[2025] A roundup of Western songs with titles starting with B

Bouncin’ With BudBud Powell

Bouncin’ With Bud (Remastered 1998/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)

Jazz pianist Bud Powell is known as a bebop master, often hailed as the “Charlie Parker of the piano.” His signature work, The Amazing Bud Powell Vol.

1, is an immortal masterpiece that shines in the history of modern jazz.

A highlight of the album is that it features both a quintet with an all-star lineup and a trio setting that showcases his true essence.

His trademark lightning-fast lines and complex harmonies are utterly overwhelming.

You’ll be captivated by the passionate piano tone that storms across the keys.

A must-listen for anyone who wants to touch the very core of modern jazz!

Better Git It in Your SoulCharles Mingus

Better Git It in Your Soul

Charles Mingus, renowned as a bassist and composer, created Mingus Ah Um—an album universally celebrated as a modern jazz masterpiece.

It opens with a passionate performance infused with gospel fervor, then flows into a wistful melody dedicated to legendary players, instantly drawing listeners into its world.

In addition to being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the album is notable for including politically satirical pieces.

Its appeal lies not only in jazz’s raw energy but also in its profound storytelling.

Highly recommended if you’re looking to feel energized by a powerful sound!

Back At The Chicken ShackJimmy Smith

Back At The Chicken Shack

Back at the Chicken Shack, highly regarded as a soul-jazz masterpiece by organist Jimmy Smith, is one of his signature works that elevated the Hammond organ to a leading role in jazz.

Released in 1963, the album is marked by a strong bluesy feeling and warm, groovy performances.

It’s suffused with a relaxed vibe, as if you’re listening in on a laid-back jam session in a ‘chicken shack.

’ The easy, engaging interplay among musicians—several of whom would later become NEA Jazz Masters—will have you unconsciously swaying along.

It’s the perfect record for times when you want to enjoy music without overthinking or when you want to lift your spirits.

Blood for BloodMachine Head

Blood for Blood

“Blood for Blood,” a track from American heavy metal band Machine Head’s debut album Burn My Eyes, released in 1994.

From the band’s inception, this song has embodied their fusion of thrash metal’s aggression with groove metal’s heaviness.

It’s a piece that makes you want to experience its raw, raging energy firsthand.

Robb Flynn’s screams, the rhythm section charging forward like a heavy tank, and the razor-sharp, chugging guitar riffs combine to devastating effect.

It’s not just sheer intensity, though—you’ll also want to pay attention to the tight musicianship that runs through the entire track.

Do so, and you’ll fully grasp the magnitude of the impact they had on the scene.

BleedMeshuggah

MESHUGGAH – Bleed (Official Music Video)

A virtuosic piece by Sweden’s Meshuggah that could honestly be called an “extreme sport for listening.” Featured on their 2008 album obZen, its selection for Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs underscores just how innovative it is.

The polyrhythms—like guitar and drums traveling through separate dimensions—are simply breathtaking.

There’s even an anecdote that the drummer learned an entirely new technique just for this track, which speaks to its inhuman level of difficulty.

The sterile, crushing riffs interlock with machine-precise drums to create a groove that’s guaranteed to become addictive once you experience it.

Why not surrender yourself to this one-of-a-kind deluge of rhythm?

Blackwater ParkOpeth

Opeth – Blackwater Park (Audio)

Blackwater Park, the landmark album that defines the career of Sweden’s proud export Opeth.

Known as a work that has etched its name into metal history, it blends the ferocity of death metal with the calm of acoustic passages in a unique musical identity.

This album is perfect for learning musical dynamism by retracing its complex yet beautiful song developments.

The deeply lyrical sound, brought to life by bringing in Steven Wilson as producer, is also one of the reasons it captivates so many fans.

Savor the shifting soundscapes as if listening to a grand narrative.

Bottom FeederParkway Drive

Parkway Drive – “Bottom Feeder”

Australia’s titans, Parkway Drive, unleash an earth-shaking heavy hitter! Taken from the album Ire, which boldly shattered the conventions of traditional metalcore, this track also marked a pivotal shift in the band’s direction.

The ground-crawling, massive guitar riffs and pounding drums forge a groove that’s nothing short of overwhelming.

And it’s got a catchy edge that sparks massive sing-alongs live—you can’t help but throw your fist in the air! Get a taste of what makes them worthy headliners for Loud Park 2025 with this song.