Up-tempo Western music. A song with a good tempo.

You Really Got MeThe Kinks

the kinks- you really got me

The song has been covered by numerous artists, but the original is by the British band The Kinks.

A well-known example is Van Halen’s cover.

It’s one of the earliest tracks to use the power chord, a fundamental in rock, and it influenced many bands.

SunlightThe Magician feat. Years & Years

The Magician – Sunlight feat. Years & Years (Official Video)

A track released in 2014 by Belgian producer The Magician.

It features vocals by Olly Alexander, the lead singer of Years & Years, and samples Matching Mole’s 1972 track “O Caroline.”

Jumpin’ Jack FlashThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – Jumpin’ Jack Flash (Live) – OFFICIAL

It’s one of the Rolling Stones’ early hits and can be considered one of their signature songs.

It’s always performed live, and in recent years it’s often played either as the opener or at the very end of the encore.

The title sounds suggestive, but it seems the phrase “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” itself doesn’t carry any deep meaning.

We Own The NightThe Wanted

The Wanted – We Own The Night

From the very beginning, the fresh, mellow vibe of the tune is striking.

At first, it seems like a ballad, but as you listen, it turns into a pop-style track.

The mid-tempo beat makes it easy to groove to, and the section where a large group sings “la la la” in the interlude sounds so fun it makes you want to join in yourself.

Fly On The WallThousand Foot Krutch

Thousand Foot Krutch: Fly On The Wall (Official Audio)

The track begins with a somewhat mysterious vibe.

Thousand Foot Krutch is a rock band that has been active since 1995 and continues to this day.

Since they haven’t released any new songs since 2014, many fans are eagerly awaiting their return.

All The WayTimeflies

Timeflies – All The Way (Official Music Video)

It’s turned into a very refreshing pop number.

Since it’s been used in commercials and as insert songs on TV here in Japan, I think many people have heard it.

The chorus builds in such a fun way that it’s a track guaranteed to lift your spirits.

RideTimeflies

Timeflies – Ride (Lyric Video)

As the title ‘Ride’ suggests, the music video shows passing scenery from inside a car.

It has a very upbeat tempo—it’s the kind of Western pop song that naturally lifts your spirits as you listen.

It’s music I’d love people to play while driving, just like in the MV.