Western Rock Popularity Ranking [2026]

All the Small Thingsblink-18292rank/position

blink-182 – All The Small Things (Official Music Video)

A song by the American pop-punk band Blink-182, featuring simple instrumentation and pleasing choral work.

Contrary to its upbeat, refreshing tone, the music video—besides performance scenes—includes idol-like cuts and shots of them dancing in just their underwear, sprinkling in playful mischief throughout for a fun, punk-spirited finish.

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Before I ForgetSlipknot93rank/position

Slipknot – Before I Forget [OFFICIAL VIDEO] [HD]

Slipknot is a heavy metal band that has gained worldwide popularity for their grotesque masks and extreme musical style.

Among their works, this track is a very accessible number that fuses aggressive sound with catchy melodies.

It carries a strong message about staying true to yourself without being swayed by the voices around you, and listening to it really gives you courage.

The song was released as a single from the classic album “Vol.

3: (The Subliminal Verses)” and won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2006.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to overcome something or fire yourself up!

We Are the ChampionsQueen94rank/position

Queen – We Are The Champions (Official Video)

This is one of the signature songs by Queen, the legendary British band that dominated the rock scene in the 1970s.

Released in November 1977, it broke into the top 10 on charts around the world.

As a stadium-shaking anthem, it’s still widely used at sports events today.

Freddie Mercury’s overwhelming vocal power and the crowd-participation lyrics are especially compelling.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to savor victory, feel a sense of achievement, or motivate yourself.

It’s also a great recommendation for those just getting into Queen’s music.

SabotageBeastie Boys95rank/position

Beastie Boys – Sabotage (Official Music Video)

Characterized by distorted guitar riffs, a funky bassline, and fast drumming, this track stands as a hallmark of hip-hop and rock fusion.

Its lyrics, which call for resistance to power and confrontation of injustice, are said to have stemmed from frustrations with the producer at the time.

Featured on the Beastie Boys’ 1994 masterpiece album Ill Communication, it also garnered attention for its Spike Jonze–directed music video parodying 1970s cop dramas.

A popular song used in films, TV shows, and video games, it has been selected for Rolling Stone’s lists of greatest songs.

Highly recommended for those who want to feel innovation that transcends the boundaries of musical genres.

Dirty Little SecretThe All-American Rejects96rank/position

The All-American Rejects – Dirty Little Secret (Official Music Video)

When it comes to essential power pop groups of the 2000s, The All-American Rejects from Stillwater, Oklahoma, are a must-mention.

The piercing track lifted from their 2005 album Move Along vividly portrays the turmoil of a secret relationship, resulting in a striking power pop song where edgy guitar work intertwines with Tyson Ritter’s powerful vocals.

Achieving triple platinum sales, the song was featured in numerous works including the films Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo and She’s the Man, and was also included in the Rock Band video game series.

Packed with the allure of power pop, it stands as a youthful anthem—perfectly suited as background music for an exhilarating drive or to elevate the energy at a party.

MapsYeah Yeah Yeahs97rank/position

Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Maps (Official Music Video)

This is one of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ signature songs, known for its passionate vocals and electrifying guitar sound.

Singing of a love that is both fragile and powerful, the track appears on the 2003 album “Fever to Tell” and has captured the hearts of many listeners since its release.

Portraying the pain and conflicts of romance, it has been widely used in films and TV dramas and is beloved by a broad audience.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who has experienced heartbreak or unrequited love, or who can relate to the feeling of caring deeply for someone.

My HeroFoo Fighters98rank/position

Foo Fighters – My Hero (Official HD Video)

After Kurt Cobain passed away in 1994, Dave Grohl, who had played drums in Nirvana, completed the songs he had been secretly working on almost entirely by himself and returned to the scene the following year as Foo Fighters.

They went on to become one of the defining American rock bands, and here we introduce a classic track from their breakthrough second album, The Colour and the Shape, released in 1997.

It opens with tight drumming and explodes into a dramatic, emotional melody—an affecting song that, interestingly, has been a favorite cover choice for emo bands since the 2000s.

As for who the “hero” in question refers to… if you’re curious, be sure to look into it!

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