Best punk records of 2018
Leave your suggestions in the comment section. Outside of my top 5, I've got these listed in no particular order. |
| 1 |  | The Creeps
Beneath The Pines
I slept on this one for most of the year. Don't make the same mistake that I did. Highlights are Shimmer & Full Shook. Fans of Menzingers, Spanish Love Songs, etc. will really dig how these guys have progressed as a band. |
| 2 |  | Shook Ones
Body Feel
Loved this one from the first second of song one. |
| 3 |  | The Brokedowns
Sick Of Space
Just go listen to this album. Now. Can't get these tunes out of my head. |
| 4 |  | IDLES
Joy as an Act of Resistance
Maybe the best album of the year in terms of lyrical content? Hits me hard every time I rotate this one. |
| 5 | | Iron Chic
Iron Chic/Toys That Kill
Seriously, this fucking rips. Bought for IC, stayed for Toys That Kill. Highlights on each side are Amazing Fantasy/Where Have All the Kids Gone? |
| 6 |  | Drug Church
CHEER
Not much I need to say about Drug Church. They fucking rule. They've progressed as song writers and it shows on tracks like Unlicensed Guidance Counselor. I still prefer Paul Walker, but this is a solid album. |
| 7 |  | Swingin' Utters
Peace and Love
The Utters are still putting out solid tunes after all of these years. Took me a couple of spins to get into this one, but there are a few ear worms on this one. |
| 8 |  | Gouge Away
Burnt Sugar
I'd put this one up there with IDLES in terms of lyrical content. Listen to 'Sweat' and try not to get stoked. |
| 9 |  | Spanish Love Songs
Schmaltz
I like this album. A lot. |
| 10 |  | The Penske File
Salvation
If you get a chance to see these dudes live, it's a fucking party. Go check 'em out. |
| 11 |  | Krimewatch
Krimewatch
This EP is what punk rock should be. Maybe the most underrated band around. |
| 12 |  | Culture Abuse
Bay Dream
Still working this one into my rotation. I dig it, but need to give it a few more listens before I say anything of substance. |
| 13 |  | Turnstile
Time and Space
Turnstile fucking rules. I love the Gorgoroth-esque riff at the beginning of (Lost Another) Piece of My World. |
| 14 |  | No Problem
Let God Sort Em Out
Adding this one after having it recommended in the comments section. Listened to it and loved it immediately. Some straight-forward hardcore that I initially overlooked. |
| 15 |  | Night Birds
Roll Credits
These guys haven't disappointed me yet. Another solid, albeit not necessarily phenomenal release. |
| 16 |  | DeeCRACKS
Sonic Delusions
The best pop-punk band currently out there. The Eddie & the Hotrods cover might be better than the original. These guys are a ton of fun. |
| 17 |  | Chaser
Sound the Sirens
Skate punk that draws heavy influence from the late 90's Epi-Fat craze. |
| 18 |  | Hysterese
Hysterese III
Fans of Sing the Sorrow era AFI will love this one. A little less dark/goth feeling, but the singer is a dead ringer for Davey Havoc. |
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