Top Rock Music Songs of 2020
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A list of the top rock songs of 2020 according to Rolling Stone Magazine.
“Best of” lists
All year long, music lovers look forward to the “best of” lists that come out at the end of the year. These are compiled by music critics and fans alike, and they provide a great way to catch up on the tracks that you may have missed during the year. Here are some of the top rock songs of 2020:
1. “Shake It Out” by The Struts
2. “The Weight” by The Revivalists
3. “All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow
4. “I Will Wait” by Mumford & Sons
5. “No One knows” by Queens of the Stone Age
6. “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac
7. “I Think We’re Alone Now” by The Darkness
8. “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey
9. “We Will Rock You” by Queen
New Releases
As the year comes to a close, we take a look at the top rock music songs of 2020.
“Shameika” by Fiona Apple
“The Steps” by HAIM
” Kyoto” by Phoebe Bridgers
“I Wanna Be With You” by Rager Planet
“Deacon Blues” by St. Vincent
Music Festivals
Rock music has always been a popular genre, and there are many different festivals dedicated to it across the globe. In 2020, there were many different great rock songs that came out, and festivals were a great way to enjoy them. Here are some of the top rock music songs of 2020:
-Thank You, Next by Ariana Grande
-Old Town Road by Lil Nas X
-Sucker by the Jonas Brothers
-Bad Guy by Billie Eilish
-7 Rings by Ariana Grande
-Talk by Khalid
-I Don’t Care by Justin Bieber
Tours
With the release of several highly anticipated albums this year, 2020 is shaping up to be a great year for rock music. Here are some of the top rock songs of 2020:
1. “Shame Shame” by Foo Fighters
2. “Bones” by All Time Low
3. “The Hype” by twenty one pilots
4. “level of concern” by twenty one pilots
5. ” Dangerous” by The Pretty Reckless
6. “Bloody Valentine” by Machine Gun Kelly
7. “Stupid Love” by Linkin Park
Albums
Here are the best rock albums of 2020 so far, as voted by the Loud Listening panel.
10) The Strokes – The New Abnormal
On their first album in seven years, The Strokes pick up exactly where they left off. ‘The New Abnormal’ is full of the same New York attitude and sharp songwriting that made them one of the most influential bands of the early 2000s.
9) Mastodon – Hunter
Mastodon’s 16-year career has taken them from sludge metal to prog to classic rock, and on their latest album ‘Hunter’ they channel all of those influences into one of their most diverse and accessible records yet.
8) Rammstein – untitled
Rammstein’s first album in 10 years is a return to form for the German metal giants.Produced by Olsen Involtini (Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails), ‘untitled’ is a blistering collection of industrial metal anthems that will have you headbanging from beginning to end.
7) Gorillaz – Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez
Gorillaz’ seventh studio album ‘Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez’ is a genre-spanning tour de force that features some of the biggest names in music today. From Beck to Elton John, this is an album that has something for everyone.
6) Idles – Ultra Mono
On their third album ‘Ultra Mono’, Idles continue to perfect their blend of post-punk, hardcore and dark humor. With its catchy riffs and sing-along choruses, this is an album that will stick with you long after it’s over.
Singles
As the year comes to a close, we take a look at the top rock music songs of 2020. From singles to full albums, these are the tunes that got us through a tough year.
“Shake It Out” by Queens of the Stone Age
“Do I Wanna Know?” by Arctic Monkeys
“All My Friends” by LCD Soundsystem
“Underneath the Pressure” by The War on Drugs
“Objector” by Torres
“I Am Trying to Break Your Heart” by Wilco
EPs
Extended plays, or EPs, are a type of release that generally contain a few tracks, usually four or fewer. They are shorter than full-length albums and usually contain a handful of the artist’s most recent singles or songs that are particularly popular with fans. Many artists release EPs as a way to whet their fans’ appetites for new music, or to tide them over until the release of a full-length album.
Top Rock Music Songs of 2020
In spite of the obstacles faced by the music industry this year, there have been some great rock songs released in 2020. Here are our picks for the top 10 rock songs of the year:
1. “Shame Shame” – Foo Fighters
2. “Run” – AWOLNATION
3. “The Ballad of the band” – The Killers
4. “Superheated” – Rival Sons
5. “Into the Unknown” – Antarctica Beware
6. “Good Days Bad Days” – Kaiser Chiefs
7. “No Son of Mine” – Stone Temple Pilots
8. “Trouble’s Coming” – Royal Blood
9. “Re-Wired” – Kasabian
10. “The High Life” – The Pretty Reckless
Live Performances
There’s nothing like a good live performance to get your heart racing and your adrenaline pumping. From rock to pop to country, these are the live performances that topped our charts in 2020.
1. “Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses
2. “We Will Rock You” by Queen
3. “Enter Sandman” by Metallica
4. “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC
5. “Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones
6. “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf
7. “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” byJoan Jett & The Blackhearts
8. “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones
9. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
10. “Bodies” by Drowning Pool
Music Videos
The top rock music songs of 2020 used to be something that people would go out and buy on CDs or vinyl records. Today, people are downloading or streaming their favorite tunes via the Internet. While there are still music videos being made, they are not as popular as they once were. The following is a list of the top rock music songs of 2020, according to Billboard magazine.
“Circles” by Post Malone
“Sledgehammer” by Five Finger Death Punch
“Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish
“Hunting High and Low” by VOLBEAT
“I Wanna Be Sedated” by Ramones
Collaborations
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of collaborations between artists in the rock genre. These collaborative efforts have often yielded some of the most popular songs of the year. Here is a list of the top rock music songs of 2020 that were collaboration efforts.
