The Best Pop Punk Music of 2020
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Check out our top picks for the best pop punk music of 2020. From classic hits to new up-and-comers, these are the bands you need to be listening to this year.
Introduction
In recent years, the pop punk genre has seen a resurgence in popularity. Bands like All Time Low, 5 Seconds of Summer, and Paramore have all enjoyed commercial and critical success in recent years, and 2020 is shaping up to be yet another great year for pop punk music.
In this article, we’ll be taking a look at some of the best pop punk music of 2020. We’ll be featuring both new and old tracks, so there should be something for everyone. Whether you’re a diehard fan of the genre or just getting into it, we hope you enjoy this list of the best pop punk music of 2020.
The Early Days of Pop Punk
Pop punk first emerged in the early 1990s with bands like Green Day and the Offspring. The genre is a mix of pop music and punk rock, and it often deals with themes like teenage angst and social alienation. Pop punk quickly became popular in the mid-1990s, and by the early 2000s, it was one of the most popular genres in the world. In recent years, the popularity of pop punk has declined, but there are still plenty of great bands making great music.
The Ramones
One of the most influential American punk bands of all time, the Ramones were formed in Queens, New York, in 1974. Founding members Johnny Ramone (guitar), Joey Ramone (vocals), and Dee Dee Ramone (bass) were all born into working-class families in New York City. The three grew up listening to 1960s pop and garage rock, as well as British Invasion bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. They were also influenced by television, specifically the anti-establishment humor of shows like “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” and “The Monkees.” In the early 1970s, they began frequenting the clubs of New York’s nascent punk scene, where they saw bands like Television, Patti Smith, and the New York Dolls.
The Clash
The Clash was a punk rock band that formed in London, England in 1976. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joe Strummer, lead guitarist and vocalist Mick Jones, bassist Paul Simonon, and drummer Terry Chimes. The group had a large influence on the punk rock and new wave movements of the time, with their music incorporating elements of reggae, ska, dub, and rockabilly. The band’s political consciousness and willingness to experiment with different musical styles made them one of the most groundbreaking and influential acts of the punk era.
The Clash released their debut album, The Clash, in 1977 to critical acclaim. It was followed by their second album, Give ‘Em Enough Rope, later that year. The group’s third album, London Calling, is considered one of the greatest albums of all time, and it cemented the band’s reputation as one of the most important British bands of the 1970s and 1980s. The Clash continued to experiment with different musical genres on their next two albums, Sandinista! (1980) and Combat Rock (1982), before disbanded in 1985. The group briefly reunited in 1986 for a live performance at Amnesty International’s A Conspiracy of Hope concert tour before officially breaking up again in 1991.
Despite never achieving commercial success in the United States, The Clash were an immensely popular and influential band during their active years. They are now widely considered to be one of the greatest punk rock bands of all time.
The Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band that formed in London in 1975. The group was composed of vocalist Johnny Rotten, guitarist Steve Jones, bassist Glen Matlock, and drummer Paul Cook.Manager Malcolm McLaren collaborated with the group to release their debut album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols. The album’s title track was released as a single and is considered one of the most influential punk rock songs of all time.
The Sex Pistols are credited with catalyzing the punk rock movement in England and helping to spread it across the world. They were also one of the first punk bands to achieve mainstream success. After their breakup in 1978, the members of the band went on to play in other successful bands, including Public Image Ltd., The Damned, and Siouxsie and the Banshees.
The New Wave of Pop Punk
While many things have changed since the early 2000s, pop punk music is still as popular as ever. If you’re looking for a blast from the past or just want to find some new music to enjoy, check out these ten pop punk tracks from 2020.
Green Day
Green Day is an American rock band formed in 1986 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt. For much of the band’s career, they have been a trio with drummer Tré Cool, who replaced John Kiffmeyer in 1990 prior to the recording of the band’s second studio album, Kerplunk (1991). Green Day was originally part of the punk scene at 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley, California.
