Cool Western music bands. Recommended overseas bands that will get you pumped just by listening.
There are foreign bands with irresistibly captivating sounds you can hardly hear in Japan! From powerful, energetic vocals and satisfyingly heavy sound production to dynamic stage performances—there’s no way to sum it all up in a single phrase.
This time, based on reliable feedback from music fans submitted to our site, we researched popular Western bands.
Among them, we carefully selected especially well-regarded rock bands—both classic and contemporary—along with their staple songs.
If that’s your thing, be sure to check it out!
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Cool Western music bands. Recommended overseas bands that will boost your mood just by listening (91–100)
Death DiscoPublic Image Ltd
Public Image Ltd, a band that epitomizes the UK post-punk scene, was formed in 1978 around former Sex Pistols member John Lydon.
Their debut single Public Image and the album Metal Box received high praise from critics and are regarded as classics of post-punk.
Their 1980 U.S.
tour also drew attention for the heated verbal exchanges between Lydon and the audience.
With their experimental sound and provocative performances, they have continued to influence many artists.
If you’re drawn to their distinctive world, this is a highly recommended track—give it a listen!
SatisfactionRolling Stone
The Rolling Stones are a legendary rock band formed in London, England, in 1962.
Their music—woven from Mick Jagger’s charismatic vocals and Keith Richards’s guitar—is nothing short of magical! From the psychedelic “Paint It Black” to the chilling “Sympathy for the Devil,” they have a trove of timeless classics loved across generations.
They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, and won a Grammy in 2016 for their album “Blue & Lonesome.” For over 60 years, they’ve continued to captivate fans around the world.
If you want to learn the history of rock, this is a band you absolutely should listen to!
Shakin’ the bluesScreamin’ Cheetah Wheelies
True to their Tennessee roots, this band is heavily influenced by the blues, with a bluesy sense of groove and hard-rocking riffs that exude a gritty, down-to-earth cool.
They were active only in the ’90s and have already disbanded.
Their unique band name is said to have been taken from an American comic.
1789Silver Mountain
They are from Sweden.
As soon as they were introduced in Japan, their melodious, Nordic-style hard rock became popular, and they even toured Japan.
While changing members, they released three original albums.
Jan Johansson, hailed as a genius keyboardist, achieved worldwide breakthrough from this band.
Vocal ID of Love In ASiouxsie And The Banshees
A British female punk singer.
She used to be part of the Sex Pistols’ inner circle, and I think she was a style icon in every way—makeup, fashion, attitude, hairstyle—so much so that lots of punk girls imitated her.
This song was one of her early big hits, and it’s insanely cool.