The Pop Punk Era of the late 90s to the mid 2000s

[Churros]

I loved those days. Bands like blink-182, Green Day, Sum 41, Good Charlotte and Linkin Park ruled our radio stations.

Who remembers "All The Small Things"?

I love that sort of music, with the fast catchy guitars, fast drumming and repetitive yet groovy bass. Grew onto me, and I refuse to listen to anything else, with the exception of punk rock bands like NOFX.

I sure miss those days, skating around the city with your cargo shorts on and cap backwards listening to some catchy skate punk song...I remember looking everywhere with my friends for an orange cap like Tom DeLonge's.

The only thing bad about those days was whiny bands like All Time Low and My Chemical Romance copying their music and making it look bad, not to mention Avril Lavigne

Somehow, I think those days may come back soon. I heard a few Blink songs on the radio, including Up All Night (their new single, which is more alternative rock), The Rock Show (catchy pop punk song from 2001) and What's My Age Again (good old pop punk song from 1999). That would be awesome to witness, but from an older person's pov this time

 

[Tex_21]

Misread the title, thought it said the "top" punk era, was all WTF???!!

 

[Churros]

Misread the title, thought it said the "top" punk era, was all WTF???!!

Haha, I'm guessing you're into punk music, but not the era I'm talking about?

 

[Tex_21]

Haha, I'm guessing you're into punk music, but not the era I'm talking about?

More into 'classic' punk - Pistols, Clash, Ramones, Bad Religion (could possibly be considered hardcore punk, but yeah). Used to like Blink when I was about 14. Tends not to age so well.

 

[SydneyBomber]

Bad Religion (could possibly be considered hardcore punk, but yeah).

 

[Tex_21]

There was a reason I put possibly. I wouldn't call it hardcore, but have heard it referred to as hardcore. To me its just old-school punk. Like it was supposed to be

 

[Churros]

More into 'classic' punk - Pistols, Clash, Ramones, Bad Religion (could possibly be considered hardcore punk, but yeah). Used to like Blink when I was about 14. Tends not to age so well.

Ah, Bad Religion. Love them.

I'm not really into punk bands, nor punk rock bands. The only punk rock bands I listen to are NOFX, Milkmen, THE DESCENDENTS, Bad Religion and Screeching Weasel.

I'm more into skate punk. The bands I listed in the OP were the #1 trends when I was a teenager,but I'm pretty sure I was one of the only legit fans, rather than the ones who liked it for their own school rep.

What year was it when you were 14? Blink came out with some really good punk rock stuff in the early days (1994 with both Buddha and Cheshire Cat sound veeery similar to Bad Religion). Favourite album is Dude Ranch, from 1997. Was probably their most creative.

 

[Tex_21]

In the early 2000s I was in high school. Never really paid attention to music at all before then. Hated music class at school too, and dropped it after year 7

 

[Churros]

In the early 2000s I was in high school. Never really paid attention to music at all before then. Hated music class at school too, and dropped it after year 7

I loved music, and if I wasn't a lawyer, I would probably want to be a professional music teacher/guitarist.

 

[Corrosion]

How could you forget The Offspring?

Ignition, Smash, Ixnay and most of Americana was quality. They have progressively got worse since then though.

 

[Craigyboy]

Respect to the modern bands like Green Day who are talented musically and produce their own unique take on the punk sound..... however, I gotta say that the modern bands can't replicate the rawness and rebel energy of the bands within the original punk movement.

The Clash - Not only one of the best punk bands, but one of the best bands ever of any genre period. Great lyrics, great beats and a natural; genuine raw energy.

The Ramones - Probably the greatest "pure punk" band of all-time. Basically defined what punk is and inspired a swag of garage rock bands to be themselves and go for it. If the Beatles took rock to the Arthouse - The Ramones took rock to the Shithouse.

Green Day - What I really like about Green Day is that although they are firmly rooted and influenced by punk - they still have their own unique take and sound and they have stretched the reach of the genre (similar to what The Clash did.) Also; like all the great punk bands they are not afraid to be raw and take the piss out of themselves.

---> I'm sorry to sound like a wowser about the oldies, but I grew up through the late seventies-mid eighties so those are the bands that naturally grabbed my attention. I suppose punk was a unique genre in that it really centred around a time and a place + it was a reaction against the soft-rock, disco and other crap rock around in the 70's. Punk rock was an attitude as much as it was a musical genre.

Also; I don't know what other oldies like myself think - but I have always kinda felt that the grunge rock movement of the early 90's was actually closer to the spirit of punk than was the re-emergence of the modern punk bands such as those already mentioned in this thread. Again; grunge rock was a reaction against a sound at that time, so it shares that spirit & attitude with punk.

 

[Powerade 08]

You are bad and this thread is bad and you should feel bad for making it.

 

[Churros]

How could you forget The Offspring?

Ignition, Smash, Ixnay and most of Americana was quality. They have progressively got worse since then though.

Holy shizzola! Can't believe I forgot them. I'madouchei'madouchei'madouchei'madouche.

 

[Churros]

You are bad and this thread is bad and you should feel bad for making it.

Sowwy if we have different opinions

But seriously,

you are bad, your team is bad and you and your team should feel bad that you're supporting them

 

[Craigyboy]

You are bad and this thread is bad and you should feel bad for making it.

Whoa, Captain Comedown has entered the building.

Go piss of then to the boy-band thread.

 

[Churros]

Respect to the modern bands like Green Day who are talented musically and produce their own unique take on the punk sound..... however, I gotta say that the modern bands can't replicate the rawness and rebel energy of the bands within the original punk movement.

