise in support of an argument, for what reason or purpose * Grounding (metaphysics), a topic in metaphysics regarding how things exist in v ...
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Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"Wardogs", ''
City Baby Attacked By Rats ''City Baby Attacked by Rats'' is the debut album by the band Charged GBH. It was released in 1982 on Clay Records and was rereleased in 2002 by leading punk reissue label Captain Oi! with bonus tracks (A & B sides of singles "No Survivors" and ...
'', GBH *"War Hero", '' Independence'', Toxic Reasons *"War In The East", ''
War on 45 ''War on 45'' is an eight-song 12" EP released by the hardcore band D.O.A. in 1982. It was re-released in 2005 on CD with an additional eleven songs, but without the composition "Let's Fuck," for a total of eighteen tracks. The original cover has ...
'', D.O.A. *"War In The Head", '' Blasts From The Past'', 7 Seconds *"War Machine Breakdown", ''
The Restoration of Chaos & Order ''The Restoration of Chaos & Order'' is the fourth album released by American punk rock band Against All Authority Against All Authority (often abbreviated -AAA-) is an American Punk rock, punk band, formed in Florida in 1992. Playing in a sk ...
'', Against All Authority *"Wars In Space", ''Plays For Lovers'', Beefeater *"War's No Fairytale", '' Fight Back'',
Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"Warfare", "
The Punch Line ''The Punch Line'' is the first 12-inch studio album and third overall release by American punk rock band Minutemen, and the fourth-ever release from SST Records. After their previous release, '' Paranoid Time'', sold out its 300-copy pressing, ...
",
Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
* "Washington Bullets", '' Sandinistas!'', The Clash *"Wasted Life", ''
Inflammable Material ''Inflammable Material'' is the debut album by the Northern Irish punk band Stiff Little Fingers, released in 1979. Most of the album's tracks are about the "Troubles" and the grim reality of life in Northern Ireland with the songs containing t ...
'', Stiff Little Fingers *"Waves", ''
Evil Friends ''Evil Friends'' is the seventh studio album by American Rock music, rock band Portugal. The Man. It was released on June 4, 2013 through Atlantic Records. It is the band's first collaboration with producer Danger Mouse (musician), Danger Mouse. T ...
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Portugal. The Man Portugal. The Man is an American rock band from Wasilla, Alaska, currently based in Portland, Oregon. The group consists of John Baldwin Gourley, Zach Carothers, Kyle O'Quin, Jason Sechrist, Eric Howk and Zoe Manville. Gourley and Carothers met a ...
*"What Are You Fighting For?", '' Sound & Fury'', Youth Brigade *"What If There's War In America", '' The Crew'', 7 Seconds *"When Ya Get Drafted", '' Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables'', Dead Kennedys *"
White People for Peace "White People for Peace" is a protest song by punk band Against Me! released in 2007, containing two new songs: the title track, and "Full Sesh". In the United States, it was pressed on both black and red vinyl, with a reported 4,500 and 500 copie ...
", '' New Wave'',
Against Me! Against Me! is an American punk rock band formed in 1997 in Naples, Florida, by singer and guitarist Laura Jane Grace. That same year, Grace moved to Gainesville, Florida, which is considered the band's hometown. Since 2001, the band's lineup ...
*"Who's Gonna Fight in the Third World War?", '' Demolition War'', Subhumans *"Why?", ''
Why Why may refer to: * Causality, a consequential relationship between two events * Reason (argument), a premise in support of an argument, for what reason or purpose * Grounding (metaphysics), a topic in metaphysics regarding how things exist in v ...
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Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"World At War", ''Senseless Offerings'', Black Market Baby *"World War", ''
Another Kind of Blues ''Another Kind of Blues'' is the first studio album released by English punk band, the U.K. Subs. It was released in the UK on 14 September 1979 on GEM Records, a subsidiary of RCA. It is considered a classic from the punk era. Produced at Kin ...
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U.K. Subs U.K. Subs are an English punk rock band, among the earliest in the first wave of British punk. Formed in 1976, the mainstay of the band has been vocalist Charlie Harper, originally a singer in Britain's R&B scene. They were also one of the f ...
