Hey there everyone, and welcome back to a seemingly random post I'm making just because I'm bored! First of all, I did get a post recommendation from the last time I posted, and I'm just letting everyone know that I am working on that and it will come when I get the chance. But for now, I have this. It's pretty self explanatory if you read the title. Have you ever been in a situation where you want to listen to new songs, but you can't because you're short on time and won't get enough songs in? Well, you've come to the right place! These are 32 songs I love and recommend to you guys that are under three minutes long. And that way, you don't need as much time to listen to them, and you can listen to more songs in a shorter period of time. A huge portion of these songs are rock and punk songs, but I threw in some country and rap songs along with it so you have a good mix of songs to get into. Also, I did set a limit of three songs per artist just so you won't have too much of anything. I will present the songs from longest to shortest, so the ones closer to three minutes will be first and the shorter ones will be last. I will post a YouTube embed for each song and make a Spotify playlist with them, which will make things easier on you. So yeah, enough talking, let's do this!
1. Ty Dolla $ign/E-40 - Saved (2:59)
I would say that rap fans shouldn't go too far into this because they may not enjoy it, but I feel like it's for everyone. It has a great beat and great rapping from both artists, and unlike most modern rap songs, it's just fun. I've been into it for a while now and you should too.
2. Skillet - Monster (2:58)
I didn't know about this song until recently, and I'm glad I found about it because I love it. At first I thought it was supposed to be an edgy teenager sort of thing, but after doing my research I found out it is a Christian song that has to do with how you feel when you're doing non-Christian things. A bit weird but that doesn't bring the song down. It's very energetic and fast and anyone who loves hype songs like that will love this. No guarantees but I think some will.
3. Godsmack - Bulletproof (2:57)
I will talk a lot more about how much I love this song when I make a top 10 Godsmack songs post (yes, that will happen eventually), but for now, let's just say that despite my somewhat disapproval of the new direction this band has taken with their new album, there were some very good songs that came out of it, and this is one of them. It's very anthemic and I love that. It's hard to get sick of because of how much heat it brings with every listen. Hopefully I still love it by the time I make that post because this will be kind of high up on that list.
4. Breaking Benjamin - Polyamorous (2:57)
It took me a few listens to Saturate to get the appeal of this song, and I don't regret listening to that album that much because of how much it's gotten me to love this song. It is under two minutes long, but there is fire in pretty much every second of it, and if you're a bit hesitant about listening to Breaking Benjamin because of the really edgy songs they have, go for this, because it's nothing but awesome. Not my favorite Breaking Benjamin song but it is kind of up there.
5. Flaw - Get Up Again (2:57)
Here's a really random song I discovered when listening to my Discover Weekly on Spotify. This is more chill and not as exciting as the four songs I just talked about, but it's still fun to hear. The guitars in the background work very well and give the song the life it needs. Chris Volz has nice vocals throughout as well. It's not a song I would recommend for people who want to start getting into nu metal, but if you want to hear a more chill nu metal song with not much of that screaming, then this is for you.
6. Michael Ray - Think A Little Less (2:57)
Looking back, I'm not sure how I discovered this song, but it doesn't matter as long as I love it, I guess. I tend to like most country songs I hear, but ones like this that just seem to stand out are the ones I like to hear the most. It's not as country as a lot of other hit country songs, so if you're not into the stuff that is a little too country then you should still proceed with this.
7. Chris Stapleton - Second One To Know (2:56)
I guess I can say I'm a Chris Stapleton fan because he has a pretty decent amount of songs that I can get into and enjoy listening to. I think I discovered this song from a game I did on Pulse Music Boards, and out of all the songs and genres in the list this stood out so much, that I started listening to it way more than I should have. I'm not sure why it's that good, it just sounds cool, I guess? I don't know. You can just listen for yourself and see.
8. City High - What Would You Do? (2:56)
I really was into this song last summer. It's pretty hard to get sick of for me which is a good sign. It's not the most upbeat or club banger-type song, as it's more of a chill old school-sounding thing, but listen to the lyrics. I haven't done my research on this song, but I think the lyrics are pretty straightforward. They seem to tell the story about someone going through certain hard times, and they are always interesting to hear. Cool how an interesting story like that is packed into this short of a time frame.
9. Linkin Park - Lying From You (2:55)
I debated on whether or not to include this or "Faint" as the third Linkin Park song for this list, and I ended up choosing this one. But definitely check out "Faint" as well because it is pretty much just as good. This is one of the highlights off of Meteora for me because of its cool rap verses and awesome screaming in the chorus. The bridge might be my favorite part, though, because the energy seems to peak then. But all of it is good and worth a listen.
