Sometimes there’s nothing better than a killer guitar riff to get you going. Honorable Mentions Best Rock / Metal Workout Songs
“I Kissed A Girl” paved the way for a generation of contemporary artists to celebrate sexual diversity through song.
The lyrics, which excitedly describe a same-sex romance, are credited with instigating a greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ themes in mainstream pop music. The hit 2008 single by Katy Perry sits among the best workout songs thanks to its thumpingly catchy chorus and slick pop production – but there’s more to it than that. With undeniably simple, repetitive lyrics, the lasting popularity of “Like A G6” hinges on its central riff – a real earworm. The track has become a signature tune for Backstreet Boys, who are currently the best-selling boy band of all time.īreaking new ground for Asian-American music in the US (they were the first such group to achieve a No.1 hit), Far East Movement teamed up with California-based hip-hop producers The Cataracs and singer Dev for this energizing electro-house track. “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” was included on their sophomore record and was penned by the Swedish songwriters Max Martin and Denniz PoP. Luke, “Dynamite” is credited to five different songwriters – Cruz, singer-songwriter Bonnie McKee, Swedish hitmaker Max Martin, plus its two producers.ġ1: Backstreet Boys: Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)Īfter the successful release of their self-titled debut international album, Backstreet Boys announced their return with this uptempo hit. With straightforward, repetitive lyrics (“I came to dance, dance, dance, dance”), the appeal of this best-selling single lies in its emphatic, danceable production, impeccably catchy chorus, and slickly Auto-Tuned vocals.
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