*"World War III", ''
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
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Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"World War III", '' Something Better Change'', D.O.A. *"You've Gotta Die for the Government", '' Die for the Government'',
Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...


On racism and white supremacy

*"Absent Minded", ''The Rotten Agenda'',
Aus-Rotten Aus-Rotten was an American crust punk band formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Active from 1991 to 2001, its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchist politics. The band included lead vocalist Dave Trenga, vocalist/guitarist Eric Go ...
*"Anti-Klan", " Kill from the Heart",
Dicks Dick, Dicks, or Dick's may refer to: Media * ''Dicks'' (album), a 2004 album by Fila Brazillia * Dicks (band), a musical group * ''Dick'' (film), a 1999 American comedy film * "Dick" (song), a 2019 song by Starboi3 featuring Doja Cat Names ...
*"Avenues And Alleyways", '' ...And Out Come The Wolves'', Rancid *"Big Hard Man", ''Dem Bones'', Broken Bones *"Black and White World", '' Battle Hymns'',
Suicide Machines The Suicide Machines are an American punk rock band formed in March 1991 in Detroit, Michigan. During the course of their career, the band has released seven full-length albums on the labels Hollywood Records, Side One Dummy Records and Fat Wrec ...
*"Boiling", "
The Punch Line ''The Punch Line'' is the first 12-inch studio album and third overall release by American punk rock band Minutemen, and the fourth-ever release from SST Records. After their previous release, '' Paranoid Time'', sold out its 300-copy pressing, ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Born to Die", ''
Millions of Dead Cops MDC is an American punk rock band formed in 1979 in Austin, Texas, subsequently based in San Francisco, and currently Portland, Oregon. Among the first wave of bands to define the sound and style of American hardcore punk, MDC originally formed ...
'', MDC *"Born Without A Mind", ''The Music, The Message'', 7 Seconds *"Certain Kind of Monster", ''The Ride'', Bad Cop/Bad Cop *"Community Lie", ''
Paganicons ''Paganicons'' is the debut EP of punk band Saccharine Trust, released on December 10, 1981 through SST. Recording Inspired by Minutemen, Saccharine Trust desired to make an album that experimented with different forms of rock. Guitarist Joe ...
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Saccharine Trust Saccharine Trust is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1980 by singer Jack Brewer and guitarist Joe Baiza. The band would frequently perform with SST labelmates Minutemen and Black Flag. However, Baiza descri ...
*"The Competition Song", '' The Fuse'', Pennywise *"Disguises", "
The Punch Line ''The Punch Line'' is the first 12-inch studio album and third overall release by American punk rock band Minutemen, and the fourth-ever release from SST Records. After their previous release, '' Paranoid Time'', sold out its 300-copy pressing, ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Don't Call Me White", '' Punk in Drublic'',
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"Ein Sommer nur für mich", Runter mit den Spendierhosen, Unsichtbarer!, Die Ärzte *"Fascists", "
Paranoid Time ''Paranoid Time'' is the first EP by American hardcore punk band Minutemen. It is also the second ever release by the SST record label, founded by Black Flag's Greg Ginn and Chuck Dukowski. The album cover is a drawing by the American artist Ra ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Fear of a Brown Planet", ''
Death Is My Only Friend ''Death Is My Only Friend'' is the fifth studio album by American hardcore punk band Death by Stereo, released in July 2009. It is their first album in four years, since the release of '' Death for Life'' in 2005, the longest gap between Death by ...
'', Death By Stereo *"Fly the Flag", '' Nobody's Heroes'', Stiff Little Fingers *"Fuck Machine", ''
How to Clean Everything ''How to Clean Everything'' is the debut album by the punk rock band Propagandhi, released in 1993 on Fat Wreck Chords. Releases On August 20, 2013, the album was re-released via Fat Wreck, on CD, green vinyl, and light blue/white vinyl with ...
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Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*"Fuck Nazi Sympathy", ''
Fuck Nazi Sympathy Aus-Rotten was an American crust punk band formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Active from 1991 to 2001, its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchist politics. The band included lead vocalist Dave Trenga, vocalist/guitarist Eric G ...
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Aus-Rotten Aus-Rotten was an American crust punk band formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Active from 1991 to 2001, its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchist politics. The band included lead vocalist Dave Trenga, vocalist/guitarist Eric Go ...
