power ballads
Slow, dramatic songs
Power ballads are rock songs that combine emotional, often romantic lyrics with dramatic musical builds—typically starting soft and swelling to a passionate chorus.
Popular in the 1980s and early 1990s, they feature soaring vocals, guitar solos, and anthemic choruses meant to evoke strong feelings: Every wedding DJ has a power ballad ready for the slow dance.
- soulfulExpressing deep emotion
- emotionalShowing strong feelings
- emotional climaxPeak intensity of feeling
- arenasEnclosed event venues
- lightersHandheld ignition devices
heartbreak · torch song · slow tempo · concerts · karaoke · epic · vocal harmonies · stadiums · slow dance · hair bands · big hair · anthemic · heavy metal music · bridges · crescendo · verses · concert tours · stadium rock
- songssong, songs, tune, melody, ditty
- 70s RockLed Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, The Who
- 80sbig hair, mullets, shoulder pads, new wave, synth-pop
- compilationsanthology, compilation, anthologies, collection, collected stories
- retro musicdisco, funk, Motown, doo-wop, soul
- soft rockAir Supply, Barry Manilow, Carole King, Chicago, Fleetwood Mac
power balladshardcore punk
Fast aggressive rock subgenre
punk rock · thrash metal · grindcore · speed metal · garage rock
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