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5 Butt Rock Albums That I’m Convinced Could Cure the Male Loneliness Epidemic

The male loneliness epidemic is a real problem, and sometimes you need a little encouragement, like these 5 buttrock albums, to get you by.

By Stephen Andrew Galiher

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I want to get out in front of something right off the bat. This list is in no way meant to mock the male loneliness epidemic or ridicule butt rock. I take both very seriously.

There is real data that shows the increased isolation of men has a detrimental impact on collective mental health, and consequently, society at large. I would encourage you to learn more about it from organizations such as the American Institute for Boys and Men.

And as far as butt rock goes, well, that’s just what I grew up on, man. (Maybe you prefer to call it “dad rock” and that’s ok, too.) That post-grunge sound was all about big feelings, expressing yourself, and rock ‘n’ roll. It could definitely lean heavy on heartache, though, and that’s what brings us here.

I think butt rock has some healing qualities, and I think that these five albums could be the start of turning the tide on loneliness. Even if it’s just your personal loneliness. You matter, and your mental health matters. So read on, jam these records, and then talk to someone.

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