*"Fuck the Border", ''
Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes ''Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes'' is the third album by Canadian punk rock band Propagandhi, released February 6, 2001. It was released on the band's own G7 Welcoming Committee Records label in Canada and Fat Wreck Chords elsewhere. It is th ...
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Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*"Funeral Pyre", '' Snap!'', The Jam *"Give It Back", '' The Incredible Shrinking Dickies'', The Dickies *"Guilty of Being White", '' In My Eyes (EP)'', Minor Threat *"Hating Hate", '' Battle Hymns'',
Suicide Machines The Suicide Machines are an American punk rock band formed in March 1991 in Detroit, Michigan. During the course of their career, the band has released seven full-length albums on the labels Hollywood Records, Side One Dummy Records and Fat Wrec ...
*"Hunchback", ''
Stukas Over Disneyland ''Stukas Over Disneyland'' is the third studio album by punk rock band The Dickies, released in 1983. The album includes covers of The Quick's "Pretty Please Me" and Led Zeppelin's "Communication Breakdown." The cover art illustrates the albu ...
'', The Dickies *"I'm Tired", '' Die Kreuzen'', Die Kreuzen *"Kill That Nazi (In My Head)", ''Mad Frank's Zonal Disco'', Bus Station Loonies *"Last Believer", ''A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Rebellion'', Good Riddance *"Manzanar", ''CH 3'' EP, Channel 3 *"Mumia's Song", ''
Mobilize Mobilize may refer to: * Mobilize (company), an American political technology platform * ''Mobilize'' (Anti-Flag album) (2002) * ''Mobilize'' (Grant-Lee Phillips album) (2001) * Mobilize.org, an American not-for-profit * Mobilize, a mobility c ...
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Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"My World", '' I Don't Want To Grow Up'', Descendents *"Nazi Fun", "Land Of The Lost",
The Freeze ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...
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Nazi Punks Fuck Off "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" is the fifth single by Dead Kennedys. It was released in 1981 on Alternative Tentacles with "Moral Majority" as the B-side. Both are from the '' In God We Trust, Inc.'' EP, although the EP version is a different recordi ...
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In God We Trust, Inc. ''In God We Trust, Inc.'' is an EP by hardcore punk band Dead Kennedys and the first of the group's releases with drummer D.H. Peligro. The record is a screed against things ranging from organized religion and Neo-Nazism, Neo-Nazis, to the pesti ...
'', Dead Kennedys *"Nazi Scum", ''
In Defence of Our Earth ''In Defence Of Our Earth'' is an anarcho-punk Anarcho-punk (also known as anarchist punk or peace punk) is ideological subgenre of punk rock that promotes anarchism. Some use the term broadly to refer to any punk music with anarchist lyrica ...
'', Oi Polloi *"Nazi White Trash", ''
Mediocre Generica ''Mediocre Generica'' is the debut studio 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 a ...
'', Leftöver Crack *"No Nazi's Friend", " Kill from the Heart",
Dicks Dick, Dicks, or Dick's may refer to: Media * ''Dicks'' (album), a 2004 album by Fila Brazillia * Dicks (band), a musical group * ''Dick'' (film), a 1999 American comedy film * "Dick" (song), a 2019 song by Starboi3 featuring Doja Cat Names ...
*"No Reason", ''
Destroy What Destroys You ''Destroy What Destroys You'' is an album by the American ska-punk band Against All Authority Against All Authority (often abbreviated -AAA-) is an American Punk rock, punk band, formed in Florida in 1992. Playing in a ska punk style, their ...
'', Against All Authority *"One Law For Them", ''One Law For Them'' single,
The 4-Skins The 4-Skins are an English people, English Working class, working-class Oi! band from the East End of London, England. Originally composed of Gary Hodges (vocals), Hoxton Tom McCourt, 'Hoxton' Tom McCourt (Guitarist, guitar), Steve 'H' Hamer (B ...
* "Only Us", Thrice *"Police Story", ''
A New Kind of Army ''A New Kind of Army'' is a punk rock studio album originally released by Anti-Flag on May 25, 1999. It was reissued by A-F Records on October 19, 2004, and is also the only album to feature only Justin Sane as lead vocalist. All other albums fe ...
