The Top 15 Songs to Get You Pumped Up
January 28, 2008 by jkingsbury
There are moments in life when you need to get jacked up. They could be when you’re preparing for a big presentation, going to the gym, getting ready for a big game, going out for a run or just needing to feel the blood and adrenaline rushing through your veins to remind you that you are alive.
Music consisting of a pattern of sounds and silences constructed into an art form is the most consistent way that I know to get amped up. A top 10 list is too restrictive, so I busted out 15 highly diversified, high-octane songs to get you pumped up (in no particular order). Enjoy.
“Killing in the Name of” by Rage Against the Machine
Zach de la Rocha brings an unbridled fire that rages through his lyrics, and his pleas for activism make you want to take on the whole world. With a war waging in Iraq, there is no better time than now to dust off this track and listen to Zach’s poetic guttural overture to think and act for ourselves and not do what we’re told. Link to song
“Blood” by Pearl Jam
“Blood” is Eddie Vedder’s punch in a 1-2 combination that knocks you down to the canvas looking for oxygen. If you want to lift a small Volkswagen off the ground or just need to get amped at the gym, this track will get you there. This is one of the craziest songs I’ve seen live in concert. With the combination of a strobe light in the background and Eddie going ballistic, the crowd was worked up into such a frenzy that the riot police subsequently quelled with a pepper bomb (like a stink bomb but filled with OC gas). Link to song
“Rock N Roll Star” by Oasis
Oasis bangs out this masterpiece that reminds you what you really wanted to be as a kid. You’ll want to take your car and drive really far but there’s no easy way out. Link to song
“For Reasons Unknown” by The Killers
The Killers crank out an anthem of longing for that time when things were right and perfect with that special someone. With one deep breath and one big step, Brandon Flowers will get you up and jumping for when your heart beat like it used too. Link to song
“Where the Streets Have No Name” by U2
There is never enough that can be said about this magnum opus. The best is the live version from Boston. You could tear down walls and build and burn down love with this as your soundtrack. Because really, it’s all you can do. Link to song
“Kickstart My Heart” by Motley Crue
Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars and Tommy Lee created one of the best songs to get you pumped up ever. Their hard-living lifestyle and general decadence was the inspiration for this 80’s anthem.
“In 1987, Sixx suffered a near-fatal heroin overdose. He was declared legally dead on the way to the hospital, but one medic refused to give up and gave Sixx two shots of adrenaline to the heart, bringing him back to life. His few minutes in death were the inspiration for the band’s song “Kickstart My Heart.” [via Wikipedia]
Play it loud enough and you might even be tempted to sky dive naked from an airplane. Link to song
“Rock and Roll” by Led Zeppelin
“Rock and Roll” is how the west was won. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham bust onto the scene in 1968 and we’ve been counting our lucky stars ever since. This should be your first track that you listen to when you get behind the wheel of a Porsche, Ferrari or Lamborghini for the first time. Crank it all the way up, stomp the gas pedal to the floorboard and beg the cops to catch you as you wave them the middle finger. They might carry you back to jail, but you won’t forget about the time you rock and rolled. Link to song
“Soldier” by Eminem
Eminem’s “Soldier” is a perfect workout song. You’ll get so jacked up that your shoulders will hold so much, won’t budge, never fall or fold up. Even if your collar bones crush or crumble. Link to song
“Hit ‘Em Up” by Tupac
Tupac’s “Hit ‘Em Up” is a lyrical assault on Biggie Smalls. 2Pac accused Biggie of setting him up in regards to his shooting in 1994. What’s better than a revenge song to get you pumped up? Nothing because you’re about to feel the wrath of a menace. Link to song
“Master of Puppets” by Metallica
“Master of Puppets” is one of the first songs I listened to as a teenager. Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield kick off this killer track with what Total Guitar magazine called “the greatest riff of all time.” If it doesn’t get your blood pumping, you’re clinically dead. Link to song
“Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
Gun’s N’ Roses gives Metallica a run for their money with “Welcome to the Jungle.” You know where you are? You’re in the jungle, baby. You’re gonna die. There’s not much I can add to top your appetite for destruction. Link to song
“Cochise” by Audioslave
“Cochise” can best be illustrated by watching the music video. Fireworks mixed with a devilish bass line and Chris Cornell’s throaty rage to go and save yourself. Can you ask for much more? Link to song
“Feeling This” by Blink 182
Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker lay all out on “Feeling This.” Show me the bedroom floor. Show me the bathroom mirror. “Feeling This” will show you the way you move. And that I got no regret right now. Link to song
“A Decade Under the Influence” by Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday delivers with “A Decade Under the Influence.” Adam Lazzara and John Nolan’s screaming back and forth that they got a bad feeling about this takes angst to the next level. Juices will be sure to be flowing. Link to song
“Johnny B. Goode” by Jimi Hendrix
Finally, Jimi Hendrix finishes off with a live rendition of Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode.” Asking the crowd if it’s too loud, they respond “No way!” Ranked by Rolling Stone as the 7th greatest song of all time, the guitar licks and driving beat will have you yelling, “Go, go, Johnny, go, go!” It’s literally a rock-and-roll version of the American dream. For that blessing, we can never give Chuck Berry enough praise. Link to song
Did I leave something off the list? Feel free to leave a comment with your top songs to get you pumped up.
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Great list. I also like:
1. Triumph - Wu Tang Clan (quite possibly the best group rap song ever!)
2. Machinehead - Bush (this usually get’s me going)
3. Lose Yourself - Eminem (c’mon who doesn’t know that beginning part by heart?)
4. We Are the Champions - Queen (Classic)
5. Limp Bizkit - Faith (think I broke a table at a Karaoke place singing this.)
Fort Minor-Remember the Name
Gangstar - Mass Appeal
B.O.B - Outkast
Hate Me Now - Nas
Till I Collapse - Eminem
constant rotation on my ipod.
-Welcome to the Jungle, GNR. I 2nd this one.
-Triumph, Wu Tang. I 2nd this one too.
-Masta Ace, Born to Roll. When the album title is Slaughtahouse, nuff said.
-Uptown Anthem, Naughty by Nature. When I’m feeling violent.
-Sober, Tool. Best song while playing video games.
My 2007 goes to:
Pinback- All albums
http://www.myspace.com/pinback
Blackalicious- Blazing Arrow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDv2s35zPCM
Emery- I’m just a Man.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3Er7S7z56w
Ratatat- Classics
[http://www.myspace.com/ratatatmusic]
Dance Gavin Dance- Downtown Battle Mountain
[http://www.myspace.com/dancegavindance]
gotta add:
Emery- I’m just a Man.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv1YQxWspgs
PLUS HERES MY [Last.fm] RSS/xml feed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv1YQxWspgs
Lydia has an awesome selection of music:
http://www.last.fm/listen/user/skyvillain/personal
Ah…brings me back to the good ol’ Football days. Here are a few more….
Toxicity - System of a Down
http://youtube.com/watch?v=IJmt3dr9XYQ
EVERY Rage song
Slayer and Pantera for just pure madness
And the ultimate: WHIPLASH by Metallica (only on some Kill Em All Albums)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=z2CajAg9TDc
I forgot about Debaser by the Pixies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mCoOlUjhlc
“Asterick”, by M83.
http://miramadethis.com/media/asterick.mp3
I don’t suggest listening to this on a daily basis, though. It can get you addicted. And by the end of day, you’ll max out your energy.
I like those types of songs ‘mira’ where could i find more?
good stuff..
Is this your creation?
awesome,..I just found it…
What other types of music do you listen to?
Do you have a Last.fm account?
heres mine:
http://www.last.fm/user/redescape/
Hey David. Cool playlist on your last.FM, especially diggin’ “Pingback”. You’re probably the 3rd person that I personally know who listens to metal. Reminds me of my friend who’s a fan of Dragon Force (or something like that?). :)
I usually listen to epic/instrumental rock (i.e, Godspeed, you black emperor and Mogwai) to get me either relaxed or pumped.
