Justin Brannan rocks out to this playlist

Don’t try to put Justin Brannan in a box – not even his taste in music. Before he joined the New York City Council, Brannan was touring internationally with two hardcore punk rock bands, so City & State asked him for a playlist. Come for the expert picks on punk rock from one of the genre’s own, stay for the somewhat surprising inclusion of dad rock staple Steely Dan.

1.    Bad Religion – “Generator”

2.    The Rapture – “Sister Saviour”

3.    Exodus – “Impact is Imminent”

4.    The Cure – “In Between Days”

5.    AZ – “Rather Unique”

6.    The Shangri-Las – “Remember (Walking in the Sand)”

7.    Steely Dan – “My Old School”

8.    Zola Jesus – “Dangerous Days”

9.    MO3 – “Everybody”

10.  Ministry – “Jesus Built My Hotrod”

11.  Mahalia Jackson – “I’m Gonna Live The Life I Sing About In My Song”

12.  Teenage Fanclub – “The Concept”

13.  Siouxsie and The Banshees – “Shadowtime”