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.

Playlist

Popular and trending recent Western pop ballads
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	On My MindAlex Warren & ROSÉ		A song that expresses memories of a former partner through clear, translucent vocals
2	AM I DREAMING ft. Miley CyrusLil Nas X		Lil Nas X’s wistful masterpiece ‘AM I DREAMING’
3	First TimesEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s moving song about a first experience
4	SlowlyOlivia Dean		A classic that lets you indulge in jazzy piano at night
5	My HeroWestlife		The five-member vocal group from Ireland, WESTLIFE
6	I wanna love you but I don’tBen Platt		A poignant ballad that heals the pain of a broken heart
7	Palm TreesGarrett Nash		Introduction to classic songs that heal with soothing music
8	BelieverGuy Sebastian		Guy Sebastian’s moving work that sings of hope and conviction
9	forever&moreROLE MODEL		Feel positive with a bright, upbeat rap
10	To Be LovedAdele		Adele’s emotional ballad “To Be Loved”
11	Best DaysAlessia Cara		A moving album by Carla from Canada
12	Halley’s CometBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s heartrending vocals resonate in my heart.
13	Let Somebody Go ft.Selena GomezColdplay		A heartrending masterpiece co-starring Selena Gomez
14	When I’m Not AroundJessie Murph		A piano song that portrays a heartrending love
15	Angel BabyTroye Sivan		Troye Sivan's “Angel Baby”
16	love is just a wordJasmine Thompson & Calum Scott		A poignant heartbreak ballad by a young singer
17	Shouldn’t Matter but It DoesJohn Mayer		A song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of longing for an ex-lover
18	I GUESS I’M IN LOVEClinton Kane		Music that makes you fall in love, a luscious/sweetly mellifluous singing voice
19	What I Put You ThroughConor Maynard		A poignant singing voice, a masterpiece that deeply portrays the feelings of love
20	Love is PainFinneas		Phineas's music that heals the pain of love
21	Love Can Save It AllAndra		An inspiring song that sings about the conflicts of love
22	I’m SorryAli Gatie		A moving work that sings of the pain of heartbreak and forgiveness
23	November RainGuns N’ Roses		Guns N' Roses' classic song 'November Rain'
24	SurviveLewis Capaldi		Soul ballad, a vow to rebirth
25	lomlTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s heartbreak ballad
26	FireAlessia Cara		An ambitious work that expresses Alessia Cara’s self-growth and passion
27	NobodyJoJo		JoJo’s R&B ballad, theme of friendship and support
28	All of MeJohn Legend		John Legend's iconic songs whose love themes resonate with the heart
29	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		Lewis Capaldi's musical success and appeal
30	AshleyZolita		An inspiring song by the talented singer Zolita
31	Car’s OutsideJames Arthur		A moving song that sings of the heartache of a long-distance relationship
32	Free FallingJames Arthur		James Arthur’s new song that portrays emotion and self-exploration
33	I Believe In YouJoe		A classic by R&B singer Joe, a heartwarming track.
34	Thank God I DoLauren Daigle		A voice that resonates with the heart, music of bonds and gratitude
35	Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi		A breakup song by Capaldi from Scotland
36	My Love Mine All MineMitski		Mitski’s masterpiece that sings of the essence of love
37	I Hope You KnowSofia Carson		A heartwarming song that sings of the depth and beauty of love.
38	All I WantTori Kelly		The moving ballad from Bridgerton, sung by Tori Kelly
39	wherever u rUMI, V		A classic song that sings of the bond in a long-distance relationship
40	Glue Songbeabadoobee		beabadoobee’s classic overflowing with the sweetness of love