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Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Race Riot", ''Let's Wreck The Party'', D.O.A. *"Racists", ''
American Fall ''American Fall'' is the eleventh studio album by American punk rock band Anti-Flag, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was released on November 3, 2017, via Spinefarm Records, making it their second record released through the label. In the US, ...
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Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Right Wing/White Ring", " Kill from the Heart",
Dicks Dick, Dicks, or Dick's may refer to: Media * ''Dicks'' (album), a 2004 album by Fila Brazillia * Dicks (band), a musical group * ''Dick'' (film), a 1999 American comedy film * "Dick" (song), a 2019 song by Starboi3 featuring Doja Cat Names ...
*"The Only Good Fascist Is A Very Dead Fascist", ''
Less Talk, More Rock ''Less Talk, More Rock'' is the second full-length album by the Canadian punk rock band Propagandhi, and the last album to feature bassist John K. Samson. Released in 1996. Chris Hannah described the album as a conscious decision to be more c ...
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Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*"Safe", '' Wig Out at Denko's'', Dag Nasty *"Sascha", ''Kauf mich!'',
Die Toten Hosen Die Toten Hosen (literally "The Dead Trousers", figuratively "The Deadbeats") is a German punk rock band from Düsseldorf. History The current members of Die Toten Hosen are Campino (Andreas Frege), Kuddel (Andreas von Holst), Vom (Stephe ...
*"Schrei nach Liebe", ''
Die Bestie in Menschengestalt ''Die Bestie in Menschengestalt'' (German for "The beast in human form") is the fifth album by German rock band Die Ärzte. It is also the first album with their new bassist Rodrigo González and a comeback album after a five-year hiatus. Track ...
'', Die Ärzte *"Staring at the Rude Boys", '' Grin & Bear It'', The Ruts *"Sticks and Stones", ''Midget Gems'', Bus Station Loonies *"Sunset on 32nd", ''Change is a Sound'', Strike Anywhere *"Take Our Test", "
Project Mersh ''Project: Mersh'' is the final extended play, or EP release from the American punk rock trio Minutemen. It is their penultimate release, before D. Boon's death later that year in an auto accident. Background The cover art is a painting by D. ...
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Minutemen Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute's notice, hence the name. Mi ...
*"Them and us", ''
The Gray Race ''The 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''. This was the band's first album not rec ...
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Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"This Machine Kills Fascists", " Underground Network",
Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Trash Breeds Trash", ''The Greatest Invention'',
Doom (UK band) Doom are an English hardcore punk band from Birmingham whose first lineup were together from 1987 to 1990. Despite its short existence, the band is considered pivotal in the rise of crust punk, a genre of punk rock that takes influence and el ...
*"Unity", ''Demonstrating My Style'', Madball *"Unity", '' Energy'',
Operation Ivy Operation Ivy was the eighth series of American nuclear tests, coming after '' Tumbler-Snapper'' and before '' Upshot–Knothole''. The two explosions were staged in late 1952 at Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific Proving Ground in the Marshall Is ...
*"White Law", '' Condition Red'',
Red Rockers Red Rockers were an American musical band from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, active from 1979 to 1985. Originally formed as a hard-charging punk rock band, they changed their style to a smoother, more melodic sound and released two alb ...
*"White Minority", ''
Jealous Again ''Jealous Again'' is a 12" EP that was the second release by American hardcore punk band Black Flag and the third-ever release on SST Records. History Although eventually released as a 12" 45 RPM extended-play, ''Jealous Again'' was initially ...
'', Black Flag *"White Noise", ''
Inflammable Material ''Inflammable Material'' is the debut album by the Northern Irish punk band Stiff Little Fingers, released in 1979. Most of the album's tracks are about the "Troubles" and the grim reality of life in Northern Ireland with the songs containing t ...
'', Stiff Little Fingers *"Who We Are", non-album single, Descendents *"White Riot", '' The Clash'', The Clash *"Willkommen in Deutschland". ''Kauf Mich!,
Die Toten Hosen Die Toten Hosen (literally "The Dead Trousers", figuratively "The Deadbeats") is a German punk rock band from Düsseldorf. History The current members of Die Toten Hosen are Campino (Andreas Frege), Kuddel (Andreas von Holst), Vom (Stephe ...
