Category: Rock

Released in 1999 as the lead single from their third studio album, There Is Nothing Left to Lose, Foo Fighters’ “Learn to Fly” is one of the band’s most iconic and enduring songs. With its soaring melodies, buoyant rhythms, and Dave Grohl’s charismatic vocals, the track represents a perfect balance of optimism and rock grit,…

In 1989, Faith No More released “Epic,” a track that would become their signature song and one of the defining moments of late-80s alternative rock. Part rap, part metal, part funk, and all attitude, “Epic” shattered expectations about what a rock band could be. With its aggressive rhythm, unconventional structure, and Mike Patton’s versatile vocal…

Deep Purple’s “Highway Star,” released in 1972 on the landmark album Machine Head, remains a definitive track in the evolution of hard rock and heavy metal. With its relentless energy, technical brilliance, and sheer sense of momentum, the song embodies everything fans loved about the early 1970s rock scene: aggression, virtuosity, and the thrill of…

Few songs in rock history have traveled as far — stylistically, culturally, and generationally — as “Train Kept A-Rollin’.” Long before it became a high-octane centerpiece of Aerosmith’s early live shows, the song had already lived several lives, mutating with each new artist who touched it. By the time Aerosmith made it their own in…

Few songs in Bruce Springsteen’s catalog capture the raw intensity of frustration, hope, and relentless determination quite like “Badlands.” Released in 1978 on the landmark album Darkness on the Edge of Town, the song stands as both a personal manifesto and a universal anthem. With its driving rhythm, roaring vocals, and unflinching lyricism, “Badlands” encapsulates…

Few songs capture the late-’70s blend of pop sophistication and disco fever quite like Electric Light Orchestra’s “Last Train to London.” Released in 1979 on the album Discovery, it represents ELO at a crossroads—melding their orchestral rock roots with the irresistible pulse of the dance floor. It’s a track that manages to be both polished…

“Vienna” is one of those songs that doesn’t announce its importance right away. It doesn’t arrive with a towering chorus or a grand, radio-ready hook. Instead, it settles in quietly, speaking in measured phrases, offering advice that feels less like instruction and more like reassurance. Released in 1977 on The Stranger, “Vienna” has grown over…

“Rich Girl” is often remembered as a breezy slice of 1970s pop-soul, the kind of song that glides out of car speakers and supermarket sound systems with effortless charm. But beneath its smooth piano line and radio-friendly hook, it’s a surprisingly pointed song—one that skewers entitlement, dependence, and the illusion of self-sufficiency with a smile…

The Fratellis’ Chelsea Danger is a vibrant example of the band’s distinctive ability to fuse raw rock energy with melodic craftsmanship. Released as part of their 2021 album Half Drunk Under a Full Moon, the song exemplifies the band’s penchant for storytelling, texture, and sonic experimentation, pushing the boundaries of their traditional indie rock sound.…

When Dr. Feelgood released Roxette in 1974, it was a searing snapshot of a band at the peak of their gritty pub rock power. Hailing from Canvey Island in Essex, Dr. Feelgood had become known for their raw, no-nonsense sound—a tight, aggressive mix of rhythm and blues, rock ’n’ roll, and punk’s early sensibilities. Roxette…

In 1981, Blue Öyster Cult released Fire of Unknown Origin, an album that would stand as one of the band’s most focused and compelling statements, and at its core was the track “Burning for You.” Written by guitarist and songwriter Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser, the song captures the duality of rock music at its best:…

In 1987, U2 released The Joshua Tree, an album that would become both a critical and commercial triumph, solidifying the band’s reputation as one of the most ambitious and resonant forces in modern rock. Among its standout tracks, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” stands as a testament to the band’s ability to…

In 1976, Bob Seger released a song that would become one of the defining moments of his career, a track that perfectly encapsulates the bittersweet tensions of adolescence, desire, and the passage of time. “Night Moves,” from the album of the same name, stands as a masterful blend of narrative storytelling, evocative melody, and emotional…