Songs of anger. Western music anger songs. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
Since music is also an expression of the pure emotions of the artists who create it, there are naturally countless masterpieces that convey “anger,” one of the four basic emotions.
Whether it’s anger directed inward, dissatisfaction with society, or criticism of an unjust reality, the forms of anger are diverse.
In this article, we introduce classic Western songs themed around anger, spanning eras and genres.
From heavy tracks whose very sound conveys rage, to quieter songs that nonetheless make a firm statement of protest, please enjoy our reviews that delve into the lyrical content.
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Songs of anger. Western anger songs. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (71–80)
You Know How I DoTaking Back Sunday
A track by the rock band Taking Back Sunday, formed in New York.
It’s included on the 2002 album “Tell All Your Friends.” The album reached No.
8 on the U.
S.
charts and was certified Gold.
Hit Me With Your Best ShotPat Benatar
A track released in 1980 by Pat Benatar.
It reached No.
7 on the U.
S.
charts.
It was used in the 2012 film Rock of Ages and the TV series Glee, and was sampled in DJ Earworm’s 2012 track Bulletproof Titanium.
Fuck AuthorityPennywise
Pennywise is a punk rock band formed in California in 1988.
This track was released as a single in 2001, reaching No.
38 on the U.
S.
charts.
The music video was directed by Glen Bennett.
DualitySlipknot
The song that became a big hit for its cryptic lyrics and unique worldview is “Duality.” It’s a work by the heavy metal band Slipknot.
Set to an intense, metal-typical sound, it voices anger toward oneself and the world.
The title “Duality” means two-sidedness, so it can also be taken as anger directed at the very dual nature of human personality.
While the lyrics are a major draw, I’d first like you to turn off the overthinking, ride the melody, and use it to blow off some steam.