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On religion

*"51 Days", ''
¡Leche con Carne! ''¡Leche Con Carne!'' the third studio album by punk rock band No Use for a Name, released in 1995. The album title is Spanish for "milk with meat". Background The band gained critical recognition for this album and supported the Offspring on ...
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No Use for a Name No Use for a Name (sometimes abbreviated NUFAN or No Use) was an American punk rock band from Sunnyvale, California, United States formed in 1986 by Chris Dodge (guitar), Steve Papoutsis ( bass) and Rory Koff (drums). The band's sound evolved con ...
*"Anti-Pope", ''
Machine Gun Etiquette ''Machine Gun Etiquette'' is the third studio album by English punk rock band the Damned, released on 2 November 1979 by Chiswick Records. Background The album was the group's first since reforming with Dave Vanian on vocals, Captain Sensibl ...
'', The Damned *"The Answer", ''
Generator Generator may refer to: * Signal generator, electronic devices that generate repeating or non-repeating electronic signals * Electric generator, a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. * Generator (circuit theory), an eleme ...
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Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Atheist Anthem, ''
Mediocre Generica ''Mediocre Generica'' is the debut studio 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 a ...
'', Leftöver Crack *"Atheist Peace", '' The Empire Strikes First'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"America the Beautiful", ''
War on 45 ''War on 45'' is an eight-song 12" EP released by the hardcore band D.O.A. in 1982. It was re-released in 2005 on CD with an additional eleven songs, but without the composition "Let's Fuck," for a total of eighteen tracks. The original cover has ...
'', D.O.A. *"The Best God in Show", '' Coaster'',
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"Believers", ''
No Straight Angles ''No Straight Angles'' is the first full-length album by punk rock band No Fun at All, released in 1994. Track listing #Believers #Wow and I Say Wow #Strong and Smart #Growing Old, Growing Cold #I Can't Believe It's True #It Won' ...
'', No Fun at All *"Blasphemy (The Victimless Crime)", '' Coaster'',
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"Celestial Q&A", ''
State of Flow ''State Of Flow'' is the Swedish punk group No Fun at All's fourth album, released on 25 April 2000. Music by Mikael Danielsson, Krister Johansson, Kjell Ramstedt and Stefan Neuman. Lyrics by Ingemar Jansson. Track listing # "Celestial Q&A ...
'', No Fun at All *"Christianised Cannibals", " City Babys Revenge ", GBH *"Come Join Us", ''
The Gray Race ''The 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''. This was the band's first album not rec ...
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Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Dept. Of False Hope", '' True North (album)'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Do What You Want", ''
Suffer Suffering, or pain in a broad sense, may be an experience of unpleasantness or aversion, possibly associated with the perception of harm or threat of harm in an individual. Suffering is the basic element that makes up the negative valence of af ...
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Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Dogsnotgods", "
Crossover Ministry ''Crossover Ministry'' is the third studio album by American crossover thrash band Iron Reagan, released in 2017 by Relapse Records. As with previous entries, many of its lyrics contain social and political commentary, with the title track, "Meg ...
",
Iron Reagan Iron Reagan is an American crossover thrash supergroup from Richmond, Virginia, consisting of Municipal Waste vocalist Tony Foresta, Cannabis Corpse and Municipal Waste bassist Phil "LandPhil" Hall, former A.N.S. guitarist Mark Bronzino, former ...
*" East Jesus Nowhere", ''
21st Century Breakdown ''21st Century Breakdown'' is the eighth studio album by American rock band Green Day, released on May 15, 2009, through Reprise Records. Green Day commenced work on the record in January 2006 and forty-five songs were written by vocalist/guita ...
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Green Day Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a powe ...
*"Faith Alone", '' Against the Grain'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Filler", '' Minor Threat'', Minor Threat *"Flat Earth Society", '' Against the Grain'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Fuck Armageddon... This is Hell", '' How Could Hell Be Any Worse?'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Fuck the Pope",
Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Gay Muslims For Christ", Corporate Avenger *"God Song", '' Against the Grain'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Haile Selassie, Up Your Ass", ''
How to Clean Everything ''How to Clean Everything'' is the debut album by the punk rock band Propagandhi, released in 1993 on Fat Wreck Chords. Releases On August 20, 2013, the album was re-released via Fat Wreck, on CD, green vinyl, and light blue/white vinyl with ...
