Recommended Western music for men in their 30s: world classics and popular songs

AlrightSupergrass

Supergrass – Alright (Official HD Video)

This is Supergrass’s signature song and a classic, released at the height of the Britpop era.

With lyrics and a melody that are positive and bright, just watching the music video will lift your spirits.

Beyond this track, their songs incorporate a variety of elements like psychedelia and folk rock, and many are well worth a listen—so definitely check them out.

Shake It OffTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Shake It Off

This is the CM song for the home tutoring service Try’s “Try IT Begins” commercial.

It’s an ultra-catchy, energetic pop song that makes you want to shake your hips and dance just by listening.

It was nominated at the 57th Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.

Say It Ain’t SoWeezer

Weezer – Say It Ain’t So (Version 3)

This is a song released in 1994 by Weezer, a band once nicknamed the crybaby rock band.

For those who listened to Weezer during their school days, it might be a song of their youth! Its breezy, unpretentious pop-punk sound is a track that really captures the feel of the ’90s.

Seize The DayAvenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold – Seize The Day (Official Music Video) | Warner Vault

Avenged Sevenfold is an all-out American heavy metal band with a lot of intense songs, but when you listen through their albums, a surprisingly romantic love song suddenly appears.

This is one such track, written by vocalist M.

Shadows about a woman dear to him.

It conveys a straightforward love—his desire to dedicate his life to her.

With a cool guitar solo, it’s a love song especially recommended for men.

Fix YouColdplay

Coldplay – Fix You (Official Video)

Here’s “Fix You” by Coldplay, a world-renowned band representing the United Kingdom.

Even among Coldplay’s songs, which are known for their beautiful melodies, this one is perhaps best described as a love song.

If there’s anyone who hasn’t listened to Coldplay before, I’d encourage them to start with this track—you’ll get a great sense of what makes Coldplay so compelling.