[Masterpiece Selection] A Compilation of Classic Western Rock Songs

Bored To Deathblink-182

blink-182 – Bored To Death (Official Video)

A track released as a digital download in 2016 by the American pop-punk band Blink-182.

It reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

The music video, depicting dreamy teenagers, was directed by Rob Soucy.

MisirlouDick Dale & The Del Tones

Dick Dale & The Del Tones “Misirlou” 1963

Dick Dale & His Del-Tones, the band featuring Dick Dale—whom Jimi Hendrix, known as the guitar god, openly cited as an influence.

Their 1962 smash hit Misirlou is a track defined by its impactful guitar riff using tremolo picking.

The thrilling guitar work and stylish ensemble create a distinctive sense of tension throughout the song.

It’s an instrumental number with a comfortably classic rock sound, beloved across generations.

I Fought The LawThe Clash

The Clash – I Fought the Law (Official Video)

Alongside the Sex Pistols and The Damned, The Clash are hailed as one of the “Big Three” London punk bands, achieving success not only in their native UK but also in the United States.

Their single “I Fought the Law,” released on February 29, 1988, is known as a rock classic that has since been covered by numerous artists.

The power-chord riff heard in the intro uses slides to create a groove that really amps up the tension.

With its catchy melody and ensemble that stick in your head, it’s a number that makes you want to sing along.

AfterallBeartooth

Beartooth – Afterall [Official Music Video]

A 2019 release by Beartooth, a four-piece American band whose appeal will surely resonate with fans of Japanese rock as well.

Their sound, rooted in the emo rock lineage, packs explosive energy and carries a sense of exhilaration that makes you imagine the crowd going wild at live shows and festivals.

Distorted guitars and emotive vocals—this is a track that reaffirms that good music is simply good.

Ramblin’ Gamblin’ ManBob Seger

Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man

Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man is a song by Bob Seger, a musician from Detroit, USA.

He released it when he was still relatively unknown, and it became a nationwide hit in the United States.

With powerful drumming, powerful vocals, and a simple arrangement, it’s an incredibly cool track.

Released in 1969, his early career declined after peaking with this song.

Nevertheless, true to the theme of masterpieces by Western rock bands, it has many devoted fans, and the band is once again attracting renewed attention.

You’ll Never Find MeKorn

Korn – You’ll Never Find Me (Official Video)

A song by Korn, an American metal band classified in Japan under the category of mixture rock.

Its structure shifts abruptly from an intense tone to sudden calm and back to a driving frenzy, and the loud guitar sound and heavy metal-like style make it a track that will have any fan of hard rock instinctively wanting to bang their head.

PressureMuse

MUSE – Pressure [Official Music Video]

A track by Muse, the British rock band that made their major debut in 1999.

Beginning with a distinctive, effects-laden guitar sound and a brass section, the song bursts into a pop-infused chorus, resulting in a richly entertaining piece full of the band’s signature playfulness.