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Popular and trending recent Western pop ballads

The ballad—a genre that’s hugely popular in Japan as well.

We often hear the word “ballad,” but I think few people know its strict definition.

That’s because the definition is quite vague, and the way it’s recognized is fairly loose, whether in Japanese or Western music.

This time, we’ve selected Western ballads based on the gentle, general image of a ballad that many of us share.

Many internationally popular artists who are also well-known in Japan appear here, so whether you’re not very familiar with Western music or you listen to it regularly, please relax and enjoy to the end.

Popular and trending latest Western ballads (1–10)

Best DaysAlessia Cara

Alessia Cara from Canada released her third album, In The Meantime, in September 2021.

She is a highly skilled singer who performed the ending theme for the Disney film Moana, and Best Days, included on In The Meantime, is a beautiful ballad that lets you fully appreciate Alessia’s captivating voice.

Although she is a vocalist with solid technique, in Best Days she delivers a gentle, heartfelt performance that also showcases her remarkable expressiveness.

Hamada Takuya
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Palm TreesGarrett Nash

gnash – Palm Trees (Music Video)
Palm TreesGarrett Nash

Let me introduce a track that soothes the soul with acoustic sounds and warm melodies.

‘Palm Trees,’ released in 2021 by Los Angeles–born Garrett Nash—also renowned as a music producer—is a song that simply makes you feel gentler just by listening.

Its sound, which envelops solitary moments and bittersweet emotions, has a truly unique musical quality.

It’s the perfect track for when you want a refreshing mood without anything too intense.

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BelieverGuy Sebastian

Guy Sebastian – Believer (Official Video)
BelieverGuy Sebastian

As a soul musician drawing attention from around the world, Australian singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian released “Believer” in 2021, a ballad characterized by a warm sound that evokes gospel and soul.

The lyrics, which highlight the importance of believing in the future, pair perfectly with his powerful vocals.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to look forward instead of dwelling on the past.

He contributes to many charitable activities, and you can feel his soul not only through his music but also through his work beyond it.

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forever&moreROLE MODEL

ROLE MODEL – forever&more (Official Music Video)
forever&moreROLE MODEL

Here’s a recommendation for those who say, “I don’t want to listen to dark ballads because they bring me down.” Role Model, who debuted in 2017, released “forever&more” in 2021—a bright, glossy track with irresistibly catchy hip-hop-style rap.

The resounding strings pair perfectly with his vocals, and the lyrics, which make you feel like you can go anywhere, offer a chance to reflect on life without any pressure.

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To Be LovedAdele

Adele – To Be Loved (Official Lyric Video)
To Be LovedAdele

Adele, a popular singer from the UK, released her album “30” in November 2021, her first in six years.

Among its tracks, the ballad “To Be Loved” showcases Adele’s emotional vocals accompanied by a beautiful piano arrangement.

Adele has said she won’t perform it live because it’s “too emotional,” and she did not sing “To Be Loved” on the TV shows she appeared on to promote the album.

It’s such an exceptional song that even the singer herself hesitates to perform it—definitely worth checking out.

Hamada Takuya
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