There’s no better genre to set a patriotic mood like country. Born and bred in the USA, country artists have a knack for writing inspiring songs. Whether you throw a Fourth of July party or hit a country road, here are the best country songs about America.
A tragically universal human emotion is loss. Grief takes so many forms throughout life, often leaving us loss for words. Country music provides some of the most soulful, moving pieces of art that depict and explore the inner workings of a grieving soul. Here are some country songs about losing someone and death.
Blues music is already a timeless art form. Rising from the musical traditions brought over by Africans on slave ships, the genre evolved out of people going through the hardest of times. The best blues songs aren’t necessarily the happiest, but they are deep and meaningful. Here the best blues songs ever.
Soul music originated in the 50s as a combination of Gospel and rhythm and blues, continuing the unparalleled innovation of Black music in America. Below, you can read about the top soul songs ever, ranging from Motown classics to 21st-century favorites, each one beloved worldwide for its own reasons.
Heavy metal is associated with aggressive lyrics and unsavory characters. It’s the music our moms warned us about, but that never stopped us. Loud distorted guitars, vehement rhythms, heavy bass and drums, and passionate vocals are the hallmarks of heavy metal. You’ll find these qualities in this list of the best heavy metal songs ever.
If you like playing or listening to classical music, you may already have your preferences. But it never hurts to see what others are listening to and picking up a new favorite or two. Read on for a list of famous works from the Baroque era to the 2020s, solos to full orchestra pieces, and…
Country music is known for its deep lyricism. Most songs tell a story, teach a lesson, or paint a picture for the listeners. Whether it’s how life can get you down or how life is cherished, country music offers different opinions and lessons on life that make people feel seen and less alone. Here are…
Country artists often perform upbeat songs praising America. Many country artists also write tributes to the soldiers and their loved ones who made great sacrifices to keep America free. Although these songs can be hard to listen to, they are significant to country music and society as a whole. Here is out pick of country…
Country is full of warmth and comfort, so it’s no surprise many of the genre’s songs are about home. Whether it’s growing up, coming home after years of being away, or reminiscing on your childhood, these songs spark nostalgia in the listener’s heart. Here are some of the best country songs about home.
Few other art forms can capture raw emotions the way opera does. With memorable vocals, beautiful lyrics, and entrancing music, each performance is an opportunity for performers to show the full range of human emotions, including sadness. From tragic death to unrequited love, these sad opera songs tell timeless stories about sorrow.
Ah, classic rock! Maybe you’ve loved it forever or grew up with a parent blasting it on road trips. Classic rock is blues-influenced or hard rock from the mid-1960s to the mid-1990s. You can’t help but rock out to these infectious songs. Pull out your distressed denim, air guitar, air drums, and hairbrush microphone, and…
You will find many expressive tunes in our general collection of sad songs. But sad Spanish music tends to be even more passionate in how it expresses emotion, especially songs about sadness and heartbreak. So let’s explore some of the most popular, but saddest Spanish songs to help you through a difficult time.
There are thousands and thousands of top quality hip hop songs; believe me when I say this list wasn’t easy to put together. Do we go with the classic hits that everyone knows? Or with the more modern bangers that are only recent in comparison? While we learned a bit more towards the former, we’ve…
Christmas seems to come earlier every year. And in a world rife with good Christmas music, deciding what to listen to can sometimes be challenging. Here is a list of Christmas carols. They are the all-time best to get you in the holiday spirit.
Drill music has officially gone international. Birthed in Chicago a decade ago, this hip-hop subgenre spread to the U.K. before rekindling NYC’s famed rap culture in recent years. Today, artists from as far away as Nigeria and Ghana are participating in the frenzy. Here are some of the best drill songs ever!