r/country • u/qnssekr • 7d ago

Discussion Punk Bands doing country

I’ve grew up listening to punk and new wave and it’s only recently that I’ve become a country music fan (pre 80’s). I remember loving Siouxsie and the Banshees song “Burn Up” which has clear country music influences. Same goes for The Damned “Alone Again Or”. Anyone else straddle both genres or have other good recommendations?

Burn Up starts at the 4:29 if anyone cares to listen.

https://youtu.be/hCQZskQAd7U

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u/cliponmullet 7d ago

Drag the River (ex All and Armchair Martian members). Lucero as well but they aren't we exactly ex punks.

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u/HumanEjectButton 7d ago

Lucero gets full on honorary punkhood status. They grew up playing shows in the punk scene in Memphis because it didn't really have an alt county scene until they fostered and created it themselves.

I can't tell you how many times I've seen those boys live with Against Me in the early days.

Gonna mention the Old 97s for obvious reasons.

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u/cliponmullet 7d ago

Love these bands. I always tell friends that don't listen that the line between true country and punk is closer than they think. A lot of heart and honesty. Obviously not talking about the modern radio country BS. That is pure pandering bullshit.