There's no other time quite like the 1980s, which is arguably the best era for music. In the '80s the music world exploded with glam rock and new wave, paired with big hair, guyliner and lots of denim. These cover songs below will take you back to the '80s, but with more of a pop-punk feel to them.
Punk Goes the 80s is an album that was released in 2005 that featured tons of '80s covers. You can find some of the songs from that album in the list below. Take a listen to these covers of '80s songs by bands such as Green Day, Blink 182 and more, which have a whole new sound to them. (Listen and watch the full play list at Louwire)
Blink 182, "Dancing With Myself"
Originally by Billy Idol (1982)
Blink 182 released their cover of Billy Idol's "Dancing With Myself" in 2000, which was a part of the soundtrack of the surf movie Loose Change. Some describe this punk cover of the song as 'so bad it's good.'
The Used, "Burning Down the House"
Originally by Talking Heads (1982)
Relient K, "Manic Monday"
Originally by The Bangles (1986)
Amber Pacific, "Video Killed the Radio Star"
Originally by The Buggles (1980)
Originally by Nena (1983)
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