Top 10 Music Artists with the Most Depressing Music
As much as I love some of these artists their music makes me feel depressed even though I am not a depressed type of person.This list does NOT include music artists who may have 2-3 sad songs but their music isn't depressing for the most part - Metallica and Judas Priest, for example.
The Top Ten
Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. I love this band, And I agree that they create very powerfully depressing songs...But that's their style ( Not for all the songs by the way ) - Ananya
Especially Nutshell. You really can hear the depressing in Layne's voice there. I like them too! - Userguy44
Jar of flies can make you create a river of tears in a few seconds.
No Excuses has to be the more depressing grunge song I've ever heard.
Nutshell and Rotten Apple are pretty depressing. - Userguy44
Nirvana was an American grunge band that was formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. Nirvana disbanded after Kurt Cobain committed suicide in 1994. The drummer of the band, David Grohl, went on to start the Foo-Fighters, an alternative rock band. ...read more. In my opinion, Nirvana wasn't all that depressing until In Utero. A lot of the stuff before that was negative, but not really that depressing. Mainly just Teen Angst. But when they want to, yeah, it's very depressing alright.
They have a song titled 'I Hate Myself and I Want to Die'. And Kurt Cobain did kill himself. I'm surprised they're not #1. - truckturner
At least top three, but still great music!
Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (lead vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments), Colin Greenwoood (bass guitar), Phil Selway (drums), and Ed O'Brien (guitar). Street spirit and exit music are really depressing.
also no surprises, a wolf at the door and man of war give me the vibes as well
Oh yeah, there music can be very depressing to hear. It's something that you get used to. Very melancholic. - cjWriter1997
I just love their songs, They are very different and that's what makes them so great, Love 'em. - Ananya
Street Spirit is very depressing. - DarkBoi-X
Pink Floyd was an English progressive rock band formed in 1965 in London, England. They achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music. The band consisted of 5 members - David Gilmour (Vocals and Guitar), Syd Barrett (Vocals and Guitar), Nick Mason (Drums), Roger Waters ...read more. Oh my goodness! Pink Floyd is really depressing at times. I tried to get into the Wall by listening to it bit by bit but every night it would bring me down so now, I am afraid to listen to the third side of the vinyl.
Of course they are amazing but yeah - it can be a little bit depressing when it comes to lyrics - Ananya
Just the amount of songs about Mental illness and insanity.
One word: Animals
Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band consisted of singer Ian Curtis, guitarist and keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook, and drummer Stephen Morris. All of their songs are so dark and depressing.
Pretty bleak stuff, but influenced most indie/alt rock acts of the 90s.
Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1984 by singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Yes, another grunge band - to me grunge is the most depressing music subgenre. It doesn't mean bad though. - Metal_Treasure
Nine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock band and, founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. This should be number one - Soulstealer
Pearl Jam is a Alternative/Grunge Rock Band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990. The band had comprised of Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament. ...read more. Jeremy... - Ananya
Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock band formed in Norwood, Ontario in 1992 with a line-up consisting of guitarist and lead vocalist Adam Gontier, drummer and backing vocalist Neil Sanderson, and bassist Brad Walst. Their original name was Groundswell until they changed it to their current name in 1997. ...read more. There music is pretty depressing.I was raised off there music.
Three Days Grace is pretty depressing and some might like it. I love it.
Depressing fits their first three albums pretty well.
Staind was a Alternative Metal band formed in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1995. ...read more.The Contenders
Linkin Park is an American rock band formed in Agoura Hills, California, in 1996. The members currently include Mike Shinoda (vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar), Brad Delson (guitar), Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (bass), Joe Hahn (DJ) and Rob Bourdon (drums). Linkin Park are associated with a mixture of Alternative ...read more. Really great band, but yeah. All there songs are influenced by depression. And Chester Bennington killed himself. It surprises me that most fans had no idea he was crying out in pain in his music until his suicide. I noticed it as soon as I first heard them.
All there songs are about how bad life is. Seriously drains me. - Slipperyjack40
There lyrics are very depressing. I relate so much.
Literally all their songs. - Userguy44
Evanescence is an American rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by singer/pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. My Immortal is probably their most depressing song.
My Immortal was the first song that made me cry. Good song, but it’s so depressing. - Userguy44
Especially My Immortal. - allamassal
LOL they're not even close to being depressing. - SwagFlicks
Seether are a South African hard rock band founded in May 1999 in Pretoria, South Africa. The band originally performed under the name Saron Gas until 2002, when they adopted the Seether name.
Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo that is originally from Columbus, Ohio, who are best known for their songs "Stressed Out", "Heathens" and "Ride". Currently there are two members, Tyler Joseph (lead vocals, piano, keyboards, synthesizers, ukulele, bass and guitar) and Josh Dun (drums and ...read more. Its Depressing How Overrated These Sellouts Are - VideoGamefan5
Taco Bell saga is all I have to say, it’s probably the most deep and lyrical song ever
Some immature person added this here, TOP is not depressing at all.
