A New Era of Dad Rock – A Father’s Day Playlist

A New Era of Dad Rock – A Father’s Day Playlist (Retro to Relevant)

Father’s Day is fast approaching. A great way to celebrate is along to some great ultimate dad rock tunes!

Regtransfers, the private number plate company, has created the “Ultimate Dad Rock Driving Playlist for Father’s Day,” which you can see below. This is a wonderful and surprising blend of nostalgic but also contemporary Spotify songs.

What is Dad Rock?

Before we get into the actual tunes selected for this Father’s Day playlist, we need to define “dad rock”. Typically, older generations’ (particularly dads’) favourite music has long been referred to as “dad rock” in this context. This genre usually consists of classic rock music, which is characterised by guitars, real drumming, and a straightforward rock sound. This has of course developed with time and each new generation.

Usually, every generation always has something negative to say about the music of the one before it. But with time, its own music taste become the next “dad rock” too… What was once considered bold and daring is now seen with nostalgia instead.

The “dad rock” badge is usually worn with pride by many fathers and grandfathers. They still love this music and its enduring appeal. There’s also a growing appreciation for the “dad rock” genre with as seen by the rise in popularity of dad rock CDs and playlists.

As dads get older, so does the next generation of “dad rock” music. This can make some dads feel a bit old, but their music is still relevant and enjoyed by many.

Let’s look at some of the most memorable songs from the scary repertoire that are now categorised as “Dad Rock.”

Some Surprising Songs that are Now in the Dad Rock Category

Even though Limp Bizkit’s “Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle)” has been around for more than 20 years, it could appear too modern for dad rock. The inclusion of Blur’s “Song 2” and Green Day’s “American Idiot” in the mix shows that early 2000s hits have become dad rock mainstays.

You may be astonished to hear that songs you used to love, like “Morning Glory” by Oasis or “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chilli Peppers, are now considered dad rock. The unexpected selections of “Oh My God” by Kaiser Chiefs and “Stupid Girl” by Garbage show how dad rock’s boundaries have expanded.

Two 2000s hits, “Chelsea Dagger” by The Fratellis and “All the Small Things” by Blink-182, have earned a place in the dad rock hall of fame. The fact that covers of Alien Ant Farm’s “Smooth Criminal” and Sum 41’s “In Too Deep” make the list further evidence that the early 2000s marked a turning point in the development of dad rock.

Additionally, even more contemporary songs, such as “Somebody Told Me” by The Killers and “Learn to Fly” by Foo Fighters, have met the requirements. Dad rock classics like ‘This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race’ by Fall Out Boy and ‘Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)’ by The Offspring should not be overlooked either.

Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is a timeless classic, while Bowling for Soup’s “The Girl All The Bad Guys Want” is a fun addition. “Numb” by Linkin Park, which shows how dad rock has influenced nu-metal, closes off the set.

Where Did the Name Dad Rock Originate from?

The term was first used to mock older generations’ musical preferences, especially those of dads who were devoted to bands from the 1970s and 1980s. Imagine a parent telling anybody who would listen, “They just don’t make music like they used to,” while sporting faded jeans and an old tour t-shirt. That’s what it was like…

Early in the new millennium, music writers and internet forums popularised the phrase “dad rock” to describe vintage rock tunes that men still liked when they were older too. It was a parody on the idea that your taste in music becomes set in stone at a certain age, generally around 20 and that it stays like that for life. Artists like as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and The Eagles were often at the focus of the “dad rock” debate in the 2000s.

But throughout time, the meaning of the phrase changed to have a more positive meaning. For many, what started out as a somewhat derogatory moniker has now become a badge of honour. Dads began to embrace the idea and wear their title of “dad rock” like a medal. After all, these were the bands and the songs that embodied their childhood and young adulthood. These tunes provided the soundtrack for their carefree years and therefore function as a comforting background to their current family life.

“Dad rock” is charming because it’s transparent and it is not restricted to a certain era or genre. Though it may have started with classic rock in the 1960s and 1970s, it has since spread to include heavy metal in the 1980s, grunge in the 1990s, and even punk in the early 2000s. In short, if you’re old enough to be a parent, the music you listened to as a child is now known as “dad rock”, whichever genre it’s from. It’s an evolving goal that changes with each new generation.

The Dad Rock Father’s Day Playlist

Do you remember the music that you used to blast over your Ford Fiesta’s speakers back in the early 2000s? Even if it seems like a distant memory, you’re no longer as young as you thought you were, but what if you accepted that?

This Father’s Day, why not utilise the time you spend in your car teaching your kids about the music your father used to like and what you grew up with? Enjoy the “dad rock” together as a family and hopefully the kids will be rocking along instead of moaning!

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