Cool, popular Western hit songs that are highly regarded
A roundup of seriously cool Western music!
Quick question: have you ever had this experience?
“Oh nice, there’s an article that compiles cool Western songs.”Click.“Let’s see… hmm, hmm…”“Huh?”“Cool songs? Isn’t this just a list of famous tracks?”
I feel like a lot of people have been there…
So this time!Without being bound by country, genre, or popularity, I’ve picked out truly cool Western tracks.
If you only want to listen to genuinely stylish and cool songs, definitely check this out!
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Cool and acclaimed Western music classics and popular songs (81–90)
Virtual InsanityJamiroquai
I think many people know “Virtual Insanity.” In Japan, it became instantly famous after being used in a cup ramen commercial.
The song falls under the acid jazz genre, and if you like Tokyo Jihen or EGO-WRAPPIN’, it’ll be right up your alley.
Although it’s a track from the 1990s, it still sounds fresh today, with a cool melody that doesn’t feel dated at all.
By the way, the music video is also highly acclaimed and even won MTV’s Video of the Year award.
GrenadeBruno Mars
This song is by the American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, and it expresses the sorrow of loving a woman with all his heart while she doesn’t love him the same way.
You can’t help but be drawn in by Bruno’s powerful vocals as he declares he wouldn’t hesitate to take a bullet to the head or throw himself in front of a train for her.
DuraDaddy Yankee
Even reggae tracks that have a strong cheerful and fun image can be seriously cool, right? This isn’t intense dancehall reggae, but a mid-tempo, mellow reggae tune.
It’s the perfect track that combines approachability and brightness—great as an entry point for reggae beginners.
Lose YourselfEminem
Set in Detroit, the film 8 Mile portrays part of rapper Eminem’s life.
The song used in the movie is Lose Yourself.
The flow and the track are, in a word, just insanely cool.
Beyond the flow and the beat, pay attention to the rhymes.
In fact, this song is modeled on the fairy tale The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
It’s hip-hop, yet it deliberately takes a fairy tale as its motif.
That stylish rhyming is exactly what makes Eminem so compelling.
Careless WhisperGeorge Michael
“Careless Whisper” is a masterpiece whose beautiful saxophone melody stirs the heart, while George Michael’s refined, translucent vocals are gentle and tender, leaving listeners achingly moved.
A worldwide hit in 1985, the song was written by George when he was just 17, on a bus on his way to a part-time job, showcasing the richness of his delicate, highly tuned sensibilities.
Are You Gonna Be My GirlJet
This is Jet’s cool rock ’n’ roll number, familiar from Japanese commercials and more.
It kicks off with a badass guitar riff and rides an infectious, up-tempo groove.
The high-energy vocals really elevate the track.
It stands out as one of the top songs of the rock ’n’ roll revival.
Cool and acclaimed Western music classics and popular songs in the streets (91–100)
MapsMaroon 5
This song is by the American pop rock band Maroon 5, and it expresses the feelings of a man searching for love, saying he’s following a map that leads to you.
It’s a pop rock track with a catchy chorus, and the spotlight is on Adam’s impressive vocals as he masterfully delivers the high notes.