No, Twenty One Pilots aren't depressing to me. - allamassal
Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy (January 23, 1998 - June 18, 2018), known professionally as XXXTentacion, and often referred to as X, was an American rapper, singer and songwriter. His newer songs are mainly focused on his mental health, and as time went on, you could see how his mental health drastically changed
My depression artist
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Lana Del Rey is a California based singer, songwriter, and model who currently resides in Malibu, California. She was born under the name Elizabeth Woolridge Grant to entrepreneur Robert England Jr. and Patricia Ann Hill in rural Lake Placid, New York on June 21, 1985. She has two siblings, Chuck and ...read more. Her music seems to always move me, to the point where I can't help but cry. You can feel the pain and beauty behind each lyric and cord. Truely an amazing artist!
Her songs are so good but depressing - BananaBrain
I am a depressing artist
Korn is an American Nu-Metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band's current lineup includes founding members Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Brian "Head" Welch, and Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, with the addition of Ray Luzier, who replaced the band's original member, David ...read more. I'm suprised they're not higher. Their music is very despressing. - Userguy44
Have you even seen some of their lyrics?... especially daddy has some pretty dark ones. they should be ranked higher
Porcupine Tree were an English rock band formed by musician Steven Wilson in 1987. The band began essentially as a solo project for Wilson, who created all of the band's music. This is some very gloomy stuff. Should definitely be up there in the top 5. But there amazing nonetheless.
These guys have some of the most emotional pieces prog has ever seen. Forget Pink Floyd, PT definitely should top this list.
Stone Temple Pilots was formed in San Diego, CA in 1989. ...read more.
Type O Negative was an American gothic/doom metal band formed in Brooklyn, New York City in 1989. Their lyrical emphasis on themes of romance, depression, and death resulted in the nickname "The Drab Four".
Basically everything about this guy is sad. Some of the most genuinely depressing lyricysm you'll ever hear, paired with soft, understated and subtle instrumentation that'll take any joy you had in you right out in a moment.
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is an English singer and songwriter. Graduating from the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in 2006, Adele was given a recording contract by XL Recordings after a friend posted her demo on Myspace the same year. She is best known with her international hit singles ...read more. Hearing Adele's songs now physically drains me and takes my mind to a dark place I desperately needed an escape from. I can't listen to any of her songs anymore. - Britgirl
Marilyn Manson is an American rock band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Formed in 1989 by frontman Marilyn Manson and Daisy Berkowitz, the group was originally named Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids with their theatrical performances gathering a local cult following in the early 1990s. ...read more. Not a fan, but their music is depressing.
My Chemical Romance was an American rock band from Jersey City, New Jersey, active from 2001 to 2013. For much of their career, the band consisted of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, bassist Mikey Way, and drummer Bob Bryar. Some of the most dark but life saving music out there.
They played depressive rock, black metal, dark ambient - Metal_Treasure
They are not the best of course, but they could deserve the top spot of the rank
They must be number 1. in this list. Such a genius duo.
They're fire
Richard Lamar Hawk, better known by his stage name Silentó, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He is best known for his debut single "Watch Me", which reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. I'm sorry this list had to be ruined by users who cannot shut up about the pop artists they hate. For someone who hates pop music, you guys sure do talk a lot about it. - cjWriter1997
His music is annoying, not depressing. What's really depressing is that Watch Me was even a thing. - allamassal
Another decent list that was ruined... by people that didn't focus on the POINT of the list in question.
Indeed. So depressing to hear that no talent arseclowns can get record deals and more money than most can dream of, while most talented musicians are currently working in fast food joints to keep themselves from starving. Not even Pink Floyd or Radiohead can compete with that. - Mrveteran
Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Imagine Dragons' lineup consists of lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, and drummer Daniel Platzman. I find these guys uplifting. All there songs have great meanings about never giving up and all make since. A Great influence for kids. I don't know what they're doing on this list. - Slipperyjack40
I like Imagine Dragons, but they aren't depressing at all. - Userguy44
Uplifting not depressing.
Amsterdam
His new album had a booklet instructing you, before listening to this album, among other things, to fast for 24 hours, drinking only water, and to listen to the album blindfolded, with noise-cancelling headphones.
