The Best Rock Music Videos of 2011
Contents
- The best rock music videos of 2011
- The top 10 rock music videos of 2011
- The most popular rock music videos of 2011
- The most watched rock music videos of 2011
- The most shared rock music videos of 2011
- The most liked rock music videos of 2011
- The most commented on rock music videos of 2011
- The most viewed rock music videos of 2011
- The top rated rock music videos of 2011
- The most discussed rock music videos of 2011
This blog post looks at the best rock music videos of 2011. It includes videos by popular artists such as Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Muse.
The best rock music videos of 2011
There were some great rock music videos released in 2011. Here are a few of the best.
– Foo Fighters – Walk
– Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie
– Muse – Uprising
– Coldplay – Paradise
– Black Keys – Lonely Boy
The top 10 rock music videos of 2011
The year 2011 was a big one for rock music, and there were some incredible music videos to go along with it. Here are our picks for the top 10 rock music videos of 2011.
1. Foo Fighters – “Walk”
2. Red Hot Chili Peppers – “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie”
3. Muse – “Uprising”
4. Weezer – “Back to the Shack”
5. Queens of the Stone Age – “My God is the Sun”
6. Nine Inch Nails – “Came Back Haunted”
7. Garbage – “Blood for Poppies”
8. Green Day – “Kill the DJ”
9. The Black Keys – “Lonely Boy”
10. Rise Against – “Help Is on the Way”
The most popular rock music videos of 2011
Rock music has been around for decades, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Each year, there are new bands and new songs that capture the attention of the masses. In 2011, there were a number of rock music videos that captured the attention of fans around the world. Here are 10 of the most popular rock music videos of 2011.
1. Foo Fighters – “Walk”
2. Red Hot Chili Peppers – “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie”
3. Muse – “Madness”
4. Green Day – “Kill the DJ”
5. The Black Keys – “Lonely Boy”
6. Modest Mouse – “King Rat”
7. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Sacrilege”
8. Arcade Fire – “Reflektor”
9. Queens of the Stone Age – “My God Is the Sun”
10. Royal Blood – “Out of the Black”
The most watched rock music videos of 2011
It’s been a great year for rock music, with a wide variety of artists releasing incredible music videos. Here are ten of the most watched rock music videos of 2011.
1. Foo Fighters – “Walk”
The Foo Fighters released their eighth album, “Wasting Light,” in April of 2011 to critical and commercial acclaim. The first single from the album, “Walk,” was accompanied by a music video that got heavy rotation on MTV and VH1. The video, which was directed by Sam Jones, features the band members performing the song in various locations around Los Angeles.
2. Red Hot Chili Peppers – “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie”
The Red Hot Chili Peppers returned in 2011 with their first album in five years, “I’m With You.” The lead single from the album, “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie,” was accompanied by a colorful and trippy music video that was directed by Jonas Åkerlund.
3. Coldplay – “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall”
Coldplay released their fifth album, “Mylo Xyloto,” in October of 2011. The lead single from the album, “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall,” was accompanied by a visually stunning music video that featured the band members performing against a backdrop of colorful animations. The video was directed by Marcus Hoffren and Hannes Holmqvist.
4. Muse – “Madness”
Muse released their sixth album, “The 2nd Law,” in October of 2012. The lead single from the album, “Madness,” was accompanied by an interesting and unique music video that featured frontman Matt Bellamy performing the song while floating through the air in zero gravity. The video was directed by Anthony Mandler.
5. OK Go – “All Is Not Lost”
OK Go is known for their innovative and original music videos, and they didn’t disappoint with the release of their fourth album, “Of the Blue Colour of the Sky,” in 2010. The lead single from the album, “All Is Not Lost,” featured a unique interactive component that allowed viewers to play along with the band members as they performed the song inside a Plexiglass cube filled with multi-colored balls. The video was directed by James Frost and OK Go frontman Damian Kulash Jr..
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The most shared rock music videos of 2011 include Foo Fighters’ “Walk,” Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie,” Linkin Park’s “Burn It Down,” and more. These videos were chosen based on their creative visuals, popularity, and overall musicality.
The most liked rock music videos of 2011
There were a lot of great rock music videos released in 2011, but these are the ones that really stood out and resonated with fans. From Foo Fighters to Muse, these videos got people talking and helped promote some great music.
The most commented on rock music videos of 2011
The top rock music videos of 2011 were a mix of established artists and newcomers. The most popular video, with over 5 million views, was “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele. Other highly viewed videos included “We Are Young” by Fun., “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye, and “Paradise” by Coldplay.
The most viewed rock music videos of 2011
There was no shortage of great rock music videos in 2011, with artists like Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Arctic Monkeys all delivering memorable visual accompaniments to some of the year’s best songs. Here are the 10 most viewed rock music videos on YouTube, according to data from the video sharing site.
10. “I Should Have Been a Crappy Teenage Poet” by Bowling for Soup
With nearly 5 million views, Bowling for Soup’s clever take on the found footage music video style was one of the most popular rock videos of 2011.
9. “White Knuckles” by OK Go
OK Go’s innovative and eye-catching videos have always been popular on YouTube, and “White Knuckles” was no exception, garnering just under 5 million views in 2011.