10. Good Charlotte - The Anthem (2:55)
This is a really weird band, as I haven't been able to get into everything I've heard from them. Although this song sounds kind of cheesy, it is still pretty fun, and as the title hints, sort of an anthem. This is probably my favorite Good Charlotte song because it has the most energy and it's the least weird. But if you don't like songs with somewhat cheesy lyrics, then proceed with caution.
11. Godsmack - When Legends Rise (2:53)
Yet another gem from Godsmack's newest album. I don't know if I'd call it better than "Bulletproof" or not, but this really does bring the heat like it should, and if you like anthemic songs then you will like this. Also, fun fact: I put a comment on the video of this song that has 164 likes at the time of me typing this, so you can see that if you wish.
12. Three Days Grace - The Good Life (2:53)
If I redid the top 10 post I did for this band forever ago, this song would be a lot higher just because of how fun it is. About 70% of the songs I know from them are either really edgy or not very upbeat or fun, and this is one of the 30% that is nothing but energy and good things. (Just don't listen to the album if you don't like the edgy stuff)
13. Rise Against - Give It All (2:51)
When I think of great punk bands, Rise Against doesn't immediately come to mind for me, just because of their mainstream kind of nature. But they do have some pretty good songs that are worth checking out. This is one of them, as it goes hard and leaves a lot behind. If you liked this, then also check out "Savior" and "Prayer of the Refugee", which are great songs although they don't fall into the requirements for this post.
14. Bad Religion - 21st Century (Digital Boy) (2:51)
First off, I would like to clear up that two versions of this song exist: One from Bad Religion's 1990 album Against The Grain, and a re-recorded one from their 1994 record Stranger Than Fiction. Both versions are good, but please listen to the version from Against The Grain because it's a lot better in my opinion. I will do a music battle post on those versions in the future, but if you want a short answer on which one, then there you go. Anyways, I will probably do a top 10 post on Bad Religion in the future, so get ready for that because this song will be high up on it. I'm glad it was released as a single because not all of their great songs from the 80s and 90s were.
15. Blink-182 - The Rock Show (2:51)
This has pretty much everything I need in a good pop punk song. It has pretty catchy lyrics that make the song sound good, and it goes hard for the whole short time that it lasts. Not the best Blink-182 song out there but this is worth checking out.
16. Lit - My Own Worst Enemy (2:49)
This is nothing but a pop punk classic. This band may seem like a one hit wonder, but they do have a few other good songs out there. However, they don't come close to topping this because of how hard to top it is. The guitar riff is great and it builds a strong foundation to keep the song going in a good way. In addition, A. Jay Popoff is a great singer and this song really shows it. It's hard to believe that this band went country recently, though, because this sound worked out great for them.
17. SR-71 - Right Now (2:47)
I think I already talked about this song in-depth in a separate post, but I don't mind bringing it up again because it's that good. The guitars are catchy, including the solo, which is worth paying attention to. Everything else builds off of the guitars and instrumental nicely to form a fun, fast-moving song. Glad it was a hit because it deserved it.
18. Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff (2:47)
Definitely proceed with caution on this one, because I think loving this song and Limp Bizkit in general is unpopular. However, if you like rebellious songs and songs about, well, breaking stuff, then I guarantee you that you won't have any problems. I just really like the guitars and Fred Durst's rapping, and I've had this song in my playlists for about six months now if I remember correctly, which is pretty good if you ask me.
19. Linkin Park - Bleed It Out (2:46)
Minutes To Midnight did have some really popular singles like "What I've Done" and "Shadow of the Day". While I like those songs, I think it's songs like this and "Given Up" that make the album stand out. This song was very well-made and well-produced, and I feel like if one instrumental or vocal thing was even slightly changed, the song wouldn't be the same. Mike Shinoda's rapping and Chester Bennington's singing are on point and do a lot to help the song be great. Pretty underrated if you ask me.
20. Weezer - Troublemaker (2:45)
I'm not sure how popular this song was, but I don't feel like it got as much recognition as it should have. The lyrics in this are fun and give the song a catchy vibe. You kind of get infested in it and don't realize that it's only two minutes and 45 seconds long, which is good because it means the song is a good listen. Any Weezer fan, or alternative rock fan in general, should like this a decent amount.
21. Thousand Foot Krutch - Rawkfist (2:40)
I kept getting recommend this band on Last.fm and other places, so I decided to give a couple of their songs a try. I found this one and I enjoyed it quite a bit. It's one of those anthem-type songs that you often can't help but love because of how upbeat and energetic they are. So shoutout to Last.fm for helping bring me to this.
