Really dark... Classic Western songs | So dark that it may trigger depression—proceed with caution!
People often say that you should listen to upbeat songs when you’re feeling down.
That does make sense when you think about it, but in reality, when you’re depressed, you end up wanting to listen to dark songs, right? So, this time, I’ve curated a selection of gloomy Western songs for those who want to dive into some seriously dark music.
I didn’t just pack in popular tracks—these are genuinely dark masterpieces.
So go ahead and wallow in it to your heart’s content (lol).
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Truly Dark... Classic Western Songs | So dark, beware of depression! (41–50)
What Sarah SaidDeath Cab for Cutie
A track inspired by the pain of losing a loved one that a friend of frontman Ben Gibbard faced.
It was released by Death Cab for Cutie in 2005 and is included on the Grammy-nominated album Plans.
Truly Dark… Classic Western Songs | So dark, beware of depression! (51–60)
A Better Son/DaughterRilo Kiley
Rilo Kiley is an American indie rock band that was active from 1998 to 2011.
Written during a period when vocalist Jenny Lewis was facing difficulties, this track is included on their 2002 album The Execution of All Things.
Turn BlueThe Black Keys
A track released as a single in 2014 by the American rock band The Black Keys.
It was inspired by frontman Dan Auerbach’s divorce from his wife, Stephanie Gonis.
The track became a hit in countries such as the United States and France.
TEETHWesGhost, Diggy Graves
A collaborative work by American artists Wesghost and Diggy Graves is generating buzz.
Released in March 2024, the track features a distinctive sound that fuses pop punk and emo.
The tooth-themed lyrics portray the darker side of romance, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
Expressing intense obsession, desire, and dangerous relationships, the words evoke the feeling of a forbidden love song.
It’s a perfect track for those who enjoy dark aesthetics or want to experience complex emotions through music.
re: StacksBon Iver
Bon Iver is an American indie folk band active since 2006.
They have won Grammy Awards.
This track was released as a single from their debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago, which came out in 2007.
Somebody That I Used to Know ft. KimbraGotye
This is the song that won the Grammy Awards for Record of the Year—one of the main categories—and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
It’s included on the album “Making Mirrors,” and it became Gotye’s first track to reach No.
1 in both the US and the UK.
It’s recommended for when you’re going through a breakup.
EntropyGrimes feat. Bleachers
Grimes is a Canadian singer-songwriter active since 2007.
Her collaboration with the American indie pop act Bleachers was released in 2015.
It features melancholic lyrics and an energetic sound.