10 Alternative Rock Songs That Are Tops On The List Of Favorites
10. Linkin Park- 'Numb' - This tune is a definite win from LP, exemplifying what most teenagers feel when their parents try to push things on them. "Can't you see that you're smothering me/ Holding too tightly/ Afraid to lose control" speaks to me as to what kids feel but can't convey. I love Chester Bennington's vocals in any case, so it's an added bonus.
9. Jay Gordon- 'Slept So Long' - From the soundtrack of Queen of the Damned, I could have sworn this tune was made for that movie. The lyrics are entirely vampiric and sound exactly what Lestat may be singing to his maker. I truly like this song for the slow and purposeful beats and the growly voice of the vocalist because both make the tune just that more awesome.
8. Dethklok- 'Fansong' - I'll be honest here: I like Dethklok. They are just edgy enough to be pleasantly edgy. This song in particular is a favorite of mine because the band is blatantly dissing the fans of their music, starting off with (my favorite part of the whole song), "You people out there give us more than just record sales/ You give us something to HATE/ And we hate you, you brainless mutants". Dude! Awesome! I believe this is why they hold a solid fan base; they are raw and honest!
7. Marilyn Manson- 'This Is the New Sh*t' - God, I adore this song! The thing that appeals to adoration the most is that Marilyn Manson is the artist. Besides that, I love that the song is letting the gritty quality of the new world come to light rather than following along with old "lovey-dovey" ways. I'm not the type of person who is by and large prissy and sweet, so this is an instantaneous favorite.
6. Limp Bizkit- 'Break Stuff' - This is the ultimate song for those sh*tty days that everybody has. You know, those days when all you wish to do is rip someone's head off? I find this a bang-up way to let all that pent up stress out instead of actually pulling somebody's head off. Limp Bizkit hit the nail on the head with this song.
5. Fall Out Boy- 'Thnks Fr Th Mmrs' - Call me a sheep, but I genuinely do like this song. This is one of those end-of-summer songs, right after the final big party. Patrick Stump's vocals has just gotten better, particularly with the lyrics, "Get me out of my mind/ And get you out of those clothes" for a mention to the summertime fling everyone loves to hate after the summer has passed.
4. Evanescence- 'Bring Me To Life' - Amy Lee is the epitome of the word "deep". This song, although old, will ever be a favorite of mine because of, its appearing in Daredevil, and two, the sheer depth of the lyrics Amy belts out with such love. To be honest, this is a great shower song because it's so low-pitched!
3. AFI- 'Love Like Winter' - There's really no reason why I love this song other than the lyrics themselves. Just thinking of a winter made of sugar and ice is appealing! My favorite part of the lyrics is "Press your lips to the sculptures and surely you'll say/ Love like winter" since it sounds a little romantic. I also advise checking out the video for this song.
2. 3 Days Grace- 'Pain' - Haha, this song is the best. This is what the world is about these days and I'm loving it. A world of wretchedness is worse than a world of anger. "Anger and agony/ Are better than misery"! 3DG is a perpetual favorite here.
1. Papa Roach- 'Dead Cell' - What can I say? This tune is No. 1 {all the|every] time. Dead Cell is a term for an outcast in society, someone that does not quite fit with the balance of the world. I love this song purely because it points out all the flaws of the "normal" society and brings the loners to light. Besides that, gotta love Papa Roach!