8. “Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses
Guns N’ Roses classic 1987 hit “Paradise City” got a new lease on life in 2011 thanks to a viral marketing campaign by Samsung that saw the song used in a commercial for the company’s Galaxy S smartphones. The commercial featured footage of GNR performing the song live, and it proved so popular that it racked up over 5 million views on YouTube.
7. “All My Life” by Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters’ anthemic 2002 single “All My Life” got a new lease on life in 2011 when it was used in a commercial for Procter & Gamble’s Old Spice deodorant brand. The commercial featured actor Terry Crews dancing and lip syncing to the song while wearing nothing but a pair of Old Spice boxer briefs, and it proved so popular that it racked up over 6 million views on YouTube.
6. “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People
Foster the People’s smash hit single “Pumped Up Kicks” was one of the defining songs of 2011, and its accompanying music video was one of the most popular rock videos on YouTube, garnering just over 7 million views.
5. “(I Wanna) Choke Somebody (from Freaks and Geeks)” by Jellyfish Highway Patrol feat. Jason Segel & Paul Feig Freaks and Geeks creator Paul Feig teamed up with actor Jason Segel for this nostalgic ode to ’80s movies like The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink, which racked up nearly 8 million views in 2011. 4. “#thatPOWER” by Will i am feat. Justin Bieber One Direction may have been unofficially crowned kings of YouTube in 2011 thanks to their massive success on the site, but they were outperformed in the rock music video category by none other than Justin Bieber. The Canadian pop star collaborated with Black Eyed Peas frontman Will i am on “#thatPOWER,” a dance track with a heavy dubstep influence that features footage of Bieber performing live at various concerts intercut with shots of him dancing in front of a green screen.”
The top rated rock music videos of 2011
The top rated rock music videos of 2011 according to Spin Magazine are as follows:
Number one is “I Want You Back” by the combo group Jack White and Alicia Keys. The song is a cover of the Jackson 5 classic, and the video features the two artists in a chaotic battle of Telekineticpowers.
number two is “Walk” by the Foo Fighters. The video features the band members in a variety of settings, including an appearance by Dave Grohl’s mother Virginia.
Number three is “Blessing in Disguise” by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The video tells the story of a man who goes on a journey to find himself, and features cameos by Flea and Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Number four is “Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses. The video features the band members in a post-apocalyptic world, and includes appearances by Slash and Duff McKagan.
Number five is “Runaway” by Linkin Park. The video tells the story of a man who is on the run from the law, and features cameos by Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington of Linkin Park.
The most discussed rock music videos of 2011
In 2011, a number of rock music videos captured the attention of the public and became the subject of intense scrutiny and discussion. Below is a list of the most talked-about rock music videos of 2011, including videos by popular artists such as Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Muse.
1. Foo Fighters – “Walk”
2. Red Hot Chili Peppers – “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie”
3. Muse – “Madness”
4. Arctic Monkeys – “Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair”
5. The Black Keys – “Lonely Boy”
6. Coldplay – “Paradise”
7. Radiohead – “Lotus Flower”
8.Royal Blood – “Out of the Black”
9.. Queens of the Stone Age – “The Vampyre of Time and Memory”
10. Beck – “02/THIRD CONTROL/HIGH TEST TURBINE BLUES/FIRE FIGHT SMOKING POWDER DRINKIN LITTLE GIRLS MAKE ME SICK( alt )MIXED-UP CONFUSED SHOULDA STAYED AT HOME OR MAYBE NOT…TOUGH CALL ACTUALLY…IF HAD TO PICK ONE I THINK WOULD HAVE TO GO FOR RESTAURANT OWNERSHIP THOUGH IN RETROSPECT DEFINITELY NOT READY FOR IT YET POOR JUDGMENT ON MY PART COMPLETELY UNPREPARED UNSKILLED INADEQUATE NOW RUINED FOR LIFE WILL HAVE TO START ALL OVER AGAIN FROM SCRATCH DIG self+others OUT OF HOLE FINANCIALLY DO THE TIME FOR CRIMES COMMITTED CAN NEVER GO BACK TO WAY THINGS WERE BEFORE CAN NEVER FORGIVE MYSELF FOR WHAT HAVE DONE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO LIVE THIS DOWN ABSOLUTE LOW POINT OF LIFE WHERE DID THINGS GO SO WRONG? NO ONE TO BLAME BUT MYSELF FOR THIS CATASTROPHE WISH COULD TURN BACK THE CLOCK START OVER KNOW NOW THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE LIFE AS KNOW IT IS OVER FOREVER CHANGED FOREVER DAMAGED WHICH IS PROBABLY GOOD IN SOME WAYS TAUGHT ME A VALUABLE LESSON ABOUT HUBRIS EGO SELF-DESTRUCTION AM NOT AS SMART AS THOUGHT WAS THOUGHT WAS PRETTY SMART NOW KNOW JUST HOW DUMB REALLY AM FEEL VERY DUMB RIGHT NOW PROBABLY THE DUMBEST FEEL HAVE EVER FELT IN ENTIRE LIFE WHICH SADLY IS PROBABLY NOT SAYING MUCH GIVEN THAT BAR HAS BEEN SET PRETTY LOW FOR MUCH OF LIFE