Today, we will be revealing the five best examples of the intriguing phenomenon known as the black metal ballad, though it might seem like a contradiction in terms. A decent list of self-proclaimed ...

They’re majestic, often misunderstood, and undeniably awesome - but to most of us, they’re known as power ballads. Any list of killer power ballads has to include some absolute titans of the genre. We ...

The book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono includes an interview from 1980. During the interview, he was asked about “If I Fell.” “That’s my first attempt at a ...

The Rolling Stones built their reputation by playing blue-blooded rock music. Yet many of their No. 1 hits were heartstring-tugging ballads. Here are some of The Rolling Stones’ best ballads from ...

If we’re being completely honest, power ballads are responsible for some of the most resonant music-listening experiences in the entire world. They’re a beautiful blend of sentiment and obviousness, a ...

Madonna has never been known for delivering memorable movie performances or impactful power ballads. And that’s OK! Not everyone can be good at everything. However, she’s made some noble efforts over ...

This essay considers the notable commercial success that the Elizabethan author Thomas Deloney achieved with a number of ballads in which he represented female voices. These ballads appear to have ...