A fan anthem for a Western music band

Slave To The GrindSkid Row

Skid Row – Slave To The Grind OFFICIAL VIDEO

It’s a fast-paced number by the aggressive, wild Skid Row.

Backed by speedy, thrilling guitar riffs, Sebastian Bach’s gritty, powerful vocals ring out, resulting in a very heavy track.

Sparks FlyTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Sparks Fly

This is a song by the modern diva Taylor Swift, who has been delivering a string of massive hits as a singer-songwriter, featuring a dry sound infused with country influences.

Taylor’s expansive, remarkably steady vocals are truly wonderful.

Move AlongThe All-American Rejects

The All-American Rejects – Move Along

Many of us have probably felt, at some point, as if we’re the only ones being left behind while everyone else keeps moving forward.

In times like that, this song reminds us of the importance of not overexerting ourselves, keeping our own pace, and still continuing to move ahead without stopping.

Hazy Shade Of WinterThe Bangles

The Bangles – Hazy Shade Of Winter (Official Audio)

Released in 1990, this song is included on The Bangles’ fifth album, Greatest Hits.

Its lyrics convey that opportunities in life don’t simply come to you—you have to seize them yourself—and it serves as an encouraging anthem that suggests how you spend your passing time is up to you.

In fact, the original song was released in 1968 by Simon & Garfunkel, and The Bangles later covered it.

Lights and soundsYellowcard

Yellowcard ~ Lights and Sounds

Released in January 2006, this song is included on Yellowcard’s fifth album, Lights and Sounds.

The lyrics are about chasing your dreams, and it’s an empowering anthem that says even if people around you make fun of you, as long as you have a clear vision of who you want to be, your dreams are sure to come true.

Carry OnAngra

Angra – Carry On (Official)

This is a classic song with strong classical elements from the talented Brazilian band Angra’s debut album.

André Matos’s soaring high-register vocals are wonderfully expressive, and Kiko Loureiro’s fast, melodious guitar work is outstanding.

Be yourselfAudioslave

Audioslave – Be Yourself (Album Version)

Have you ever found yourself going along with someone more than necessary so they won’t dislike you when you start to like them, or doing the same things as everyone else because you can’t say what you really want to in society? The chorus’s repeated message—“Living true to yourself is everything”—is perfect for people like that.