Hardcore Punk in the Age of Reagan: The Lyrical Lashing of an American Presidency, Robert Fitzgerald (2025)

Key Points

• The review examines how hardcore punk music critiques and reflects on the political climate of the Reagan administration.
• Literary analysis of lyrics from key hardcore punk songs
• Contextual exploration of the 1980s political landscape
• Examination of cultural influences on music
• Identified themes of rebellion and discontent in lyrics
• Demonstrated the influence of political events on punk music
• Highlighted the connection between punk and social movements during the era