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Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*"Heaven Is Falling", ''
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Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"I'm Going to Hell for This One", " Never Trust a Hippy",
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"Jesus Was a Terrorist", ''
The Sky Is Falling and I Want My Mommy ''The Sky Is Falling and I Want My Mommy'' is an album recorded by Jello Biafra with the Canadian punk band Nomeansno. The project came about after Nomeansno and Biafra had collaborated (on the song "Falling Space Junk (Hold the Anchovies)") for th ...
'', Jello Biafra &
Nomeansno Nomeansno (sometimes stylized as NoMeansNo or spelled No Means No) was a Canadian punk rock band formed in Victoria, British Columbia and later relocated to Vancouver. They issued 11 albums, including a collaborative album with Jello Biafra, a ...
*"Jihad Schmihad", Corporate Avenger *"Killing for Jesus", '' Wonderful'',
Circle Jerks Circle Jerks (stylized as Ciʀcle JƎʀᴋs) are an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. The group was founded by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson. To date, Circle ...
*"Leaving Jesusland", '' Wolves in Wolves' Clothing'',
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"Live Again (The Fall of Man)", '' The Empire Strikes First'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Mission from God", ''
Punk-O-Rama Vol. 10 ''Punk-O-Rama'' was the title given to a series of ten compilation albums published by Epitaph Records. The first volume was released in 1994, the second in 1996, and the rest annually from 1998 to 2005. The albums included artists from Epitaph's ...
'' (Originally an outtake from
Ignition Ignition may refer to: Science and technology * Firelighting, the human act of creating a fire for warmth, cooking and other uses * Combustion, an exothermic chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidant * Fusion ignition, the point at which a ...
), The Offspring *"Moral Majority", ''
In God We Trust, Inc. ''In God We Trust, Inc.'' is an EP by hardcore punk band Dead Kennedys and the first of the group's releases with drummer D.H. Peligro. The record is a screed against things ranging from organized religion and Neo-Nazism, Neo-Nazis, to the pesti ...
'', Dead Kennedys *"My God", ''
Land of the Free? ''Land of the Free?'' is the sixth studio album by American punk rock band 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 ...
'', Pennywise *"No", '' The Day the Country Died'', Subhumans *"No Religion", ''Fuck Peaceville'',
Doom (UK band) Doom are an English hardcore punk band from Birmingham whose first lineup were together from 1987 to 1990. Despite its short existence, the band is considered pivotal in the rise of crust punk, a genre of punk rock that takes influence and el ...
*"No Shirt, No Shoes, No Salvation", ''
Day of the Death ''Day of the Death'' is the second album by American hardcore punk band Death by Stereo, released in 2001. The band became more widely known after this release due to their switch from the Indecision Records label to the larger Epitaph Record ...
'', Death by Stereo *"Please Go to Heaven Now, '' Black Sheep of the American Dream'', Death by Stereo * "On My Teeth", '' Erase Me'', Underoath * "On the Cross", '' Art Work'', The Used *"Pods and Gods", '' Pods and Gods'',
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"Prayer Of A Realist", "
City Baby Attacked by Rats ''City Baby Attacked by Rats'' is the debut album by the band Charged GBH. It was released in 1982 on Clay Records and was rereleased in 2002 by leading punk reissue label Captain Oi! with bonus tracks (A & B sides of singles "No Survivors" and ...
", GBH *"Reality Asylum", '' Best Before 1984'', Crass *"Religion", '' Public Image: First Issue'', Public Image Ltd *"Religion Instigates", '' Fight Back'',
Discharge Discharge may refer to Expel or let go * Discharge, the act of firing a gun * Discharge, or termination of employment, the end of an employee's duration with an employer * Military discharge, the release of a member of the armed forces from serv ...
*"Religion Is the Opium of the Masses", ''
This Is Boston, Not L.A. ''This Is Boston, Not L.A.'' is a hardcore punk compilation released in 1982. It is considered the definitive album from the Boston hardcore scene, as several of its most prominent bands appear on the record, namely, Jerry's Kids, the Proletar ...
