Divorced Dad Rock: BANGERZ

This playlist is dedicated to divorced dads and daughters who had to listen to this on the way to swim practice

“Divorced Dad Rock: BANGERZ” is a power-packed collection of emotionally charged post-grunge hits and mainstream rock anthems that defined mid-2000s radio. Featuring the heart-on-sleeve balladry of Daughtry and Lifehouse, the gravelly angst of Nickelback classics like “Far Away” and “Burn It to the Ground,” and the fist-pumping grit of Creed and Papa Roach, this playlist walks the line between late-night reflection and tailgate-ready energy.

Whether it’s the pleading vocals of “Lips of an Angel,” contemplative moments like “It’s Been Awhile,” or the unapologetic swagger of “Rockstar” and “Sorry,” this mix delivers all the melodrama and crunch that made this era of rock a staple of car stereos and bar jukeboxes. Nostalgic, gritty, and undeniably catchy, it’s the kind of playlist that throws on a faded leather jacket and cranks the volume way up.