22. Sum 41 - Still Waiting (2:39)
Along with "The Hell Song", this is one of my two favorite songs from Sum 41. It goes right in with bringing the hype and energy, and it stays that way for pretty much the whole song. It seems like the shorter the song is, the more energetic it can be, and this song proves that true. This should have been Sum 41's biggest hit instead of "Fat Lip" because it's significantly better in my opinion.
23. Tee Grizzley/Lil Yachty - From The D To The A (2:39)
This was my absolute favorite song about two years ago, and despite all the hours I spent listening to it, I would never get tired of it, because just like "Still Waiting", it brings the heat right off the bat, and it keeps the heat until the last beat. Even now when I value older mainstream rock over modern rap, this song is such a fun listen, and if you despise trap music that is popular nowadays, this will be a nice escape for you.
24. Linkin Park - One Step Closer (2:37)
This is not my favorite song off of Hybrid Theory because "In The End" exists, but this plays a huge role in making that album so good. It just feels perfect to me. Everything comes in at the right time and plays the role it should in the song. That screaming in the chorus and in the bridge helps as well. It's just a nu-metal classic that doesn't get old.
25. Sum 41 - Over My Head (Better Off Dead) (2:29)
As another single off the album that "Still Waiting" and "The Hell Song" were on, this was bound to not disappoint. It has pretty much the same amount of energy that those two songs do, and how it does so much in just under two and half minutes is great. I know a couple other songs called "Over My Head", but this may be the best one.
26. Art of Dying - Get Thru This (2:28)
Here's another song I found through my Discover Weekly on Spotify. I don't know any other songs from this band, but I'd like to find more because of how good this song is. The line, "If I can get through this, I can get through anything," is great and I feel like the song wouldn't be as good without the same theme. The instrumentals and vocals also are up to par. I don't know anything else from this band, but because of this song they're probably worth checking out.
27. Bad Religion - Punk Rock Song (2:27)
This is one of my current obsessions. It is not quite Bad Religion's usual sound, and while I do love their usual sound, they need more songs like this. The lyrics are a bit intriguing, and I like how Greg Graffin uses political statistics to convey a message (example: "One in five kids below the poverty line, one population runnin' out of time"). I think it is one of Bad Religion's most popular songs on Last.fm, and that is good because it deserves more recognition. If you're looking for a perfect example of a great political punk song, then here you go.
28. The Offspring - (Can't Get My) Head Around You (2:15)
The Offspring have a lot of awesome songs that don't reach the three-minute mark, so I tried to go with some shorter ones that aren't quite the normal length for a song. I don't think I have this song too much respect when I reviewed Splinter for its 15th birthday, but it grows on you like a lot of songs. It's so upbeat and has some pretty groovy riffs that help it stay that way. For me, it turned from an undeserving single to a highlight off of its album. And it can do something for you, too. Give it a try.
29. NOFX - Linoleum (2:10)
This may sound weird, but I think that NOFX's 1994 album Punk In Drublic may be one of the best albums of the 90s. This song is the album's opener, and although it wasn't released as a single, many recognize it as NOFX's signature song. It is definitely in my top three favorites from NOFX, because of that grinding riff and fun nature of the vocals and lyrics. Minus the silence from the hidden track, Punk In Drublic is under 40 minutes long, so you can listen to it in full if you ever get bored. The album has so many energetic songs that keep your attention, which is why I love it so much. Maybe I'll do a full post on it in the future.
30. Madvillain - All Caps (2:10)
You know how nowadays, people seem to classify rap music into categories such as "brag rap" and "real rap"? Well, if anything should automatically go into the "real rap" category because it just sounds better than most of the stuff out there, it's this. The production is cool, but it's the rapping that stands out as something above average that we sadly do not hear more often. So give your ears a break from low-quality modern rap and introduce them to this beauty.
31. The Offspring - All I Want (1:55)
This was one of the four singles off of The Offspring's 1997 album, Ixnay On The Hombre. I can't necessarily call it the best of those because "Gone Away" and "I Choose" are out there, but this is still a great example of a short but sweet punk rock anthem. YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH!
32. Bad Religion - Henchman (1:08)
Well, here's the final song, which means shortest song, on this list. I know quite a few good Bad Religion songs around this length, and while "Henchman" was not released as single nor seems to be a huge fan favorite, it's just a masterpiece to me. It doesn't take long for it to leave you shook from all of the energy that bursts out in the first couple seconds, which is amazing. No Control, or what I like to call "15 joints in 28 minutes", is an awesome album that you should for sure check out if you liked this.
And that is the end of this post! Thank you, everyone for reading it, and if you think any of these songs sound cool to you, then take advantage of my commentary and give them a listen. I gave YouTube embeds for each one, and if you prefer Spotify, I made a playlist that has all of these songs in it. You can check that out here. Thanks again and I'll see you guys next time!
First, go away Slayer69 I hate you already.
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