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The Proletariat The Proletariat are a punk rock band from Southeastern Massachusetts, whose heyday was during the 1980s, when they were active in the early Boston hardcore scene, sharing the bill with many of the best punk and hardcore punk acts of the time, ...
*"Religious Vomit", ''
In God We Trust, Inc. ''In God We Trust, Inc.'' is an EP by hardcore punk band Dead Kennedys and the first of the group's releases with drummer D.H. Peligro. The record is a screed against things ranging from organized religion and Neo-Nazism, Neo-Nazis, to the pesti ...
'', Dead Kennedys *"Religious Wars", '' Religious Wars'', Subhumans *"Shh, It Will Be Our Little Secret", '' Into the Valley of Death'', Death by Stereo *"Sinister Rouge", '' The Empire Strikes First'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Skyscraper", '' Recipe for Hate'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
* "Sacrilege", ''
Crash Love ''Crash Love'' is the eighth studio album by the rock band AFI. Produced by Joe McGrath and Jacknife Lee, it was released on September 29, 2009, through Interscope Records. Background and recording Following the touring cycle for 2006's ''Dece ...
'' (2009), AFI * "So Beneath You", '' The Blood Album'', AFI *"So What", ''
The Feeding of the 5000 In Christianity, the feeding the multitude is two separate miracles of Jesus reported in the Gospels. The first miracle, the "Feeding of the 5,000", is the only miracle—aside from the resurrection—recorded in all four gospels ( Matthew 14:1 ...
'', Crass *"Sodom, Gomorrah, Washington D.C", '' The People or the Gun'',
Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Sorrow", '' The Process of Belief'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Sorry Lad", '' The Big Knockover'', No Fun at All *"Sucks", ''
The Feeding of the 5000 In Christianity, the feeding the multitude is two separate miracles of Jesus reported in the Gospels. The first miracle, the "Feeding of the 5,000", is the only miracle—aside from the resurrection—recorded in all four gospels ( Matthew 14:1 ...
'', Crass *"You Will Lose Faith", '' Wolves in Wolves' Clothing'',
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"Walking Is Still Honest", '' Crime as Forgiven By'',
Against Me! Against Me! is an American punk rock band formed in 1997 in Naples, Florida, by singer and guitarist Laura Jane Grace. That same year, Grace moved to Gainesville, Florida, which is considered the band's hometown. Since 2001, the band's lineup ...
*"Warped Confessional", "Rabid Reaction",
The Freeze ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...
*"Won't Somebody", ''
The Dissent of Man ''The Dissent of Man'' is the fifteenth studio album by American punk rock band Bad Religion, which was released on September 28, 2010. It was their first album in three years, following the release of '' New Maps of Hell'' in 2007. The band co ...
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Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"You're Wrong", " Never Trust a Hippy",
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...


On feminism, gender equality and LGBTIQ+ rights

*"Bata Motel", '' Penis Envy'', Crass *"Bodies" Nevermind the Bollocks..,
Sex Pistols The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Although their initial career lasted just two and a half years, they were one of the most groundbreaking acts in the history of popular music. They were responsible for ...
*"Coming Clean", '' Dookie'',
Green Day Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a powe ...
*"Chalkline", '' Change is a Sound'', Strike Anywhere *"Desert", '' Science Fiction'', '' Brand New'' * "
Face Down Face Down may refer to: Music * Face Down (band), a Swedish post-thrash/death metal band * Facedown Records, a Christian record label based in California Albums * ''Face Down'' (album), a 1999 album by Serial Joe * ''Facedown (album)'', a 2004 al ...
", ''
Don't You Fake It ''Don't You Fake It'' is the debut studio album by American Rock music, rock band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. The title is taken from a line in the opening track, "In Fate's Hands". The album garnered mixed reviews from critics. ''Don't You Fake I ...
'', The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus *"Fuck Machine", ''
How To Clean Everything ''How to Clean Everything'' is the debut album by the punk rock band Propagandhi, released in 1993 on Fat Wreck Chords. Releases On August 20, 2013, the album was re-released via Fat Wreck, on CD, green vinyl, and light blue/white vinyl with ...
