Really dark... Classic Western songs | So dark that it may trigger depression—proceed with caution!
People often say that you should listen to upbeat songs when you’re feeling down.
That does make sense when you think about it, but in reality, when you’re depressed, you end up wanting to listen to dark songs, right? So, this time, I’ve curated a selection of gloomy Western songs for those who want to dive into some seriously dark music.
I didn’t just pack in popular tracks—these are genuinely dark masterpieces.
So go ahead and wallow in it to your heart’s content (lol).
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Truly dark… Classic Western songs | So dark that you should beware of depression! (71–80)
PowerKanye West
It’s the lead single from the album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
It samples King Crimson’s 21st Century Schizoid Man, and the taste is outstanding.
The artistic music video is a must-see.
You’re guaranteed to be blown away by Kanye’s talent.
Every NightPaul McCartney
A track Paul McCartney wrote while on vacation in Greece.
It was inspired by the anguish surrounding the breakup of The Beatles.
The track appears on his 1970 solo debut album, McCartney.
Solitude Is BlissTame Impala
Tame Impala is an Australian psychedelic rock band that has been active since 2007.
This introspective track was released as a single in 2010.
The music video was directed by Ukraine’s Megaforce.
Jet Black Heart5 Seconds of Summer
This song is included on the album “Sounds Good Feels Good” and was co-produced by band members Michael Clifford and Calum Hood.
As Michael has revealed that it is a very important song to him, its deeply emotional lyrics are truly moving.
SorryBeyoncé
It’s included on the album Lemonade.
Beyoncé’s cool, powerful vocals fit perfectly with the aggressive lyrics that express a woman’s anger at being cheated on.
The music video features tennis player Serena Williams.
… Baby One More TimeBritney Spears
It’s the lead single from the album “…Baby One More Time” and Britney Spears’s debut single.
Hitting No.
1 in both the U.S.
and the U.K.
right out of the gate made her a worldwide sensation.
Her fresh, youthful appeal is on full display.
Waking UpElastica
Elastica is a British alternative rock band active since 1992.
This track, which sings about being immature and feeling discontented, was released as a single in 1995.
It reached No.
13 on the UK charts.