What Do You Think To Punk?

For myself I think I’m a fairly big fan, with some flaws too. I really enjoy the fast paced speed of the songs for sure. I also enjoy the rebellious nature of the lyrics.

Ramones – Blitzkrieg Bop (All Rights Are Retained By Ramones)

I think the aggression on display too is really important to the sound. Lets also take a moment to truly appreciate the hairstyles and clothing, now those are seriously cool.

Sex Pistols – Anarchy In The UK (All Rights Are Retained By Sex Pistols)

I also adore the offshoot genres like hardcore and pop-punk, which would not have existed otherwise. I do however have somewhat of an issue with the over political nature of the songs as music is normally my escape from day to day life.

The Clash – Complete Control (All Rights Are Retained By The Clash)

I do also sometimes think that it can be too simplistic, like on occasion even feeling unfinished which is really weird to me. However I am sure those will be the exact reasons why someone loves punk! For me I think for the mass majority of my listening I prefer something a bit more technical, but with the occasional flirt with punk!

MC5 – Kick Out The Jams (All Rights Are Retained By MC5)
Let me know what you think to punk in the comments!

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32 responses to “What Do You Think To Punk?”

  1. aquinoaa2272 avatar

    I adore punk, especially American hard-core punk from the early 80s to the mid 80s and the early 90s.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      Ooooh a fello hardcore punk fan 🙂 Which was your band of choice ?

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  2. lyndhurstlaura avatar

    I liked some punk, the Sex Pistols mainly. I have a CD somewhere, but I haven’t listened in ages. Time to get it out and put it on! 😂

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      It most certainly is! 🙂 Sex Pistols are great!

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  3. S.Bechtold avatar

    ooOOOo my era. I loved punk. Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, add in Wall of Voodoo, the Cramps, Siouxsie & Banshees, Gang of Four, Bad Brains, all your picks were great fun. I worked in record stores 1978 – 1981. James White & the Blacks were good too. Nostalgia lol

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      I will have to check out James White & The Blacks! Thanks for the recommendation 🙂

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  4. robjtriggs avatar

    It’s never been my thing, not really, but there’s a lot I admire in it. Not a fan of the Sex Pistols but I like the Clash. The attitude was, perhaps, necessary – but also downright unpleasant at times.

    The Offspring have some great songs, and American Idiot is one of the best albums ever. I’d also put the Levellers in with punk as they’re so rough and raw and political.

    Pure punk only works in small doses, though, for me at least

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      I totally understand that viewpoint 🙂

      I’m sure there are a few punk bands you would like in larger doses though 🙂

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      1. robjtriggs avatar

        Happy to listen 🙂

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  5. isabellawolgoth avatar

    I really shouldn’t be typing these words; however, I am typing these words. My relationship with “punk” is extremely tangential and questionable. While I will always turn up The Clash and their “Rock the Casbah,” I am suspect when I give the same respect to The Dead Milkmen’s “Punk Rock Girl.” I was never firmly anchored in “punk” due to its dynamic nature, and so talking about it (like I am now) makes me very self-critical. LOL!. As an irony, I would find “post-punk” to be my personal tomb. I love your prompts. Keep it up, you fox you:)

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      What do you prefer about post-punk over regular punk ? 🙂 And I’ll try my best 🙂

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      1. isabellawolgoth avatar

        That is a very fine question, Mr. Fox. I am very afraid it is like asking me how electrical signals penetrate my ears and become the tide of emotions that post-punk kicks off in my head. It’s like asking me, “What is the point of vanilla?” I have nothing for you but an answer steeped in emotions. But I will take stab. It’s the drug of melancholy. Melancholy in my inexpert opinion requires a format like in Poe’s poems. There’s a wall to lean against or faint against. There’s a dark tide that seeks to drown you, surround you, possess you. I could murmur on, but I’ll spare you. I might have to take this up on my blog soon. Thanks for the prompt, Sir Fox!

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

          Absolutely take this up on your blog and PLEASE put the link to it here in the comments , other people need to see this post as I know I want to!

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          1. isabellawolgoth avatar

            Okkkkkkkkkkk, if I have to do it.
            Translation: You got it, chief.

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            1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

              Sounds good to me 😉

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                1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

                  Wooo! 🙂 Everyone go check out this post !!! ^^^^

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                  1. isabellawolgoth avatar

                    Thank you for the prompt, O wise Mr. Fox.
                    🙂

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                    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

                      You’re so welcome but that was one amazing post you did ❤️

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                    2. isabellawolgoth avatar

                      Thank you, Mr. Fox.

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  6. Leon Stevens avatar

    From what started out and an underground art form, this raw, simple, energetic, anti-everythingthatwedon’tlike music had a greater influence than most people realize.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      I totally agree with that , there is punk influence not only in newer bands that would not identify as punk but also in day to day life!

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  7. St Jimmy avatar
    St Jimmy

    Fun, loud, simple, angry, anarchy, rebel!!!!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      Sounds like a barrel of laughs to me where do i sign up?

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      1. St Jimmy avatar
        St Jimmy

        You need to grow a mohawk

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

          Damn that is me out then! I’d be more likely to go bald

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  8. Danny*Fantod avatar

    Suicidal Tendencies has stood the test of time. Hope I didn’t trigger an algorithm. Dead Kennedys is overtly political but they get away with it for the sheer audacity of their music. There’s a band called The Get Up Kids from my part of the world that most people would call pop punk or emo but I say they’re the real deal.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      I’ll give the get up kids a listen 🙂 thanks!

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      1. Danny*Fantod avatar

        Their music isn’t for everyone. Punk shouldn’t appeal to everyone.

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

          Exactly! 🙂 But it might appeal to me 😛

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