'',
Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*"Gay Rude Boys Unite", "
Mediocre Generica ''Mediocre Generica'' is the debut studio 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 a ...
", Leftöver Crack *"Homophobes Are Just Pissed 'Cause They Can't Get Laid", '' Where Quantity Is Job #1'',
Propagandhi Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitari ...
*"Hunt The She Beast", '' Sex Mad'',
NoMeansNo Nomeansno (sometimes stylized as NoMeansNo or spelled No Means No) was a Canadian punk rock band formed in Victoria, British Columbia and later relocated to Vancouver. They issued 11 albums, including a collaborative album with Jello Biafra, a ...
*"I'm a Transvest-lite", ''
First Ditch Effort ''First Ditch Effort'' is the thirteenth studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX, released on October 7, 2016. Release "Six Years on Dope" was the first song released off of the album to the Fat Wreck Chords YouTube page on July 20, 20 ...
'',
NOFX NOFX () is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. Vocalist/bassist Fat Mike, guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin are original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
*"King for a Day", '' Nimrod'',
Green Day Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a powe ...
*"
Make It Stop (September's Children) "Make It Stop (September's Children)" is the second single from rock band Rise Against's sixth studio album, ''Endgame''. The single was released to digital music outlets on 30 May 2011. The song hit radio stations the following day. It peaked ...
", '' Endgame'',
Rise Against Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcor ...
*"Live in freedom, governed by love", ''Fuck Peaceville'',
Doom (UK band) Doom are an English hardcore punk band from Birmingham whose first lineup were together from 1987 to 1990. Despite its short existence, the band is considered pivotal in the rise of crust punk, a genre of punk rock that takes influence and el ...
*"Operation Rescue", '' Against The Grain'',
Bad Religion Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilitie ...
*"Pro-Life Control", ''Pro-Life Control'',
Doom (UK band) Doom are an English hardcore punk band from Birmingham whose first lineup were together from 1987 to 1990. Despite its short existence, the band is considered pivotal in the rise of crust punk, a genre of punk rock that takes influence and el ...
*"That's So Gay", ''
That's So Gay ''That's So Gay'' is an album by the American queercore band Pansy Division. It was released on March 31, 2009, by Alternative Tentacles. Critical reception ''Exclaim!'' called the album "the band's most natural commingling of music and message y ...
'', Pansy Division *"Transgender Dysphoria Blues", ''
Transgender Dysphoria Blues ''Transgender Dysphoria Blues'' is the sixth studio album by the American punk rock band Against Me!. The album was released on January 21, 2014, by Total Treble Music and Xtra Mile Recordings. The album deals with gender dysphoria, following Lau ...
'',
Against Me! Against Me! is an American punk rock band formed in 1997 in Naples, Florida, by singer and guitarist Laura Jane Grace. That same year, Grace moved to Gainesville, Florida, which is considered the band's hometown. Since 2001, the band's lineup ...


On the flaws of the punk subculture itself (and wider youth culture)

*”Anarchy For Sale”, “Bedtime For Democracy”, Dead Kennedys *"Captain Anarchy", ''
A New Kind Of Army ''A New Kind of Army'' is a punk rock studio album originally released by Anti-Flag on May 25, 1999. It was reissued by A-F Records on October 19, 2004, and is also the only album to feature only Justin Sane as lead vocalist. All other albums fe ...
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Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*”Chickenshit Conformist”, “Bedtime For Democracy”, Dead Kennedys *"Punk By The Book", '' Die for the Government'',
Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Ba ...
*"Punk Is Dead", Crass *”Punks Are A Joke”, Deathcycle *”Tribal Rival Rebel Revel”, Crass *”White Punks On Hope”, Crass


See also

*
Anarcho-punk Anarcho-punk (also known as anarchist punk or peace punk) is ideological subgenre of punk rock that promotes anarchism. Some use the term broadly to refer to any punk music with anarchist lyrical content, which may figure in crust punk, hardcor ...
*
Animal rights and punk subculture Animal rights are closely associated with two ideologies of the punk subculture: anarcho-punk and straight edge. This association dates back to the 1980s and has been expressed in areas that include song lyrics, benefit concerts for animal rig ...


References

{{reflist Political Punk Songs Punk Political songs