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I think there are two types of bad moods, the ones that melt when they come into contact with sunshine or a couple upbeat songs and the ones that get worse the harder you try to be happy. The second type of bad mood, at least for me, requires some time alone, some patience, and a little bit of music that gets me, that reminds me that I'm not the only one who feels that this way. The playlist below is curated just for those moments. Each of these pop and rock songs from the years 1995-2005 can be soothing because they openly recognize the reality that sometimes life hurts and we just have to learn to deal with that.
If you want to listen to any of these songs, you can find them in a Spotify playlist embedded at the end of the page. In case you want to either look up more information about them or buy them, each song title and album cover is linked to the respective song's Amazon page.
Also, I chose the 1995-2005 time range because it is rich with depressing music, and it is my go-to during bad moods of the second type.
Finally, I am committed to recommending only clean media on Retro Reviews; all of the songs I've listed here are free of explicit language and sexual content. However, some of the other music that their respective artists produce is not. I would especially suggest approaching Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind, Seether, Matchbox 20, and Green Day with caution.
By all means, do check out Skillet, Creed, Switchfoot, and 12 Stones, though. They're awesome.
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(1995) by Goo Goo DollsThis rock ballad deals with finding your identity and feeling invisible in a world of heartache. It's perfect for those moments when you're not quite sure who you are.
