Spring has finally sprung; however, the season also ushers in LHU students’ least favorite part of the semester: finals. With those painstaking tests and projects due right around the corner, you may be experiencing some extra doses of stress.
If you find yourself on the verge of a mental breakdown, like us, don’t worry we compiled a list of upbeat songs that will sure help you relieve your stress. But only if you scream them at the top of your lungs.
1. “The Fever (Aye Aye)” by Death Grips
Death Grips is chaotic in nearly every aspect of the group’s music. MC Ride as the incomprehensible rapper and lyricist, Zach Hill as the seemingly inhumane drum machine, and Andy Morin as the outrageously mad producer all come together to create unnervingly stressful music that crosses a barrier for many listeners.
However, there is no denying how unique their sound is, mixing hip hop, metal, electronic and noise music together into something comprehensible, and even listenable to some. Following along with their chaos by screaming with MC Ride’s anger-filled raps is a wonderful stress-reliever, despite the looks others may give you when you are finished yelling.
2. “Scream” by Avenged Sevenfold
If the song title alone does not entice someone to let out their inner demons, it is unlikely no other song will.
Heavy metal music is great to listen to after a heated altercation or any anger inducing scenario, get lost in the distorted angry electronic guitar, heavy bass strokes, and enjoy the overall loudness to help calm yourself.
3. “Inkya Impulse” by Futakuchi Mana
Don’t let the song being in Japanese deter you from belting out your frustrations through the heavy screeches present throughout.
The lyrics paint a young girl venting out her frustrations in life to the world, including the people she considers “fake.” For those who have a hard time fitting in with their peers, this song might be exactly what you need when you are tired of being around certain people.
4. “The Shape of Punk to Come” by Refused
Refused were seers in their time. They knew exactly the direction punk would take within the 21st century and they decided to create a record that would guide the upcoming generation of punks.
The title track from their third album, “The Shape of Punk to Come,” represents the entire album’s anger at the world that Refused is encased in. Their response to audacity of the cruel nature that surrounds them? Angry screams of discontent and a call to action.
A reasonable listener’s response would be to echo that same kind of energy. Dennis Lyxzén’s voice, which switches from almost whispers to grating shouts, is unmatched compared to anyone else in the scene. Simply trying to scream along with him will kill your vocals, but also any stress in your mind.
5. “abc (nicer)” by GAYLE
Is an ex causing you all of this pent up stress? Well, it’s time to screw them (but not in a good way) and move on with your life.
GAYLE creates the perfect upbeat song to scream at the top of your lungs and relieve your frustrations, even if it’s not over an idiotic former love. This tune is also fitting for an ex-best friend, that terrible driver who cut you off earlier today, or the kid who didn’t do his share of the group project.
There are also two other song versions if you’re feeling particularly hostile and angry. The sung words are much more colorful.
6. “Counting Worms” by Knocked Loose
Nothing says stress relief more than letting out your inner dog. Arf arf. If you know, you know.
It’s okay. Let the stress out. Scream. Sing. Cry. Whatever you have to do. As a bunch of music junkies, we here at the Eagle Eye encourage you to channel your inner emotions through song. No where have we ever commended violence, but throwing something might help.
Be sure to check out this playlist, along with many others, on the Eagle Eye’s Spotify account.
The Eagle Eye is the student run newspaper of Lock Haven University.
