Classic youth punk songs from Western music. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
Are you living your youth?
This is a playlist of classic “youth punk” tracks—powerful yet bittersweet punk, melodic hardcore, ska-core, and more—that’ll make you feel like you can go back to those mischievous days anytime, no matter your age, and give you a little boost of energy.
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Classic youth punk songs in Western music. World-famous and popular songs (21–30)
Misery BusinessParamore
A track released as a single in 2007 by the American rock band Paramore.
It was inspired by vocalist Hayley Williams’s experiences in high school.
The music video was filmed at Reseda High School in California.
Face DownThe Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
A track released as a single in 2006 by the American rock band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.
It became a hit in countries like New Zealand and Canada, and reached No.
3 on the U.S.
charts.
An acoustic version has been released on iTunes.
Classic youth punk songs from Western music. World-famous classics and popular songs (31–40)
The Kill (Bury Me)Thirty Seconds To Mars
A track characterized by a 3/4 waltz-like tempo.
It was released in 2006 by Thirty Seconds to Mars.
The music video, inspired by the film The Shining, was directed by frontman Jared Leto under the name Bartholomew Cubbins and won awards including at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.
Only OneYellowcard
A track that sings about breaking up with a girlfriend.
It was released in 2005 by the American pop-punk band Yellowcard.
The track is featured in the music video game Rock Band 3.
Seventy Times 7Brand New
Brand New is a rock band formed in New York in 2000.
Their sound is characterized by elements of alternative rock, post-hardcore, and pop punk.
This track is included on the album “Your Favorite Weapon,” released in 2001.
About A GirlThe Academy Is…
A track released as a single in 2008 by the American rock band The Academy Is….
The music video was inspired by the 1982 comedy film Fast Times at Ridgemont High and was filmed at the same high school as the movie.
Can’t Be SavedSenses Fail
Senses Fail is a post-hardcore band formed in New Jersey in 2002.
Incorporating elements of emo and screamo, their sound is influenced by artists like Jimmy Eat World and Deftones.
This track was released as a digital download in 2006.