Fast-tempo Western songs: recommended classics and popular tracks
There’s a unit in music that quantifies beats per minute, called “BPM.” In short, it’s an indicator of a song’s speed, but a high BPM doesn’t necessarily mean the song will feel fast.
Since the listener is human, the feel can change depending on the musical style and the density of the lyrics.
So, for this feature…
We’ve selected Western songs that feel fast! We’ve picked a wide range: not only tracks with high BPM, but also curious songs that somehow feel quick despite having fewer beats.
There are some lesser-known tracks in the mix, too, so even regular listeners of Western music should take note.
Please sit back and enjoy.
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Fast-tempo Western songs. Recommended classics and popular tracks (41–50)
T-1000Fear Factory
Fear Factory deliver industrial metal where inorganic drums and choppy, slashing guitar riffs are haunted by floating noise and electronic tones.
This track appears on their 1997 remix collection “Remanufacture – Cloning Technology,” and it’s a number that lets you experience both high-speed techno with a gabber-style mix and the aggressiveness of heavy metal at the same time.
Listen to it and you’ll see just how well the two go together.
Blinding LightsThe Weeknd
This song expresses his feelings as he pursues “you,” with lines like “My vision blurs when you’re gone” and “You’re the only one I can trust.” It features a distinctive ’80s synth sound and even injects humor as the track slips into slow motion at one point.
With a comfortable tempo, it flows along in a way that makes you want to hum along.
It’s a 2018 release by The Weeknd, a Canadian singer, which was also used in a Mercedes-Benz commercial.
WeightlessAll Time Low
In the emo and melodic hardcore band scene, where trends come and go rapidly, they still enjoy enduring popularity.
They’re hugely popular in Japan as well, with very frequent tours here.
This is the song that helped them break through.
It’s an up-tempo number that became a hit not only in the United States, but also in the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, and here in Japan—truly a worldwide success.
GirlfriendAvril Lavigne
It’s a pop-punk classic brimming with cuteness and confidence.
Released in February 2007 by Canadian artist Avril Lavigne, it’s one of the tracks included on the album “The Best Damn Thing.” The song became a global hit, reaching No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
With its energetic beat and catchy melody, the lyrics vividly portray competitiveness and self-assertion in romance.
This track poppily expresses the confidence and vitality of young women, making it perfect for lifting your mood or getting a boost.
It’s also a great choice as background music for driving or working out.
CountdownBeyoncé
A playful track released by Beyoncé in 2011.
It samples Boyz II Men’s 1991 track “Uhh Ahh.” Its light, uptempo vibe will lift your spirits.
The music video, created as a tribute to film stars, was directed by Adria Petty.