20 Greatest Punk Albums Ever Made

19. IDLES - Joy As An Act Of Resistance.

A phrase that you will hear quite frequently when talking about punk is 'Punk's Not Dead'. This isn't just a cheap catchphrase that can be thrown on pin badges and t-shirts; it actually means something.

As the newest band to appear on this list, IDLES are not only a slight wildcard compared to the regular punk classics but are also a living embodiment that punk truly is not dead. The band's breakthrough record, 'Joy As An Act of Resistance' from 2017 was a landmark release for modern punk rock. It catapulted them to what seemed like unimaginable levels of fame for a modern day punk act.

Key songs from this record include the single 'Never Fight a Man With a Perm' as well as other great tunes like 'Colossus' and 'I'm Scum', which represent a new era of British punk rock.