MDC 7,111 Posted May 18, 2010 I can't think of a better one than the Dead Kennedys. Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables is one of the single best punk records of alltime - it's flawless from start to finish. Frankenchrist and Plastic Surgery Disasters are both awesome. In God We Trust is a terrific hardcore EP. They started to tail off from there and if there's a knock against the DKs it's that they didn't put out many records, but you could say that about most punk bands. The only other serious challenger I can think of is the Clash, and after there first record I'm not sure any of their music was punk anymore. Can any other punk band compete with the mighty Dead Kennedys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted May 18, 2010 I'm sorry no one liked you in highschool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 976 Posted May 18, 2010 Does punk rock count? Red Hot Chili Peppers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedStudent 56 Posted May 18, 2010 Never really listened to much punk. The only ones I really liked were the sex pistols and the Clash. I like the Ramones in small quantities but everything they did sounds the same to me and I get bored listening to too much. Eta - I love the rhcp's but I never considered them a true punk band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CantTouchThis 23 Posted May 18, 2010 RHCP if you consider them punk..... or should i say..Bed Cot Philly Paper But i think the best pure punk band is Green Day...even though i think they are quite overrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star69 5 Posted May 18, 2010 dead milkmen had some good stuff in late 80s early 90s I like Bitchin Camaro and punk rock girl which by the way references the Grande Ole Opry timeless star Minnie Pearl "Howdie!!!!!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted May 18, 2010 The answer is: The Ramones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagles Green 34 Posted May 18, 2010 The Sex Pistols. They are the kings of punk and started a revolution with 1 album. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,303 Posted May 18, 2010 " Holiday In Cambodia" ranks up there are's far punk rock goes!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franknbeans 46 Posted May 18, 2010 The Sex Pistols. They are the kings of punk and started a revolution with 1 album. hard to dispute this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,454 Posted May 18, 2010 I can't think of a better one than the Dead Kennedys. Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables is one of the single best punk records of alltime - it's flawless from start to finish. Frankenchrist and Plastic Surgery Disasters are both awesome. In God We Trust is a terrific hardcore EP. They started to tail off from there and if there's a knock against the DKs it's that they didn't put out many records, but you could say that about most punk bands. The only other serious challenger I can think of is the Clash, and after there first record I'm not sure any of their music was punk anymore. Can any other punk band compete with the mighty Dead Kennedys? The only true punk bands that I like enough to compare them to DK is obviously the Sex Pistols, and a lesser known band called The Subhumans. The best definition I found for punk rock: punk rock is characterized by harsh lyrics attacking conventional society and popular culture, and often expressing alienation and anger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,454 Posted May 18, 2010 ST Yea, I guess they would rank up there also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagles Green 34 Posted May 18, 2010 A little shout out to the most punk person in the history of humankind. GG Allin What a freak. Eating a Bible and headbutting Jesus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,148 Posted May 18, 2010 I've been patiently waiting since yesterday for somebody to say Green Day, so I could come in here and rip them a new arsehole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRANDON ROSS 0 Posted May 18, 2010 I've been patiently waiting since yesterday for somebody to say Green Day, so I could come in here and rip them a new arsehole. You go girl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 892 Posted May 18, 2010 I've been patiently waiting since yesterday for somebody to say Green Day, so I could come in here and rip them a new arsehole. next is blink182 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jets24 6 Posted May 18, 2010 My favorite would be The Clash. Not sure if best ever. Probably Ramones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CantTouchThis 23 Posted May 18, 2010 I've been patiently waiting since yesterday for somebody to say Green Day, so I could come in here and rip them a new arsehole. I kinda did actually, but i think my definitions of punk were wrong. Come to think of it, other than the RHCP, i don't really like punk, so i don't know why i even replies other than to provide humor with a youtube