Cool, popular Western hit songs that are highly regarded

CenturiesFall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy – Centuries (Official Video)

Fall Out Boy is a rock band from Illinois.

Known for a sound rooted in punk—such as pop punk and punk rock—they were on hiatus for a time, but are now active at the forefront of the punk rock scene.

Among their works, the especially cool track is Centuries.

The energy is high from the very first verse, and it ramps up even more in the chorus—an outstandingly hot and stylish number.

Born for ThisRoyal Deluxe

Born for This

Singer-songwriter Tyrone Wells, based in Washington.

Sam Getz, the guitarist and vocalist of the alternative rock band Welshly Arms.

Jimmy Weaver, who plays bass in Welshly Arms.

Together, they form the four-person alternative rock project Royal Deluxe.

Their track “Born for This” is one of their coolest works—powerful and compelling alternative rock.

Blinding LightsThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Official Video)

The Weeknd is a Canadian singer who represents the R&B scene.

That said, he only released R&B in his early days; with Blinding Lights as the turning point, he fully shifted to synth-pop.

Synth-pop was a mainstream genre in the 1980s, and this track expresses that era’s musical sensibilities with a modern sound—nostalgic yet stylishly put together.

Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger (Official Video)

Often called the modern-day Beatles, Oasis have so many hits that it’s hard to choose just one—but in the sense of a song you never get tired of no matter how much you listen, I picked this one.

What I feel when I listen to Oasis is that they have a very simple appeal: you just think, “What a good song,” and you just want to sing along.

Although they’re originally a British band, they’re one of the groups that achieved worldwide success.

I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (Official HD Video)

It’s the Backstreet Boys’ big hit from 1999.

Despite its powerful sound, “I Want It That Way” has lyrics packed with heartfelt emotions, making it a deeply bittersweet song.

Still, as the ultimate signature track from a super-popular group, it’s endlessly compelling no matter how many times you listen.

Youngblood5 Seconds of Summer

5 Seconds of Summer – Youngblood (Official Video)

5 Seconds of Summer is an Australian pop-rock band, commonly known by the abbreviation 5SOS.

They originally started as YouTubers who posted covers of various artists’ songs on YouTube, but their third album, Youngblood, reached number one on the charts in Australia.

The term “youngblood” carries the sense of “a first-time experience,” and the song depicts the protagonist being pushed around by his selfish girlfriend.

New York CityKYLIE MINOGUE

Kylie Minogue – New York City

A diva who dominated the 2000s makes a triumphant return to the charts.

While retaining her signature nu-disco vibe, she embraces a trend-conscious direction and proves she’s still at the top of her game.

Released in May 2019 as a digital single, the song is about the city of New York.

It weaves in her personal memories and feelings about the city.

The producer is drum and bass legend DJ Fresh.