Recommended Western music for men in their 30s: world classics and popular songs
I researched popular Western music for men in their 30s.
From slightly older classics to recent hits!
We gathered songs from a wide range of eras!
They’re great for casual listening or as background music for a drive—use them in all kinds of situations.
Recommended Western music for men in their 30s: World classics and popular songs (1–10)
WonderwallOasis
It’s a masterpiece released by Oasis in 1995, and at concerts it’s become standard for the crowd to sing along.
With its simple, wistful melody and powerful vocals, this song is a quintessential 90s track loved even by people who aren’t Oasis fans.
Take a Look AroundLimp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit, active in the nu metal genre—a fusion of hip-hop and heavy metal—created this track as the theme song for the film Mission: Impossible 2.
While retaining the original Mission: Impossible theme, they kept the hip-hop and heavy metal elements intact, shaping it into a more modern and cool song.
It’s a track that hits with tremendous impact, striking sharply and deeply.
Payphone（feat.Wiz Khalifa）Maroon 5
What an uplifting song! Maroon 5’s signature high notes are everywhere! The way it rides on electronic sounds and a marching rhythm is addictive.
It’s pure bliss.
It stormed the charts worldwide, landing in the top 10 across many countries.
Highly recommended.
Shape of YouEd Sheeran
It was released as a single from the album “÷” on March 3, 2017.
It reached number one on charts around the world—a massive blockbuster hit.
Blending hip-hop, pop rock, and folk elements, it created a one-of-a-kind, irresistibly charming sound.
The repeated phrases are addictive to listen to, too.
Wake Me UpAvicii
A single by Avicii released in 2013 that became a worldwide hit.
It’s a fresh fusion of country music and electronica—a catchy, addictive, and captivating sound.
It’s truly heartbreaking that he passed away so suddenly in 2018.
LovelyMakua Rothman
Makua Rothman, from Oahu, Hawaii, started surfing at the astonishing age of two.
He has ridden some of the world’s largest big waves in competitions and even taken home victories.
His music carries a refreshing, ocean-breeze vibe—perfect for summer.
Let this track, which features reggae sounds built around the ukulele, wash over you and bring you some healing.
In The EndLinkin Park
For those right in the middle of that generation, this is probably a song that brings back memories.
It’s a track released in 2000 by the punk rock band Linkin Park, and compared to their other songs, it has a somewhat calmer feel.
Although their vocalist Chester sadly passed away in 2017, all of their songs are deserving of being called masterpieces, so be sure to give them a listen.