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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Break StuffLimp Bizkit
A track released in 2000 by the American rock band Limp Bizkit.
The music video features appearances by Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Dr.
Dre.
It was sampled in Neophyte and Evil Activities’ 2004 track “One of These Days.”
St. AngerMetallica
Released in 2003, the title track of St.
Anger showcased Metallica’s undiminished power with its blistering guitar riffs and ferocious band ensemble.
True to its title, it’s seething with anger.
More than being about heavy metal per se, the emotion of anger—rendered in a sound that can only be described as quintessentially Metallica—feels potent enough to smash petty criticism and nitpicking to pieces.
Songs of anger. Western angry songs. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (31–40)
Fucking HostilePantera
A track by the American heavy metal band Pantera.
It is included on the 1992 album Vulgar Display of Power.
It was sampled in Lenny Dee (DJ)’s 1993 track Fuckin Hostile.
We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, which won Record of the Year at the 2013 Grammy Awards.
In Japan, it’s also well loved as the theme song for the popular show Terrace House.
It’s a work by Taylor Swift that expresses anger toward an ex-boyfriend.
That said, it doesn’t just convey anger—it also sings of sadness, which I think is one reason so many people resonated with it.
It’s also fun to compare the nuances between the original lyrics and the Japanese cover version.
Break The RulesCharli XCX
An angry anthem embodying defiance and a longing for freedom was released in August 2014 by British singer-songwriter Charli XCX.
Brimming with resistance to authoritarian school systems and a youthful sense of liberation, the track stands out for its innovative fusion of electropop and punk rock.
Selected from the album Sucker, it climbed high on charts around the world and earned gold certification in Australia and Canada.
Embraced as a song symbolizing youthful rebellious spirit, it also drew attention for its music video set in school life and party scenes.
A rebellious, energetic track that everyone feeling stressed in the classroom or workplace should hear.
The EndThe Doors
It’s a roughly 12-minute track that closes The Doors’ self-titled debut album, released in January 1967 by the American rock band The Doors.
It feels as if vocalist Jim Morrison’s inner world has been transmuted directly into sound, portraying an impulse toward ruin within a psychedelic soundscape.
The world it evokes touches taboos lurking in the human subconscious and feels so dangerous that it seems to slowly erode the listener’s sense of ethics.
The piece was used at the beginning of the 1979 film Apocalypse Now, resonating strikingly with the madness of war.
From its calm opening, the song gradually builds toward frenzy, confronting us with the depths of the darkness hidden within the human psyche.
The AnthemGood Charlotte
A song by the American punk band Good Charlotte.
Set to an upbeat, fast-paced melody, it sharply criticizes people who simply go with the flow of society—a quintessential punk number.
It’s a refreshing track that’s perfect for those moments when you feel frustrated by the monotony of everyday life.