Cool Western music bands. Recommended overseas bands that will get you pumped just by listening.
There are foreign bands with irresistibly captivating sounds you can hardly hear in Japan! From powerful, energetic vocals and satisfyingly heavy sound production to dynamic stage performances—there’s no way to sum it all up in a single phrase.
This time, based on reliable feedback from music fans submitted to our site, we researched popular Western bands.
Among them, we carefully selected especially well-regarded rock bands—both classic and contemporary—along with their staple songs.
If that’s your thing, be sure to check it out!
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Cool Western music bands: Recommended overseas bands that will boost your mood just by listening (1–10)
Love Will Tear Us ApartJoy Division
The legendary post-punk band Joy Division, born in Manchester, England, revolutionized the music scene with a sound that is dark yet deeply compelling.
Since their formation in 1976, they crafted a distinctive sonic world that fused heavy basslines, razor-sharp guitar riffs, and drum beats of mechanical precision.
From their 1979 album Unknown Pleasures to Closer, their works have continued to receive high praise from music critics.
Sadly, in May 1980, their brief career came to an end with the death of vocalist Ian Curtis, but their innovative sound continues to inspire countless artists to this day.
They are a highly recommended band for those captivated by weighty, experimental sounds and for anyone seeking to explore new possibilities in music.
November RainGuns N’ Roses
Guns N’ Roses is a band that continues to enjoy tremendous popularity in Japan.
They were wildly popular in the late 1980s, and their albums have sold 100 million copies worldwide, making them a band that achieved great commercial success.
Highly recommended for those who like raspy-voiced rock.
Immigrant SongLed Zeppelin
This is probably the song you hear most frequently on Japanese television and elsewhere.
Known in Japanese as “The Immigrant Song,” it was released in 1970 by the British band often called the pioneers of hard rock and the originators of heavy metal.
In the UK, they split popularity with Deep Purple, yet became legends who rewrote history with a diverse musicality that crossed over beyond hard rock.
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, in particular, garnered a huge following in Japan.
Cool Western music bands. Recommended overseas bands that will boost your mood just by listening (11–20)
Last NiteThe Strokes
They were the ones who revived the feeling that ’60s rock bands had.
There had been periodic garage rock booms, and each time rock ’n’ roll was reborn.
And above all, they were the turning point of the 2000s.
This track was released in 2001.
It reached No.
5 on the U.
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charts and was certified Silver in the U.
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The music video was directed by Roman Coppola, the son of Francis Ford Coppola.
Comfortably NumbPink Floyd
The innovative rock band Pink Floyd, a source of pride for the United Kingdom, was formed in London in 1965.
As pioneers of progressive rock and psychedelic rock, they have captivated music fans around the world with experimental sounds and monumental live performances.
Since their 1967 debut, they have produced one masterpiece after another with extended song structures and groundbreaking recording techniques, and their 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon became a global hit.
They won a Grammy Award in 1981 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
Their otherworldly melodies, deeply contemplative lyrics, and overwhelming soundscapes are perfect for listeners seeking a stirring musical experience.
Mr. BrightsideThe Killers
The Killers, who have taken the American music scene by storm, are a rock band based in the dazzling city of Las Vegas.
Since their formation in 2001, they have continued to captivate listeners around the world with a unique sound that brilliantly fuses British rock and American rock.
Starting with their 2004 debut album Hot Fuss, they produced a string of hit songs and have since released numerous acclaimed records, including Sam’s Town and Day & Age.
The band has sold over 28 million records and headlined some of the world’s most prestigious stages, such as Madison Square Garden and Wembley Stadium.
Strongly influenced by 1980s new wave and post-punk, their music elevates those styles with a contemporary twist, characterized by exhilarating melodies and a dynamic sound.
They are a highly recommended band for anyone seeking powerful performances and emotionally stirring, message-driven songs.
Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles
The Eagles are a legendary country rock band that revolutionized the American music scene.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1971, they captivated the world with a unique sound that fused country, folk, pop, and more.
From the outset they produced numerous hits, winning a Grammy in 1975 for One of These Nights.
Their 1976 album Hotel California sold over 32 million copies worldwide and became their signature work.
Despite lineup changes and a breakup, they reunited in 1994.
With six Grammy wins and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they have left a brilliant legacy.
Their powerful, beautifully harmonized vocals and polished musicianship are recommended not only for rock fans but for anyone seeking comfortable, satisfying music.