Songs of anger. Western music anger songs. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
Since music is also an expression of the pure emotions of the artists who create it, there are naturally countless masterpieces that convey “anger,” one of the four basic emotions.
Whether it’s anger directed inward, dissatisfaction with society, or criticism of an unjust reality, the forms of anger are diverse.
In this article, we introduce classic Western songs themed around anger, spanning eras and genres.
From heavy tracks whose very sound conveys rage, to quieter songs that nonetheless make a firm statement of protest, please enjoy our reviews that delve into the lyrical content.
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Songs of anger. Western anger songs. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (21–30)
RAGEHalocene
Halocene is a rock band from Arizona.
Fronted by a female vocalist, they’re a band whose appeal lies in their wide-ranging musicality, spanning from very hard sounds to alternative rock.
While they do a lot of covers, their originals—though fewer—are extremely polished, and their release “RAGE” is crafted with meticulous detail.
It doesn’t end in a sweet victory; instead, it’s a high-voltage work that turns the anger inward and pushes onward toward even greater heights.
RevolutionThe Beatles
A political track about the Vietnam War.
Written in India by John Lennon and released in 1968.
It was used in a Nike commercial in 1987.
The track has been covered by artists such as Thompson Twins and Stone Temple Pilots.
We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, which won Record of the Year at the 2013 Grammy Awards.
In Japan, it’s also well loved as the theme song for the popular show Terrace House.
It’s a work by Taylor Swift that expresses anger toward an ex-boyfriend.
That said, it doesn’t just convey anger—it also sings of sadness, which I think is one reason so many people resonated with it.
It’s also fun to compare the nuances between the original lyrics and the Japanese cover version.
Party Up (Up In Here)DMX
A track released by DMX in 2000.
It has been used in many forms of media, including the films Gone in 60 Seconds and How High.
It was sampled in 89 Skratch Gangstaz’s 2001 track “Lesson 89.”
You Make Me SickOf Mice & Men
A track that sings not about wishing for someone’s death, but about inflicting pain every second.
It’s included on Restoring Force, the 2014 album by the American metalcore band Of Mice & Men.
This album reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.