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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.

Compilation of Western songs with titles starting with 'R' (51–60)

Round 2 K.OJoyner Lucas

Have you heard about the explosive war of words that shook the hip-hop scene? The track in question is by American rapper Joyner Lucas, a heavyweight who was even nominated for a Grammy for “I’m Not Racist.” Sparked by an online feud with UK rapper Skepta, this song—released in July 2025—plays out like the ultimate verbal showdown.

Riding a UK grime-style beat, he tears into his opponent with pulse-pounding intensity.

Dropped as a lead single from the album ADHD 2, it drew major attention.

Give it a listen when you want to experience a no-holds-barred rap battle or elevate your mood to the max.

R.E.R.B.Shock

Released in 1980 by the British performance trio Shock, this track is indispensable when discussing the New Romantic scene.

It was produced by Rusty Egan of Visage.

Sharp handclaps and icy synth tones construct a world that’s austere yet stylish.

This instrumental evokes a story unfolding over a single night in a near-future city.

Within the cool, repetitive beat, you can feel the melancholy hidden behind the glamour and the pulse that beats unmistakably within a mechanical world.

It’s a dance number that raced along the cutting edge of its time, shimmering with a glittering yet faintly bittersweet air.

Rock That BodyBlack Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas – Rock That Body (Official Music Video)
Rock That BodyBlack Eyed Peas

An irresistibly powerful album that fills you with a dance-inducing rush! Released in 2009 by the American group The Black Eyed Peas, The E.

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boldly pivoted to an electro sound and became a massive hit, selling over 11 million copies worldwide.

It set an astonishing record by dominating the Billboard charts for 26 weeks with just two songs and also won a Grammy.

Their performances featuring futuristic beats and robot-like costumes became a hot topic.

It’s the kind of work that unleashes your mind and body when you want to elevate your mood to the max—brimming with energetic power.

RiptideThe Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – Riptide (Official Lyric Video)
RiptideThe Chainsmokers

This is the fourth album from the American duo The Chainsmokers, created as they pushed through post-tour fatigue and returned to the roots of their craft.

For the first time in their career, they invited no featured artists, completing the project solely with their own strengths.

It’s a cohesive work where an intimate, melody-forward sound intertwines with soft, mature vocals rather than relying on heavy drops.

Listening to what many fans have called their best work to date, don’t you feel you can hear the music they truly wanted to make? With introspective, beautiful soundscapes that overturn their previous image, it’s a perfect match for nights when you want to fully immerse yourself in music.

A compilation of Western songs with titles starting with 'R' (61–70)

RAVE IN THE GRAVERedzed

REDZED – RAVE IN THE GRAVE (Official Video)
RAVE IN THE GRAVERedzed

Hailing from the Czech Republic, Redzed has become a hot topic for his unique sound where heavy guitar riffs intertwine with trap beats.

He delivers aggressive tracks that truly deserve to be called “rap metal,” fusing underground rap with the weighty presence of ’90s nu metal.

Beyond his versatility in handling everything from track production to recording guitars himself, his English lyrics paint a stunning world steeped in horror and the occult.

Many listeners have no doubt been completely captivated by that one-of-a-kind allure.

Live, he performs with a full band for an even heavier impact.

Dive deep into his boundless sonic world and let it consume you!

Raining BloodSLAYER

Slayer, an American band that stands as one of the Big Four of thrash metal and exudes the aura of a reigning monarch.

Their appeal lies in a ferocious, thrilling sound where razor-sharp guitar riffs and storm-like drums strike in unison.

The 1986 masterpiece Reign in Blood became a monumental landmark of the genre and had a profound influence even on later death metal.

Their provocative lyrics, which challenged taboos, stirred much controversy, but it was precisely their uncompromising stance that won them fervent support from fans.

An absolute presence that continues to reign in the history of heavy metal, shaking the listener’s instincts to the core.

Regurgitation of GibletsCarcass

This track epitomizes Carcass, the legendary English band that pried open the doors to the goregrind genre.

Its lyrics, packed with dense medical terminology, sound like unsettling cries leaking from an operating room.

True to its title—meaning the backflow of internal organs—the sound violently shakes your eardrums, as if purging every viscous emotion.

It’s not even a minute and a half long, yet the violent energy condensed within might overwhelm you at first.

Are you carrying pent-up frustration or inexpressible anger from daily life? If you surrender yourself to this ferocious torrent of sound, you might actually come away with a strange sense of relief.