23 Best Filter Songs: The Ultimate Playlist

Updated at: 01/04/2025

Filter, the iconic alternative rock band from the 90s, left an undeniable mark on music history. Their blend of driving guitars, haunting melodies, and Richard Patrick's distinctive vocals created a sound both powerful and emotionally resonant, resonating with a generation searching for something raw and real. From their early days, Filter quickly gained notoriety for their intense live performances and a sound that transcended genre boundaries, earning them a dedicated following. This list celebrates their enduring legacy and the musical diversity that defines their catalog, introducing their unique brand of alternative rock to a new generation of listeners. We’ve curated a selection of tracks that showcase Filter's evolution, from their angsty beginnings to their more polished later work, encompassing the breadth of their artistic journey, much like the evolution from the raw energy of one unforgettable anthem to the sophisticated groove of another. The emotional depth and sonic landscapes they explored are what make their music so timeless.

Their music remains captivating because it evokes a visceral response; whether it's the cathartic release of a powerful ballad or the infectious energy of their more upbeat numbers, Filter’s songs have a way of making you feel. This list isn’t just about highlighting their biggest hits; it’s about appreciating the nuanced artistry that propelled them to fame and continues to inspire awe. Whether you’re a longtime fan rediscovering old favorites or a newcomer eager to delve into their discography, this curated selection will offer an unforgettable musical experience. Prepare to be moved, captivated, and ultimately convinced that Filter deserves a prominent place in any music lover's collection.

  • Shape of You
    1

    Shape of You

    Ed Sheeran

    2017

    ÷ (Deluxe)

  • Uptown Funk
    2

    Uptown Funk

    Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

    2014

  • Wake Me Up
    3

    Wake Me Up

    Avicii

    2013

    True

  • November Rain
    4

    November Rain

    Guns N' Roses

    1991

    Use Your Illusion I

  • Smells Like Teen Spirit
    5

    Smells Like Teen Spirit

    Nirvana

    1991

    Nevermind (Remastered)

  • Bohemian Rhapsody
    6

    Bohemian Rhapsody

    Queen

    1975

    A Night At The Opera (Deluxe Remastered Version)

  • Sweet Child O' Mine
    7

    Sweet Child O' Mine

    Guns N' Roses

    1987

    Appetite For Destruction

  • Billie Jean
    8

    Billie Jean

    Michael Jackson

    1982

    Thriller

  • Livin' On A Prayer
    9

    Livin' On A Prayer

    Bon Jovi

    1986

    Slippery When Wet

  • Back In Black
    10

    Back In Black

    AC/DC

    1980

    Back In Black

  • Hotel California
    11

    Hotel California

    Eagles

    1976

    Hotel California (2013 Remaster)

  • Hey Jude
    12

    Hey Jude

    The Beatles

    1968

    With The Beatles (Remastered)

  • Imagine
    13

    Imagine

    John Lennon

    1971

    Imagine

  • Under the Bridge
    14

    Under the Bridge

    Red Hot Chili Peppers

    1991

    Blood Sugar Sex Magik (Deluxe Edition)

  • Gimme All Your Lovin'
    15

    Gimme All Your Lovin'

    ZZ Top

    1983

    Eliminator

  • Stairway to Heaven
    16

    Stairway to Heaven

    Led Zeppelin

    1971

    Led Zeppelin IV (Deluxe Edition)

  • What's Going On
    17

    What's Going On

    Marvin Gaye

    1971

    What's Going On

  • Like a Rolling Stone
    18

    Like a Rolling Stone

    Bob Dylan

    1965

    Highway 61 Revisited

  • Hey Man Nice Shot
    19

    Hey Man Nice Shot

    Filter

    1995

  • Take a Picture
    20

    Take a Picture

    Filter

    1998

  • Purple Haze
    21

    Purple Haze

    Jimi Hendrix

    1967

  • Where Do We Go
    22

    Where Do We Go

    Filter

    2008

  • The Best Things
    23

    The Best Things

    Filter

    2002