Top Pop Songs from Recent Eras

You can never go wrong with pop songs. They’re always catchy and it almost seems like there’s always a song for every mood on any given day. Avid music fans can credit pop musicians for lending their lyrical talents to listeners. The tunes and melodies go great with the funny and relatable messages they try to send out. Here is a rundown of the best pop songs from the recent era. Grab your earphones and let’s zone out to the beat of these incredibly catchy tunes.

Don’t Speak by No Doubt

Though Tragic Kingdom isn’t the band No Doubt’s debut album, tracks from the album like Don’t Speak and Just a Girl received rave reviews from fans and critics alike. These songs tackle the personal dilemmas that people face in their lives but were delivered with a refreshing melodic twist thanks to the electricity vocalist Gwen Stefani shows in recordings and on stage. The band stayed iconic all throughout the early 2000s. Gwen Stefani pursued a booming solo career right after.

Apologize by OneRepublic featuring Timbaland

Hip-hop artist and producer Timbaland showed his artistic versatility when he collaborated with the band OneRepublic. Together, they created a pop song like no other. It had a balladic flare but still retained some of Timbaland’s signature swag. Apologize struck a good balance of hip-hop and pop. The song was given credit for being one of the top-rated singles in pop charts around the world.

Another Night by Real McCoy

Teenagers from the mid-90s would definitely resonate with the song Another Night by pop artist Real McCoy. This track was given credit for being the poster child for the Euro-dance craze during that time. The song rapidly made its way to the top of the pop charts and even stayed there for several weeks. Its catchy vibe still rings true for music fans today.

Here Without You by 3 Doors Down

Though the song Here Without You by 3 Doors Down dives into a sensitive topic like separation, the track really resonated with listeners who were part of the US military. Most of the song’s fans were deployed in Iraq during the height of the war back in 2002. People can’t credit this as the only factor that made the track stay at the top of the charts for numerous weeks, though. The song was masterfully composed and beautifully arranged by the musical group.

Closer by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey

Pop duo, The Chainsmokers, offered fans a totally catchy track that featuresd rhythmic synths and captivating vocals by singer Halsey. With its charming lyrics, Closer can make everyone feel youthful and nostalgic. The Chainsmokers incorporated some retro flair to the song which made it truly a cut above the rest. There was definitely electricity brewing between the talented duo since Closer stayed on top of music charts and reached more than a billion hits on YouTube.

How You Remind Me by Nickelback

Nickelback singer and songwriter Chad Kroeger penned How You Remind Me after getting into a heated altercation with his girlfriend. His emotional investments in the fight were channeled into the song. How You Remind Me is considered to be Nickelback’s breakthrough single when it was released back in 2001.

Hanging by a Moment by Lifehouse

The grunge scene took over the late 90s and early 2000s but that did not get in the way of the success that the song Hanging by a Moment had. Lead vocalist Jason Wade can take credit for composing the soulful lyrics for the song. It was reported that he came up with the track in less than a couple of minutes with his guitar in hand. The track dominated the top music charts for a lengthy amount of time.

Iris by Goo Goo Dolls

The band Goo Goo Dolls can take credit for releasing the timeless track, Iris, which was part of the soundtrack for City of Angels. It quickly became a prominent fixture in the contemporary rock and pop music scene. Due to its warm reception, the band decided to include the hit track in their Dizzy Up the Girl album back in1998. Though the song entered the airwaves with massive success, the band wasn’t able to live up to the fame the track provided.

I Love You Always Forever by Donna Lewis

The hit track I Love You Always Forever really brings out the best in singer Donna Lewis’s heavenly vocals. The track adds synthesizers to the backdrop along with captivating drum beats. The single was welcomed warmly and was given a lot of praise during its debut back in 1996. It quickly rose to the top of the music charts. Although Donna Lewis still kept pursuing her career in the years that followed, she wasn’t able to totally keep up with the track’s success. We can still credit the brilliance of the song for making it a staple of radio until today.

Smooth by Santana

It seemed like there was no stopping legendary musician Santana from becoming a stellar performer when he teamed up with Matchbox Twenty vocalist, Rob Thomas, to collaborate for the track, Smooth. The electricity between the two is excellent in the soulful, catchy, and upbeat track.