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, widely acclaimed Western music masterpieces and popular songs (21–30)
Problem With YouSabrina Claudio
Sabrina Claudio is a female singer-songwriter whose distinctive R&B has won her widespread popularity.
She’s especially beloved in today’s R&B scene, and one of the key reasons behind her success is her exceptional songwriting ability.
Her musical style blends slow-jam R&B with various genres, and it impresses me every time.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Problem With You.
Its serious yet sensual vocals could be considered a pinnacle of R&B sung by a woman.
First Dateblink-182
A comedy-tinged punk rock band, Blink-182’s massive hit.
The driving, fast-paced rhythm feels great, and the melody bursts with pure pop energy.
The music video is clever and entertaining, too.
It’s one of those songs that leaves you feeling refreshed.
DFMUElla Mai
In Japan, when we say a “cool” track, it’s usually a sharp, hard-hitting rock sound.
Of course, those songs are cool too, but some of you might be getting tired of that kind of obvious standard, right? For those people, I recommend this track: DFMU.
It’s a masterpiece by Ella Mai, a leading female singer-songwriter in the contemporary UK R&B scene, crafted into a refined slow jam.
If you want to savor a cool, deep track, this is a must-check.
If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes
The song is cool, the singer is cool, the track is cool—there are so many kinds of cool, but Shawn Mendes’s “If I Can’t Have You” is “everything cool!!” It’s easy to see why it was a long-running hit: Shawn’s sexy vocals ride over an irresistibly cool track.
Perfect for a drive or a stroll, it’s a song that adds a special touch to your everyday life.
LOST YOUSnoh Aalegra
Snow Allegra is a Swedish-born singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles.
If you keep up with Black music, you probably know her.
Her sound is centered on R&B, uniquely blended with smooth jazz and smooth soul.
Her style is reminiscent of Sade.
Among her work, the especially cool track I recommend is LOST YOU.
Its deep smooth-soul vibe is exquisitely cool—be sure to check it out.
Shape of YouEd Sheeran
It’s a massive hit by singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.
From the very first note after you press play, the track is already cool.
Once the melody begins, you’re drawn straight into its atmosphere.
With a minimal arrangement and a dramatic progression, this is the epitome of cool—a global mega-hit.
SixteenThomas Rhett
“Sixteen” is a track from American country-pop singer Thomas Rhett’s third album, Life Changes, released in September 2017.
In the song, the 25-year-old narrator laughs with his wife as he reminisces about how he used to think of nothing but turning sixteen—saying he’d do anything to be sixteen because it seemed cool and free.
It’s a song that naturally brings back memories of one’s own past and stirs a nostalgic feeling.
