A roundup of Western songs with titles that start with “R”
When it comes to English words that start with “R,” there are lots that sound like they could be song titles—like “Rock,” “Rain,” and “Re.” In this article, I’ll introduce some classic Western songs with titles that begin with “R.” You probably don’t often look for songs that start with a specific letter, but that’s exactly why it can be a great chance to discover tracks you might not have noticed before.
Enjoy this article as you look forward to making new discoveries.
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A compilation of Western songs with titles starting with 'R' (61–70)
Raping the EarthExtreme Noise Terror
A track by the pioneering British band Extreme Noise Terror that has countless fans raving, often called “indispensable when talking about grindcore” and “the embodiment of rage.” In just a minute and a half it hammers you with ferocious sound, and the lyrics—searingly critical of humanity’s ongoing destruction of the environment—leave a strong impression.
As the title “Raping the Earth” suggests, the twin vocalists’ furious screams are absolutely overwhelming.
The blitzing D-beat and barrage of noisy guitar riffs sound like the planet itself crying out.
This raw, undiluted mass of anger is sure to pierce the hearts of anyone carrying a sense of helpless outrage toward society.
RumbleLink Wray
This is a legendary instrumental track by American guitarist Link Wray—one that could be said to have changed the history of rock guitar.
Despite having no lyrics, its brutally aggressive sound was thought to “encourage juvenile delinquency,” and there are stories that many radio stations banned it from airplay.
The distorted tone—said to have been created by poking holes in the speaker with a pencil—and the groove pounded out by just a few simple power chords are the very essence of “Rumble,” like a gang fight.
Some even say this song marks the birth of the power chord.
It’s a masterpiece, so beginners on guitar should definitely try learning it!
Rain Every Season (feat. The Alchemist)Evidence
This is a collaboration track by Evidence, a driving force in West Coast hip-hop, and his longtime ally The Alchemist.
The song feels like a soundtrack for quietly accepting the rain that falls in life—the various trials and surges of emotion.
The introspective words woven by Evidence and the jazzy, smoky beats crafted by The Alchemist blend into a soundscape that seeps deeply into the listener’s heart.
Featured on the album “Unlearning Vol.
2,” released in August 2025, it’s been making waves on social media.
Just as rain falls in every season, life’s hardships are natural too—doesn’t this song feel like a gentle companion reminding us of that?
RainI Prevail
This is a song by the American rock band I Prevail, who overcame the major trial of a member’s departure and took a new step forward with a renewed lineup.
The track carries a powerful message about accepting an uncontrollable reality and finding salvation beyond suffering.
While aggressive riffs and screams express the inner storm, the melodies woven by the emotional clean vocals cleanse the heart like a downpour washing everything away.
The song is included on the album “Violent Nature,” released in September 2025.
The band also has a history of their music being featured in the game Forza Horizon 4.
When you hit an insurmountable wall and find yourself at a standstill, listening to this might give you the feeling of your view opening up, like the sky after the rain.
RAGEPRESIDENT
President, the masked British band that burst onto the scene in May 2025 and has been shaking up the music industry, returns with a lead single from their debut EP, “King of Terrors,” slated for release in September 2025.
Marking a clear departure from their previously hard-edged guitar sound, this track unfolds a dreamy, emotional sonic landscape woven by synthesizers.
Deeply influenced by the works of poet Dylan Thomas, it carries a powerful message of defiance: “Rage, to the very end, against the dying of the light.” Born out of solitude, the song ascends from silence to searing intensity, sure to stir the listener’s soul.
When you need the courage to face difficult circumstances, this track will be there to push you forward.
Round 2Skepta
Standing at the pinnacle of the UK grime scene—and winner of the 2016 Mercury Prize for the classic album Konnichiwa—Skepta drops a taut, tension-filled track in response to a beef with a U.
S.
rapper.
This is a diss track that rejects easy, commercially driven provocation, instead delivering a powerful message that asks: What does it mean to be real? Over a cold, minimalist beat, he raps with pride in his roots and an unshakable stance—absolutely electrifying.
If you love the combative spirit of hip-hop and the strategic subtext woven into the lyrics, this is for you.
Put it on when you want to feel that crackling, high-stakes clash of cultures.
RED GUITARWaterparks
This song by the American rock band Waterparks announces a fresh restart to their career.
The frontman’s candid admission of exhaustion and his determination to rise again at the outset is bound to stir your heart, isn’t it? Set to a poppy, energetic sound, it powerfully depicts him conversing with his younger self and striving to grasp his sense of purpose after overcoming countless struggles.
The track will be released as a single in July 2025, their first since the landmark album Intellectual Property.
The anecdote that the guitar solo was recorded in a single take during a live stream on social media also speaks to their raw impulse.
If you listen to it while you’re fighting to overcome something, it will surely give you a push forward!