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- A rock song can serve as a wake-up call that many find gentler than jarring alarms.
- Effective rise-and-shine rock songs feature a driving beat, gradual buildup, and singable lyrics.
- The selection spans five decades and includes artists such as The White Stripes, Bad Brains, and Rage Against the Machine.
- For a calmer start, Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill" is included as a quieter option that still energizes.
