[Western Music] Recommended Songs and Popular Classics to Listen to When You're Tired
When you come home tired from work, school, or club activities, what kind of songs do you music fans want to use to soothe your fatigue?
Some people prefer upbeat, energetic tracks precisely because they’re tired; others think of instrumental music when they hear “healing music.” Tastes vary from person to person, don’t they?
In this article, we’ve compiled a large selection of recommended songs—mainly in genres like pop, soul, and R&B—for those who want to unwind with pleasant vocals and sounds, or even drift off to sleep as they listen.
The first half features recent hits and popular tracks along with our recommendations, while the second half highlights timeless classics.
You might discover some great songs you didn’t know before!
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[Western Music] Recommended Songs and Popular Classics to Listen to When You're Tired (71–80)
1979The Smashing Pumpkins
Included on the 1995 album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
The song maintains a consistently understated structure throughout, showcasing Billy Corgan’s gentle vocals.
For fans, it serves as an anthem-like track.
The song is also well-known for being played on the in-car radio in the game Grand Theft Auto IV, released on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Made Of StoneThe Stone Roses
Included on their 1989 debut album The Stone Roses.
A rare number that leaves a nostalgic afterglow while featuring a melody line reminiscent of Japanese Group Sounds.
Even today, whenever this song is played live, the audience invariably sings along and the energy soars.
OneU2
Included on the 1991 masterpiece Achtung Baby, which marked a turning point for the band.
While the album as a whole is wrapped in experimental elements, this fine track stands out with a simple structure that distills U2’s original appeal.
The collaboration with photographer Anton Corbijn enhances its artistic quality.
Mr.ToughYo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo, an American alternative rock band.
The guitar riffs and lively sound just make your body move naturally.
If you’re worn out by the daily grind, give this song a listen to lift your spirits! By the way, why is a man’s falsetto so irresistibly pleasant…?
HallelujahJeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley, an American singer-songwriter.
This is a track included on his sole original album, Grace.
In the beauty of his voice, one can also sense a wistful sadness, and it almost feels as though it transforms our daily fatigue and helplessness into something transcendent.