[Anger Songs] Relieve Stress! A roundup of recommended songs about anger and resentment
No one wants to be angry or hold a grudge.
We all want to live each day in peace, right? But it doesn’t work that way—problems and hardships come whether we wish for them or not.
When that happens, what would you do? Before you lash out at someone or something, many of you have probably thought about letting it all out through the power of music.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs about anger that will leave you feeling refreshed when you listen to them.
Give them a try before your stress explodes.
Here’s to feeling clear and ready for tomorrow!
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[Anger Songs] Relieve Stress! A Roundup of Recommended Anger & Grudge Songs (71–80)
crimsonX JAPAN
If you ever find yourself feeling angry in daily life, try calming that anger by listening to “Kurenai” by X JAPAN, one of Japan’s most iconic metal bands.
YOSHIKI’s high-speed, powerful drumming will clear your head before your stress boils over, and TOSHI’s piercing high-tone vocals are sure to blow away that pent-up frustration.
nakano kill youRin to shite Shigure
When you’re irritated, you can sometimes feel a destructive urge, right? At times like that, I recommend “nakano kill you” by Ling tosite sigure.
The razor-sharp Telecaster sound and the shouted vocals are sure to clear out your anger-fueled mood.
Their level of musicianship is also striking—hard to believe they’re just a three-piece band.
Black sheepKeyakizaka46
Keyakizaka46’s 2019 single “Kuroi Hitsuji” (“Black Sheep”).
The tense, stinging arrangement from the very first line is superb, and the lower-register vocals carry a vivid sense of anger.
The downbeat lyrics are full of empathy and emotion, perfectly suited to this song.
It’s the ultimate anger anthem from a massively popular idol group.
bowlingTakahashi Yuu
Thanks to the hit “Fukuwarai,” Yu Takahashi often comes across with a soft, warm image, but in fact he has many songs written with sharp, edgy words like this one.
In the lyrics of this track, he lists a lot of things that any working adult has probably felt are a total “pain in the neck,” which many listeners will relate to.
Yet it’s not just a string of complaints; by the end, he expresses feelings that convey love for someone important to him, which is truly heartwarming.
The accompaniment—band-based with piano woven in—feels comfortable and has a gripping appeal that really hits home.
Screw you, world—go ahead and mess around.Kuroki Nagisa
In singer-songwriter Nagisa Kuroki’s song, the overall vibe is a catchy band sound featuring piano, giving it a very happy and cute feel.
Meanwhile, the lyrics point out many absurdities in society and brush them off with a defiant “Give me a break!!” At the same time, there are lines that seem to envision a future where we can live happily and enjoyably.
Combined with the cheerful arrangement, by the time the song ends, your anger has eased and you’re left feeling a bit more positive.
MAYDAY feat. Ryo from Crystal Lakecoldrain
An aggressive rock tune resounding with ferocious shouts and a heavy sound.
It powerfully portrays the chaos and destruction born from desire and betrayal, as well as the people who stand up to face them.
With a featured appearance by Ryo from Crystal Lake, it achieves an overwhelming intensity that shakes the listener to the core.
Included on the album THE SIDE EFFECTS and released in August 2019, it was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Fire Force, brilliantly capturing the spirit of the series.
This powerful track is recommended for moments when you want to unleash all your emotions or boost your motivation.
To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts
It’s a Creepy Nuts track filled with anger and frustration.
Released in August 2020 as the title song of their mini-album, it carries a message to their past selves.
Written specifically for a Teikyo Heisei University commercial, the song portrays the possibilities of childhood and the struggle of growing up.
Riding on a hip-hop rhythm, it gives you the courage to face forward and overcome setbacks.
Created during the state of emergency, it’s a richly crafted piece.
It’s especially recommended when you’re stressed or feel like you’re losing yourself—this song is sure to resonate with you.
In conclusion
When you’re alive, there are times you carry a sense of helpless frustration and irritation with nowhere to go. Before that anger runs out of control, why not calm yourself with songs you can relate to? Belting them out is also a great way to vent and feel refreshed, so I recommend it!