Brandy Clark's Your Life is a Record is a heartbreak project through and through. With the exception of a couple more lighthearted moments, the project examines every stage of a breakup, from the ...

There can be something deeply satisfying about gut-wrenching music and lovesick ballads. From singing, or sometimes screaming, along with the musicians to the poetic lyrics telling the story or ...

Sad songs bring us together. Here at Whiskey Riff, we often say "sad country songs make me happy," because they do. Of course, it's one thing to hurt your own feelings, but the connection you feel to ...

Some of the best sad music comes from 90s country songs. Sometimes we can all use a good cry to let out our emotions. And what better way than listening to some songs that make you cry? Take yourself ...

Ever hear a catchy, upbeat, and addictive song, only to find out that the lyrics are way sadder or more disturbing than you thought? It’s a common occurrence, to say the least. Let’s look at five ...

Accompanied only by an acoustic guitar, the song — presented without an official title — shows Cobain's natural knack for composition and performance. Watch the video and read the lyrics down toward ...

Taylor Swift’s new album is called The Tortured Poets Department, but that title could arguably describe her entire catalog. The 14-time Grammy winner is well-known for writing “tortured” song lyrics, ...

In his career, Elvis Presley covered a number of popular songs. He did not typically write his own music and so relied on lyrics written by others to build his career. One song he covered to great, ...

George Jones is hailed as the greatest country singer in the history of the genre. In his prime, he had one of the best voices anyone had ever heard. More importantly, he had immaculate control over ...