Exactly. Too many artists are resorting to synthesizers and computers to make "music" nowadays. When I hear a pop song from Lady Gaga or the likes, I feel sick inside. "B****, if I wanted to hear noises made on the computer, I would do it myself! (Heck modern pop artists make me appreciate even classical and jazz music) Use REAL instruments like REAL music should".

Also; I don't know what other oldies like myself think - but I have always kinda felt that the grunge rock movement of the early 90's was actually closer to the spirit of punk than was the re-emergence of the modern punk bands such as those already mentioned in this thread. Again; grunge rock was a reaction against a sound at that time, so it shares that spirit & attitude with punk.

True, if by grunge rock you mean bands like Nirvana, then I agree. I like Nirvana btw.

I think pop punk was a reaction to boy bands and annoying female pop artists. Members of the pop punk bands have mocked them in videos and interviews too, so that's what I'll base it on.

Back in the '90s I remember toilet humour wasn't as widely accepted in society as it is today (personal experience, don't ask), and bands like blink-182 definitely played a huge part in shaping society to the way it is today. The influence of those bands on the world is underestimated, really.

Blink, Sum 41 and Green Day have influenced countless bands.

 

[Cleavy]

needs more of The Ataris

 

[Craigyboy]

I think pop punk was a reaction to boy bands and annoying female pop artists. Members of the pop punk bands have mocked them in videos and interviews too, so that's what I'll base it on.

I tend to agree with this. Contemporary punk or as you say "pop-punk" avoided directly imitating early punk - it was punk for a new generation. And that's fair enough; they built their own sub-genre that appealed to kids who hated pop and hated phony rockers like U2 etc.

With what you mentioned earlier with regards to synthesizer music..... Let's face it; the vast majority of music acts post say, the mid-90's, has in some way or somehow been influenced by the use of synthesizers. This has included the pop-punk bands, which has removed some of their raw sound compared to the oldy punkers. Regardless; their sound still dumps on modern pop acts who sound like shit and half of them can't play actual musical instruments to save themselves.

Synthesizer music has been so widespread that even bands such as U2 who came through several eras of music still became influenced themselves by it.

Back in the '90s I remember toilet humour wasn't as widely accepted in society as it is today (personal experience, don't ask), and bands like blink-182 definitely played a huge part in shaping society to the way it is today. The influence of those bands on the world is underestimated, really.

True.

Mind you; when the punk bands emerged in the 70's they were regarded as utterly shocking and scandalous!!

Songs like the Sex Pistols rendition of "God Save the Queen" were considered as (and were) pure anarchy.

The original hippy movement was still around - and the punk sound was about as far removed from their folksy, pop sound at the time. True, the hard rock/heavy metal sound was in it's heyday as well - but punk was way different again. Shocking and rude to the establishment.

If punk had an origin in other music, or shall we say a genesis influence - then I would nominate 'The Who' as being the closest thing to it. The Who were a "Mod" band and a large chunk of the kids who were "Mods" eventually became/supported the punk movement.

The Mods, and then the Punks said: "Up yours w***ers!"

 

[Churros]

needs more of The Ataris

Hated them and still do tbh. Plus they were NO WHERE near as popular as Blink, Sum 41, Green Day, Good Charlotte and Linkin Park. Heck I'd even throw in Simple Plan but they're crap sellouts who made money off Blink. At least make half decent music after you sell out, like Green Day. "Jetlagged" is the worst thing I've ever heard labelled punk rock. I was embarrassed for them.

 

[mansize rooster]

i can't believe this thread is serious

 

[Mack Truck]

i can't believe this thread is serious

I like it, but to each their own

I'm more into classic rock and punk rock, say
The Clash, Sex Pistols, The Ramones, Dead
Kennedys, but the skate punk era was pretty
enjoyable actually.

 

[Mack Truck]

In saying that, skate punk is crap compared to classic rock and punk. The Clash and Sex Pistols shit on anything any band would bring out.

 

[Plugger35]

Not sure if Sublime qualify in the pop punk category but they were a great band from around that era.

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[MelbourneCrow]

Also; I don't know what other oldies like myself think - but I have always kinda felt that the grunge rock movement of the early 90's was actually closer to the spirit of punk than was the re-emergence of the modern punk bands such as those already mentioned in this thread. Again; grunge rock was a reaction against a sound at that time, so it shares that spirit & attitude with punk.

I too grew up in the late 70s/80s, was into the Pistols, Eddie and the Hot Rods, UK Subs etc., and thought exactly the same thing as you about the grunge bands at the start of the 90s.

 

[Craigyboy]

I too grew up in the late 70s/80s, was into the Pistols, Eddie and the Hot Rods, UK Subs etc., and thought exactly the same thing as you about the grunge bands at the start of the 90s.

That's brought back some memories. What a blast from the past! I need to go back to the vinyl.

One further thing with regards to punk-rock/grunge-rock.....Another similarity between the genres was although they were both fully commercial, they weren't trying to show off or seek attention - they didn't give a shit what the critics thought about them. On the other hand, some 70's "rock", Disco, 80's New Wave, Synthpop and 90's electronic music was so pretentious and performed by w***ers.

Again; apologies if I'm bleating on like an oldy wind-bag..... If people like contemporary punk then good on 'em. In fact, it doesn't matter the genre as long as it's real music with real instruments and a good sound.

Keep away from the synthersizer junk kids - it'll warp your ears!!