Haven't done it yet, but I'm curious. The album uses binaural beats to induce trances in th listener, apparently. But not a happy trance. Hallucinations of death. - JoLeKosovo
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. Actually The Doors' music gets me kind of excited. Well at least their more energetic songs. - cjWriter1997
So much dark poetry! My father loves them but I just can't get it. Some of there songs are really good. But stuff like the Unknown Soldier brings me down. - Slipperyjack40
Extremely haunting. They have created some of the greatest art rock songs in history! But they are very depressive. I can't listen to them that often. - Slipperyjack40
Nothing is more depressing than a fat neurotic three legged cat
The Chainsmokers are an American DJ and production duo consisting of Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart. The EDM-pop duo achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song "#Selfie", which was a top twenty single in several countries. More talentless dummies who make godawful electronica, all the while being utter sellouts to the culture their first single initially mocked. Very depressing indeed. - Mrveteran
Ariana Grande-Butera, known professionally as Ariana Grande, is an American singer and actress. She was born on June 26th 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida to Joan Grande and Edward Butera. She is best known for her role as Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious and its spin-off show Sam & Cat. ...read more. A half-decent singer consigned to making such cruddy music? Yep, that's pretty depressing to me. - Mrveteran
Ariana Grande depressing? Not really... her music is quite upbeat but again all pop music is...
Ariana depressing? No, boring's more like it.
Her music isn't depressing (I am not her fan though). - Metal_Treasure
Monster Magnet is an American rock band. Hailing from Red Bank, New Jersey, the group was founded by Dave Wyndorf, John McBain and Tim Cronin.
Candlemass is an influential Swedish doom metal band established in Stockholm 1984 by bassist, songwriter and bandleader Leif Edling and drummer Matz Ekström. Well...They create powerfully magnificent songs, sometimes with elements of sadness...And that's really amazing! - Ananya
After all It's doom metal... - Ananya
Melanie Adele Martinez is an American singer and songwriter. Melanie Martinez auditioned for the American television vocal talent show The Voice and became a member of Team Adam. Shes my favorite
Ich + Ich is a German music duo consisting of soul singer Adel Tawil (former member of boygroup The Boyz) and producer and occasional vocalist Anette Humpe (formerly part of the influential Neue Deutsche Welle band Ideal), which was formed in 2003. Their style can be described as pop, soul, R'n'B or ...read more. Some of their topics:
Ex-drug addicts, lonely people, depressed people, breaking up, being in love with someone who doesn't love you back, self doubt, needing someone to hold on to,... all in very sad sounding and down tempo songs. - Martin_Canine
Eminem, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is an American rapper, actor and music producer born on October 17, 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Eminem has sold over 300 million records making him the bestselling hip-hop artist of all time. In addition to his solo career, he is a member of D12 and (with Royce ...read more. Depends on the song you're listening to. Songs like: Mockingbird, Stan, Like Toy Soldiers, and When I'm Gone are depressing.
But songs like: My Name is, Without Me, Untouchable, Lose Yourself, and Rap God aren't depressing.
Just Listen To Stan - VideoGamefan5
Sarah Ann McLachlan is a Canadian singer and songwriter known for her emotional ballads. As of 2009 she had sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Come on, 31 rlly
Xasthur is a black metal and acoustic project of American musician Scott Conner, formed in 1995. Xasthur was perhaps the most notable black metal group from America. In 2010, Conner announced the end of Xasthur, after 8 black metal albums. However, in 2015, Conner revived Xasthur as an acoustic project. ...read more. His music is probably one of the most depressing you can hear
Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte and Industrial Metal band consisting of Till Lindemann (vocals), Richard Kruspe (guitar), Paul Landers (guitar), Oliver Riedel (electric bass), Christoph Schneider (drums) and Christian Lorenz (keyboard), that formed in 1994 in Berlin . ...read more. Some of their power ballads can hit you hard
My Dying Bride are an English doom metal band formed in Bradford, England in 1990. To date, My Dying Bride have released twelve full-length studio albums, three EPs, one demo, one box set, four compilation albums, one live album, and one live CD/DVD release.
George Roger Waters is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. He is mostly known for being the secondary lead vocalist and bassist of Pink Floyd. Pink Floyd is at 1? The rest of the band' music wasn't depressing at all. Roger Waters single handedly wrote Animals, the Wall, and the Final Cut. They were just released under the Pink Floyd banner. The only thing sad that the rest of Pink floyd did was Division Bell. Melancholy, but no where near as draining as So here's stuff
Referring to the slowcore/post-rock band. Their first and (unfortunately) only album "Ghostless" is some of the most heartbreaking and soul-crushing music ever made. The story of the band is also depressing, as one of their members, Christoph Florian Rehse, commited suicide before the release of “Ghostless”. - FromScytheToSceptre
Danzig is an American heavy metal band, formed in 1987 in Lodi, New Jersey, United States. The band is the musical outlet for singer and songwriter Glenn Danzig, preceded by the horror punk bands the Misfits and Samhain. He sounds like a darker and heavier version of Jim Morrison so most of his music is also depressing to me but not all songs - he has some pretty sexy songs (She Rides) and other songs that aren't depressing. I like his voice very much. - Metal_Treasure
Ummm not to me - Ananya
Black Sabbath were a Heavy Metal band formed in Birmingham, England in 1968 by guitarist and songwriter Tony Iommi, singer John "Ozzy" Osbourne, bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward. ...read more. Black Sabbath aren't exactly depressing... my favourite band but it's more haunting than depressing.