The band has released 13 studio albums: 39/Smooth (1990), Kerplunk (1991), Dookie (1994), Insomniac (1995), Nimrod (1997), Warning (2000), American Idiot (2004), 21st Century Breakdown (2009), ¡Uno! (2012), ¡Dos! (2012), ¡Tré! (2012), Revolution Radio (2016) and Father of All Motherf**kers (2020). They are one of the world’s best-selling groups of all time, having sold more than 85 million records worldwide. The group has won five Grammy Awards: Best Alternative Album for Dookie, Best Rock Album for American Idiot, Record of the Year for “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”, Best Musical Show Album for American Idiot: The Original Broadway Cast Recording, and Best Rock Album for 21st Century Breakdown. In 2013, Billboard ranked Green Day as the 95th-biggest artist of all time. The band’s early releases were with the independent record label Lookout! Records. In 1994, their major label debut Dookie became a breakout success and eventually shipped over 10 million copies in the U.S.
Blink-182
Formed in 1992, Blink-182 is one of the most well-known and successful pop punk bands of all time. They achieved mainstream success with their 1999 album “Enema of the State”, which included the hits “All the Small Things” and “What’s My Age Again?”. They have continued to tour and release new music over the years, and their most recent album “California” was released in 2016.
Sum 41
Sum 41 is a pop punk band from Canada that formed in 1996. The band currently consists of lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Deryck Whibley, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dave Baksh, bassist/backing vocalist Jason McCaslin, and drummer Frank Zummo. The band has released seven studio albums, three live albums, and one greatest hits album. Sum 41’s seventh studio album Order in Decline was released on July 19th, 2019 through Hopeless Records. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, making it their third consecutive album to do so.
The Legacy of Pop Punk
Pop punk is a genre of rock music that mix punk rock with pop music. It started in the early 1990s with bands like Green Day and Blink-182. Pop punk became very popular in the 2000s with bands like Fall Out Boy and Paramore. Today, there are many popular pop punk bands, like Neck Deep and The Story So Far.
The Offspring
The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Garden Grove, California, formed in 1984. The band’s line-up includes lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, bassist Greg K., lead guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman and drummer Pete Parada. The Offspring went through several lineup changes over the years, with the only constant members being Holland and Greg K.
The Offspring rose to fame with their third studio album Smash (1994), which is the best-selling independent album of all time. They have released ten studio albums since then, five of which have reached number one on the Billboard 200. As of 2018, they are the ninth best-selling band of all time in the United States, with over 35 million record sales worldwide.
The Offspring has frequently been referred to as pop punk music, but they have also been described as punk rock, skate punk and alternative rock over the years. Their music is usually fast-paced with catchy hooks and melodies, and their lyrics often deal with themes such as teenage angst, love and relationships, social alienation and occasionally politics.
NOFX
NOFX is one of the most iconic pop punk bands of all time. They formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983 and have been going strong ever since. They’ve released 12 studio albums, with their most recent one,First Ditch Effort, coming out in 2016. They’re known for their sarcastic and often political lyrics, as well as their fast and catchy melodies.
Bad Religion
Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1979. The band is noted for their use of soaring vocal harmonies, intricate guitar work, and thoughtful lyrics that often explore the anxieties and frustrations of modern life. They have released seventeen studio albums, three live albums, and two compilations.
Bad Religion’s sound is characterized by a fast tempo and melodic guitars backed by a powerful vocal delivery. The band’s lyrics are often critical of organized religion, focusing on topics such as doubt, humanity, hypocrisy, and social injustice. They are also known for their impassioned advocacy for progressive causes such as LGBT rights, anti-racism, and anti-war activism.
The band has achieved commercial success with several of their albums charting on the Billboard 200; their highest-peaking album to date is 1994’s Stranger Than Fiction, which reached number 24. They have also been nominated for two Grammy Awards: Best Rock Instrumental Performance (for “21st Century (Digital Boy)”) and Best Hardcore Punk Album (for The Empire Strikes First).
Conclusion
It’s been a big year for pop punk. We’ve seen the return of some old favorites and the emergence of some new ones. Whether you’re a fan of the classics or you’re looking for something new, there’s something for everyone in this list.
So without further ado, here are the best pop punk music of 2020.
-The Story So Far – Proper Dose
-Sum 41 – Order in Decline
-Green Day – Father of All…
-Bowling for Soup – Greatest Hits Vol. 1: The Definitive Collection
-Goosebumps – No Mythologies to Follow
