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10 great Cock Sparrer covers by Rancid, Dropkick Murphys, Bouncing Souls, Ted Leo & more

Cock Sparrer’s 1982 UK punk classic Shock Troops (which you can now get on limited splatter vinyl) is one of the most influential punk albums ever. Here are 10 great covers of songs from that album that show off its influence…

30 punk songs with great acoustic versions

The acoustic punk song is a time-honored tradition that has seen a rise — due to necessity — during this year of isolation. This edition of In Defense of the Genre looks at 30 songs from throughout punk history with great acoustic versions.