Cool, popular Western hit songs that are highly regarded

Little TalksOf Monsters and Men

Of Monsters and Men – Little Talks

A popular song by the Icelandic indie ska band Of Monsters and Men.

It’s nostalgic and story-driven, with truly captivating call-and-response vocals between male and female singers and a very cool sound.

Understanding the lyrics makes it hit even harder.

Get the Party StartedP!nk

P!nk – Get the Party Started (from Live from Wembley Arena, London, England) ft. Redman

“Get the Party Started” is a song whose irresistibly catchy up-tempo beat and P!nk’s friendly, husky voice lift your mood to a high.

Her dream since childhood was to become a singer, but her mother didn’t understand; when she dropped out of high school, she was immediately kicked out of the house.

While working as a club singer, her undeniable talent blossomed.

Spin the Black CirclePearl Jam

Spin the Black Circle…(Pearl Jam Music Video)

There are bands that are huge in America but just don’t catch on in Japan.

One prime example is Pearl Jam’s “Spin the Black Circle.” When talking about cool rock, you can’t avoid ’90s rock, which is why I chose this song.

If you listen to it and think, “This is awesome!!”, be sure to check out Pearl Jam’s other tracks too!

Killing Me Soflty With This SongPitingo

PITINGO: Killing me soflty with this song

Flamenco singer Pitingo has a beautiful voice with a wide range and powerful projection.

He released a cover of the classic “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” known from Roberta Flack’s rendition.

His richly expressive interpretation, which exists on a different plane from the original, is absolutely electrifying.

BlurryPuddle of Mudd

Puddle Of Mudd – Blurry (Album Version) (Official Video)

“Blurry” is a smash hit by Puddle of Mudd, a band once hailed as the second coming of Nirvana.

It opens with a somewhat wistful guitar, and the vocals carry a melancholic, plaintive tone that leaves a strong impression.

The singing evokes, in some way, the image of Kurt Cobain.

Common PeoplePulp

Pulp – Common People

If you were following British rock in the ’90s, you surely know this song.

It’s the track that catapulted the previously unknown Pulp into stardom.

The lyrics—about wanting to live like ordinary people—are laced with a characteristically British irony, and combined with the upbeat sound and the mysterious look of the vocalist, Jarvis, it became a huge hit.

La BombaRicky Martin

Ricky Martin – La Bomba (Official Spanish Version)

The melody of the melancholy-tinged prelude is exquisitely beautiful; it’s cool music that marries a lively Latin rhythm with a heart-aching poignancy.

He is a kind-hearted artist who uses the money he earns to support children around the world who are poor and forced to work without access to school, as well as children who have lost their homes to natural disasters and cannot receive an education.