Classic Western songs about stars. Recommended popular tracks.

My Dark StarSuede

Suede – My Dark Star

The songs by Suede, which illuminate the UK alternative rock scene, shine as beautifully as a starry sky.

Hidden on the B-sides of their October 1994 album Dog Man Star is a gem of a track.

Depicting a woman from a foreign land, the song captivates listeners with deep emotion and symbolic expression.

In the eyes of this woman, who has come from India or Argentina, love and death are reflected.

It also contains sharp social insights, such as criticism of the government’s single, official view of history and life in a rented world.

Though Suede is known as a pioneer of Britpop, this work showcases the full breadth of their musical range.

Star SignTeenage Fanclub

Teenage Fanclub – Star Sign

Scottish rock band Teenage Fanclub.

Among their works, this is the one song I especially recommend.

Released in August 1991, it’s included on the album Bandwagonesque.

The guitar tones evoke a starry sky, and the melody overflows with a refreshing sense of exhilaration.

The lyrics explore themes such as fate and superstition, questioning reliance on external forces.

The track reached No.

4 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart—the highest chart position achieved by any Teenage Fanclub song in the United States.

Under The Milky WayThe Church

The Church – Under The Milky Way (Official Video)

The biggest hit by the Australian wave band The Church.

It’s about a place in Amsterdam called The Melkweg (Dutch for “The Milky Way”), where coffee shops, bars, cinemas, and art spaces come together.

It’s known as a spot frequently visited by the band’s frontman, Steve Kilbey.

Jupiter CrashThe Cure

The Cure – Jupiter Crash

A song inspired by the Shoemaker–Levy comet, discovered in 1993.

It is included on the 1996 album Wild Mood Swings.

In the lyrics, the comet is used as a metaphor for an encounter with a woman.

Underneath the StarsThe Cure

The Cure – Underneath The Stars (Subtitulado)

This song appears as the first track on 4:13 Dream, the thirteenth album by The Cure, a British rock band with a career spanning over 30 years, themed around the keyword “13.” Throughout the album, its appeal lies in virtuosic guitar work and melancholic, decadent melodies.

Your Star Will ShineThe Stone Roses

The Stone Roses – Your Star Will Shine (audio only)

The Stone Roses are a rock band that represent the UK.

From the late 1980s to the early 1990s, they were pioneers of the Madchester movement.

Among their works, the one I particularly recommend is a track from the album Second Coming.

Released in December 1994, this song carries a powerful message about not losing hope even in difficult times.

Its quiet yet somehow warm melody is perfect for those who want to spend a relaxing moment.

With a sound that’s both fantastical and calm, it really enhances its charm—so if you’re looking for Western music that evokes the stars and the cosmos, be sure to check it out.

PolarisZero 7

Zero 7 – Polaris

Polaris is an instrumental track included on Zero 7’s 2001 album Simple Things.

Known as an electronic duo from the UK, Zero 7 came to be recognized as pioneers of downtempo and chill-out music with the release of this album.

This piece also features a dreamy, space-evoking sound.

It has been used in media such as Sex and the City, helping bring wider recognition to Zero 7’s music.

It’s a perfect choice when you want to relax or calm your mind, so be sure to give it a listen!