Cool, popular Western hit songs that are highly regarded
A roundup of seriously cool Western music!
Quick question: have you ever had this experience?
“Oh nice, there’s an article that compiles cool Western songs.”Click.
“Let’s see… hmm, hmm…”“Huh?”“Cool songs? Isn’t this just a list of famous tracks?”
I feel like a lot of people have been there…
So this time!Without being bound by country, genre, or popularity, I’ve picked out truly cool Western tracks.
If you only want to listen to genuinely stylish and cool songs, definitely check this out!
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Cool and acclaimed Western music masterpieces and popular songs in the streets (151–160)
I Just Wanna LiveGood Charlotte
It’s a feel-good dance rock number by the punk rock band Good Charlotte, incorporating dance rhythms.
In the music video, the members wear costumes and such, which makes it kind of cute and quite an amusing production—highly recommended.
Just the Two of UsGrover Washington Jr.
“Just the Two of Us” delivers a high-quality, cool sound that perfectly enhances the mood when you play it while gazing into each other’s eyes and talking romantically with your partner against a backdrop of a starry night sky over city skyscrapers.
It’s Grover Washington Jr.
’s biggest hit, included on his 1980 album Winelight.
NightmareHalsey
This is a song by the American singer-songwriter Halsey, who has been gaining popularity especially among younger generations.
It was released in May 2019.
Her popularity is solid here in Japan as well, with “Without Me” being a long-running hit.
The energetic vocals and sound feel soul-stirring.
The lyrics, which convey the strength and resilience of women, are particularly striking.
Boom ChildHiatus Kaiyote
When asked which neo-soul band was most active in the 2010s, many would probably name Hiatus Kaiyote.
They’re a band whose music is striking for combining stylishness with cool melodies that evoke neo-soul pioneer D’Angelo.
Their track “Boom Child” is a classic released in 2012.
This time, I’ve chosen the live version recorded for Fuse TV’s “Live Alive.”
Crawling In The DarkHoobastank
It’s one of the signature songs by the heavy rock band Hoobastank.
It features complex, striking guitar work, with a throbbing low-end in the background that gives it a wild, cool vibe.
Just like the imagery in the music video, it’s the kind of track that makes you want to start moshing.
Down to the HonkytonkJake Owen
A song released in 2018 by Jake Owen, a country music singer-songwriter.
Its sound is full of old-school country elements, so just a quick listen makes you feel nostalgic, doesn’t it? A “honky-tonk” is a bar where country music is played, making this a song that’s country through and through.
Cool and renowned Western music masterpieces and popular songs in the streets (161–170)
CMYKJames Blake
This is a popular track from the British musician James Blake’s 2010 album.
The song, which samples vocals, quickly ignited his popularity.
In James Blake’s live shows, he does improvised sampling, and it’s really cool—so if you get the chance, definitely try to catch him live.