Albums, Books, Films and Concerts
By Ryan Cooper, About.com Guide to Punk Music
If I've reviewed an album, punk movie, show or punk rock book, you'll find my opinion here. You should read up on what I have to say; in my opinion, my opinion matters.
Featured Album Reviews
Reviews of some of the best and newest punk albums
- Frank Turner - 'Poetry Of The Deed'
- Banner Pilot - 'Collapser'
- Jay Reatard - 'Watch Me Fall'
- 'Up End Atom: A Tribute To Atom and His Package'
- Brokencyde - 'I'm Not A Fan But The Kids Like It!'
- New Tomorrow - 'We're Counting On The Youth'
- iwrestledabearonce - 'It's All Happening'
- Alexisonfire - 'Old Crows/Young Cardinals'
- Burning Image - 'Fantasma'
- Girl in a Coma - 'Trio B.C.'
- Mike Hererra's 'Tumbledown'
- NOFX - 'Coaster'
- The Vaselines - 'Enter The Vaselines'
- Riverboat Gamblers - 'Underneath the Owl'
- New Found Glory - 'Not Without A Fight'
- The Mighty Stef - '100 Midnights'
- Joe Coffee - 'When The Fabric Don't Fit The Frame'
- MXPX - 'On the Cover II'
- Vinnie Stigma - 'New York Blood'
- Blatz and Filth - The S**t Split
New Albums From Old School Bands
While there a lot of young bands putting out a lot of great albums, the old school continues to thrive. Here are some of the newest releases from some old school bands, and some rereleases of classic albums.
- Burning Image - 'Fantasma'
- NOFX - 'Coaster'
- Vaselines - 'Enter The Vaselines'
- Rancid - Let The Dominoes Fall'
- Green Day - '21st Century Breakdown'
- MxPx - 'On The Cover II'
- (hed)p.e. - 'New World Orphans'
- Vinnie Stigma - 'New York Blood'
- New Found Glory - 'Not Without A Fight'
- Blatz and Filth - The S**t Split
Oi!, Streetpunk, Hardcore and Posthardcore
If you're looking for bands that are playing the sounds of the streets, check out these Oi!, streetpunk, hardcore and posthardcore records.
- New Tomorrow - 'We're Counting On The Youth'
- Alexisonfire - 'Old Crows/Young Cardinals'
- Vinnie Stigma - 'New York Blood'
- Thursday - 'Common Existence'
- Street Dogs - 'State Of Grace'
Pop Punk Albums
If your tastes swing toward the poppier side of punk, here are some albums you may be into.
- Teenage Bottlerocket - 'They Came From The Shadows'
- NOFX - 'Coaster'
- Green Day - '21st Century Breakdown'
- New Found Glory - 'Not Without A Fight'
- MXPX - 'On The Cover II'
- Cousin Dale - 'Quickly, Rapidly, Efficiently... And Fast'
Punk in Print
You can't have songs without words (well, you can, but instrumentals get old), and books are a great place to keep words. Check out some of the best in punk writing.
- My Mother Wears Combat Boots - Jessica Mills
- Punk 365 - Holly George-Warren
- My First Time: A Collection Of First Punk Show Stories
- Jim Lindberg - Punk Rock Dad
- Nobody Likes You: Inside the Turbulent Life, Times, and Music of Green Day
- Punk: The Whole Story
Punk On Screen
Whether it's a big or little screen, punk rock goes well with cinema as well as music. Check out some of the best in punk films.
