"Puts you in a bright mood" Refresh! Cheerful Western music
When you’re feeling a bit foggy, when you just can’t seem to get in the mood… Everyone has moments like that, right? If you’re about to read this article, I’m guessing you’re a fan of Western music.
This time, I’ve put together a selection with the theme of “bright songs” to listen to when you want to refresh your mood.
What does a bright song mean to you? A breezy melody? Positive lyrics? A powerful beat? Everyone probably has their own take.
In this article, I’ve selected lots of songs—both old and new, from big hits to timeless classics—that are generally recognized as having a positive vibe.
Dig in and find a favorite track!
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"It puts you in a bright mood" Refresh! Cheerful Western Music (101–110)
Anything GoesGuns N’ Roses
Included on the 1987 major-label debut album, Appetite for Destruction.
You can fully appreciate original drummer Steven Adler’s exquisite swing.
Slash’s solo, making full use of a talk box, is also outstanding.
After leaving the band in the mid-’90s, he returned in 2016 for the first time in 23 years, together with Duff.
Good Things Fall ApartILLENIUM, Jon Bellion
It’s a collaborative song by American music producer ILLENIUM and rapper Jon Bellion.
It was released digitally in 2019.
The build-up toward the chorus is exhilarating.
The lyrics express an almost scary level of feelings for someone you love, yet with a sense of sadness.
It’s easy to listen to, while also feeling grand and expansive.
Rockin’ Back Inside My HeartJulee Cruise
A track from the debut album “Floating Into The Night” by the songstress from the mystery drama “Twin Peaks,” which became a social phenomenon.
Her melting, laid-back, and mysterious vocals captivated many viewers at the time.
In the scene where this song plays in the show, she actually appears in person.
Broken HeartedKarmin
Karmin is an American pop duo, and this song is a catchy, upbeat track that makes you want to hit the dance floor.
It humorously portrays a woman pleading with her boyfriend not to break her heart and make her sad tonight.
Elephant TalkKing Crimson
Included on the 1981 album Discipline, which marked the reboot of King Crimson led by Robert Fripp after his silence following the band’s breakup declaration in the ’70s.
It showcases the trickiness of Adrian Belew, who joined as guitarist and vocalist.
Belew is also known in Japan for TV commercials where he used his guitar to mimic animal sounds.
"This will lift your spirits" Refresh! Cheerful Western Music (111–120)
Sound Of DrumsKula Shaker
Included on their second album, Peasants, Pigs and Astronauts, released in 1999 after a difficult production, following their meteoric rise to stardom with their 1995 debut.
The psychedelic direction remains intact, resulting in a heavy, richly layered sound.
However, due to remarks made by frontman Crispian that led to a decline in their popularity, sales dropped significantly compared to the previous release.
BreakthroughLemonade Mouth
This song by the fictional band of the same name from the musical film Lemonade Mouth is a fast-paced pop rock track that lifts your spirits even when you’re feeling down.
Its positive lyrics sing that even when the future looks bleak and times are tough, the day of a breakthrough—a great leap forward—will come, giving you the encouragement you need.