link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgumm23 2 Posted May 18, 2010 not sure if its true "punk" but I'd go with Rancid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franknbeans 46 Posted May 18, 2010 not sure if its true "punk" but I'd go with Rancid they're nouveau punk not best ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Syringes 478 Posted May 19, 2010 The minutemen and Fear deserve mention, as do The Big Boys, my fave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,111 Posted May 19, 2010 With all due respect, I can't agree with the Ramones, Pistols or the Clash. I like all three bands but I don't think any of them stack up to the Dead Kennedys. The Ramones get points for being real frontrunners but let's face it, every one of their albums sounds exactly the same. If you have their debut and Rocket to Russia that's pretty much all the Ramones you need. They only ever had one sound. It's a great sound, but there aren't many standout albums or tracks in their catalog. The Sex Pistols had exactly one studio album. Nevermind the Bollocks is a great, great record but ... it's one album. They were also sort of planned by Malcolm McLaren like a modern day boy band and that IMO calls into question how punk they really were. But the big knock is the fact that they had one album. The Clash were arguably a better band than the Dead Kennedys, but how much of what they did really was punk? Their self-titled debut is definitely punk and part of London Calling (one of the best rock records ever), but for the most part I think they were a brilliant rock band - not punk. So I have to go with the Dead Kennedys based on a consistently punk / hardcore sound, the fact that they put out multiple great records and one all-time classic (Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables), and a consistently punk point-of-view: They were the meanest, nastiest band ever and some great focking musicians, too. Dead Kennedys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Me_2006 14 Posted May 19, 2010 Does RATM count as punk or are they like punk/metal/rap? No love for NoFX or Bad Religion either? Circle Jerks? Meh. To each their own. I think you gotta give the Sex Pistols the nod for creating it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chronic Husker 85 Posted May 19, 2010 I've been patiently waiting since yesterday for somebody to say Green Day, so I could come in here and rip them a new arsehole. I opened this thread thinking, "How many posts until some clown says Green Day? Two?" I give CTT a pass, though. He's too young to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Me_2006 14 Posted May 19, 2010 I opened this thread thinking, "How many posts until some clown says Green Day? Two?" I give CTT a pass, though. He's too young to know. No, trust me. We're old enough to know Green Day sucks rod. You're allowed to listen to Good Riddance at graduations or other sappy events, otherwise, no. Just no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted May 19, 2010 The Circle Jerks deserve mentioning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,454 Posted May 19, 2010 The Circle Jerks deserve mentioning. lyrics: Anarchy! Kill a cat Shoot James Brady in the back Raise an army of rabid rats Beat your neighbor with a bat Anarchy burger! Hold the government Anarchy burger! Hold the government Anarchy! Go ape sh1t Let them know you're sick of it Write your congressman, tell him he sucks He's only in it for the bucks Anarchy burger! Hold the government Anarchy burger! Hold the government We're all potential anarchy burgers If you wanna be free Order yourself an anarchy burger Hold the government, please Anarchy burger! Hold the government Anarchy burger! Hold the government America stands for freedom But if you think you're free Try walking into a deli And urinating on the cheese Anarchy burger! Hold the government Anarchy burger! Hold the government Say "fock" in front of your mom fock Go to school naked! Anarchy burger! Hold the government Anarchy burger! Hold the government Pretty punk lyrics if you ask me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,111 Posted May 20, 2010 Does RATM count as punk or are they like punk/metal/rap? I don't know what they are, but 1) they suck and 2) not punk. No love for NoFX or Bad Religion either? Circle Jerks? NoFX - no. Bad Religion and Circle Jerks are both good but IMO can't stack up to the DKs. I think you gotta give the Sex Pistols the nod for creating it though. They didn't invent it. The Ramones beat them to it, unless you consider the Stooges punk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted May 20, 2010 Repo Man was swell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,148 Posted May 20, 2010 I was never a huge hardcore punk dude, but I loved me some Pennywise back in the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,995 Posted May 20, 2010 Are the Plimsouls considered a 'punk' band? If so, I vote for them. They certain would fall under my favorite if not the best catagory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
