[2025] A Compilation of Western Songs Whose Titles Start with A

And A Big LoadHot Mulligan

Hot Mulligan – And A Big Load (Official Music Video)

Formed in Michigan in 2014, Hot Mulligan have been drawing attention with their emotional sound and sense of humor.

They released a fantastic lead single in June 2025.

This track will be included on their fourth album, “The Sound a Body Makes When It’s Still,” slated for release in August of the same year, and it’s a standout that beautifully fuses the band’s signature energetic performance with a heart‑piercing melody.

The song delves deeply into themes like the anguish brought on by one’s own actions and self-destructive impulses, and its straightforward emotional expression is sure to resonate with many listeners.

It’s an ideal pick for fans of emo and pop-punk who are seeking introspective music that truly hits home.

Asleep In The DeepMastodon

Mastodon – Asleep In The Deep [Official Music Video]

An ethereal song depicting a nocturnal world wrapped in the stillness of the deep sea was created by the American progressive metal band Mastodon.

Formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1999, they have drawn attention for their distinctive sound that fuses heavy metal with progressive rock.

The track appears on their June 2014 album Once More ‘Round the Sun, a successful release that peaked at No.

6 on the Billboard 200, and it was issued as a single in October 2015.

Its music video—featuring the adventures of a cat sneaking out of the house at night—also garnered buzz and was nominated for Best Metal Video at the 2015 Loudwire Music Awards.

Arrietty’s SongCecile Corbel

Arrietty’s Song / Cecile Corbel

This is the theme song written by singer-songwriter Cécile Corbel from Brittany, France, for Studio Ghibli’s film The Secret World of Arrietty.

Released in 2010, it’s a memorable track that weaves a fantastical atmosphere through Celtic musical traditions and the sound of the harp.

It captures the film’s theme of “the great power of small beings” in a delicate and beautiful melody and is loved in both its Japanese and English versions.

As the first Ghibli work to feature a foreign artist overseeing the entire musical production, it’s a groundbreaking piece—highly recommended for fans of fantasy works and those interested in Celtic music.

A Sky Full of StarsColdplay

Coldplay – A Sky Full Of Stars (Official Video)

Like countless stars scattered across the night sky, this song portrays a loved one on a grand scale.

Crafted by the British rock band Coldplay in collaboration with Avicii, it is a gem of a piece.

Comparing the presence of a beloved person to a starry sky, the song celebrates the joy of being enveloped in their light and sings of devoted love, beautifully depicting the importance of unconditional love and acceptance.

Released as a single from the album Ghost Stories in May 2014, it drew attention as Coldplay’s first innovative track to incorporate EDM elements.

It’s recommended for romantic summer nights spent with a partner, or for those who want to rediscover their gratitude for someone special.

AliveDonavon Frankenreiter

Donavon Frankenreiter – Alive (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Donovan Frankenreiter, a native of Downey, California, is also known as a professional surfer.

Released in June 2024, this track features his signature warm sound, beautifully blending elements of surf rock and folk.

The lyrics, which celebrate gratitude and joy in life, reflect a natural, unforced outlook shaped by his years spent with the waves, gently moving the listener.

Also included on the album “Get Outta Your Mind,” this song is perfect for relaxing by the ocean or for moments when you want to break free from the rush of everyday life.

A Little More SummertimeJason Aldean

Jason Aldean – A Little More Summertime (Official Video)

This is a gem of a ballad by Jason Aldean, a heavyweight of the country scene from Georgia, that sings of the bittersweet end of summer.

Released in July 2016 as the second single from the album “They Don’t Know,” the song delicately portrays a love lost with the close of summer, with lyrics that resonate by overlaying the end of a romance with the changing seasons.

Marking a shift from his usual country-rock sound, the track showcases a more melodic and emotional approach that reveals a new side of Aldean, and it became a major hit, reaching No.

1 on the Billboard country chart.

It’s a perfect classic for those slow moments by the seaside at summer dusk.

A Pirate Looks at FortyJimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffett – A Pirate Looks At Forty (Audio)

This is a signature ballad by Jimmy Buffett, a pioneer of tropical rock, that intertwines the feelings of standing at a crossroads in life with seaside scenery.

Included on the 1974 album A1A, the song was inspired by the true story of a former drug smuggler Buffett met in Key West, Florida, and it’s portrayed as the tale of a man turning 40 and reflecting on his life.

Its reggae-tinged rhythm and slide guitar, infused with elements of Caribbean music, create a sound that is wistfully beautiful while vividly expressing the loneliness of being left behind by the times.

The song was also featured on the soundtrack of the film The Beach Bum, in which Buffett himself appeared, further deepening the song’s world.

It’s a classic that’s perfect for moments when you’re at a turning point in life or when you want to quietly look back on the past by the sea.