Top 15 Modern Post-Punk / Post-Punk Revival Albums (after 1999)

Modern post-punk is one of my favorite genres. Combining elements of early punk music and gothic sensibilities, many consider that the genre peaked in the mid to late-80s. For my part, I have thoroughly enjoyed many bands that revived the sound in the 2000s and onward. Hallmarks include angular / sharp guitars, punchy drums and dramatic (and often quite distinctive) vocals and lyrics. There are also various offshoots of the genre that I'll consider, such as dance-punk.

Below are my 15 favorite post-punk albums from the year 2000 and after. Hope you find something you like!

15. Soko - My Dreams Dictate My Reality || Released 2015 || Post-Punk, New Wave || France

14. Death From Above 1979 - You're a Woman, I'm a Machine || Released 2004 || Dance-Punk, Post-Hardcore || Canada

13. A Place to Bury Strangers - Exploding Head || Released 2009 || Post-Punk, Shoegaze, Noise Rock || USA

12. volcano! - Paperwork || Released 2008 || Post-Punk, Art Rock, Indie Rock || USA

11. Nudozurdo - Sintética || Released 2008 || Post-Punk Revival, Dream Pop || Spain

10. The National - Boxer || Released 2007 || Indie Rock, Post-Punk Revival || USA

9. Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix || Released 2009 || Post-Punk Revival, Indie Pop || France

8. LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening || Released 2010 || Dance-Punk || USA

7. Chelsea Wolfe - Ἀποκάλυψις || Released 2011 || Darkwave, Gothic Rock || USA

6. Black Country, New Road - For the First Time || Released 2021 || Post-Punk, Experimental Rock || UK

5. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Is Is || Released 2007 || Post-Punk Revival, Indie Rock || USA

4. Algiers - Algiers || Released 2015 || Post-Punk, Post-Industrial, Gospel || USA

3. Just Mustard - Heart Under || Released 2022 || Post-Punk, Noise Rock || Ireland

2. Interpol - Turn On the Bright Lights || Released 2002 || Post-Punk Revival, Indie Rock || USA

1. Have a Nice Life - Deathconsciousness || Released 2008 || Post-Punk, Post-Industrial, Shoegaze || USA

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