[Definitive] An introduction to Western mixture rock: a roundup of recommended classic tracks
If you find yourself instinctively reacting when you see the term “mixture rock,” you’re probably, like me, a Western music fan who came of age in the ’90s.
“Mixture rock” refers literally to a blend of various genres—rock and metal mixed with hip-hop, funk, Latin music, reggae, and more—but it’s actually a Japanese-made term.
Overseas, similar sounds are labeled as rap metal, funk metal, crossover, and the like.
In this article, we’ve compiled quintessential tracks that Japan would categorize as “Western mixture rock.”
If you’re a younger music fan, be sure to experience that streetwise vibe of the ’90s to early ’00s!
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StrickenDisturbed
A song by the American heavy metal band Disturbed, released as a single in 2005.
It is about being hurt by someone else or by certain actions.
The track reached No.
2 on the U.S.
charts and has been certified Gold.
The Way You Like ItAdema
A song by Adema, a nu metal band formed in 2000 in California, USA.
It sings about how people change as fame rises.
It was released as a single in 2001 from their self-titled debut album.
The music video features Chester Bennington and Joe Hahn of Linkin Park.
Bring ‘Em DownLostprophets
A song released as a single in 2012 by the alternative rock band Lostprophets.
Keyboard player Jamie Oliver described it as “a very rebellious song.” It was first performed during a warm-up show for the 2011 V Festival.
It’s Been AwhileStaind
A song released as a single in 2001 by the American rock band Staind.
It reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts and became a hit in countries such as the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
The music video was directed by Fred Durst, the frontman of Limp Bizkit.
Be YourselfAudioslave
A song about how people are different and how two people can react to the same event.
It was released as a single by Audioslave in 2005.
The music video was directed by Francis Lawrence, who has also worked on projects for Aerosmith, Jennifer Lopez, and Gwen Stefani.