I’m not registered anywhere w/ a music playlist, but uh… the closest would be: http://www.thesixtyone.com/johnnywolfe/collection/22236/
Please please please come to www.FindLikeminds.com and add these songs!!
There are several songs that can get me pumped as hell. I’m surprised this one wasn’t on the list.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Pt-NvcuDVBc
Clubbed to Death by Rob Dougan.
Gets adrenaline in me every time I listen to it. Man, it’s so awesome.
. A Perfect Circle - Passive
. Professional Murder Music - Slow
. Saliva - Your Disease
. Nickelback feat. Kid Rock - Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting
. Nine Inch Nails - Wish
. Prodigy - Smack By B*tch
. Incubus - Pardon Me
. Seether - Remedy
. Godsmack - Straight Out of Line
. Muse - Hysteria
. Feeder - Brand New Car
. Everclear - The Boys are Back in Town
. Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name Of | Agreed.
. Limp Bizkit - Take A Look Around
. Placebo - Every You Every Me
You deserve to be “pumped up” the arse for your bad taste in music.
beaten to the punch.
get a new music taste, guys… seriously
Seven Nations Army by The White Stripes
How did this not make these lists? This is “the pumped up song”
OK well Classics of all time #1’s for lifting are:
1. Master of Puppets - Metallica
2. The Trooper - Iron Maiden
3. Fade to black - Metallica
4. Enter Sandman - Metallica
5. Welcome to the Jungle - Guns and Roses (every body’s fav)
6. Walk - Pantera
7. The Glass Prison - Dream Theatre
8. Chop Suey - System of a Down
9. Holy Wars… The Punishment Due - Magedeth
10. Cowboys From Hell - Pantera (A MUST HAVE!)
11. Iron Man - Black Sabbath
12. Dig - Mudvayne
15. Through the Fire and the Flames - Dragon Force
Ok guess heres some new songs…..so go get that Ipod/Mp3 player and get Pumped!
Nice on the Rage, but check out “Know Your Enemy” and for Eminem “Till I Collapse”. But if you want a song that will make you run through a brick wall and just go crazy listen the “Anger” by Downset.
When Worlds Collide - Powerman5000
Space Lord - Monster Magnet
Joker and the Thief - Wolfmother
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx - Dragonforce (too many to name, just look them up)
Hell’s Bells - AC/DC (intro)
Mindfreak - TV Theme Song
I listen to a lot of the songs already listed, so I won’t repeat them.
Fatboy Slim-right here right now/Praise you
Fort Minor- remember The Name
The Glass Prison - Dream Theatre
1. lamb of god - redneck
2. chamaira - pure hatred
3. behemoth - the nephilim rising
4. lamb of god - beating on death’s door
5. biggie - victory
6. baltimore club - don’t make me kill
7. dying fetus - born in a casket
8. lamb of god - ruin
9. metallica - enter sandman
10. bring me the horizon - eyeless
11. easy e - still cruisin
12. dying fetus - judgement day
13. trivium - pillars of serpents
Reqieum For a dream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DUDE THIS IS THE FUCKING BEST SONG TO GET PPUMPED UP
it starts off slow and the tempo gets like WOAH!
Thats a pretty good one but another great song that could be on the list is Rock and Roll all night-Kiss and also TNT-ACDC
Till I Collapse- Eminem
Remember The Name- Fort Minor
Lose Yourself- Eminem
Harder Than You Think- Public Enemy-listen this is very good
And Of course- Eye Of The Tiger-Survivor
Ashes- five finger death punch
Can’t Be Touched- roy jones jr.
Crawling- linkin park
Heart of a Champion- nelly
Down with the sickness- disturbed
White Knuckles- five finger death punch
Go Hard, Go Home- roy jones jr.
you guys named alot of good ones, but there needs to be a group (besides powerman5000) that just makes FUCKING AMAZING songs to get you pumped up
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