Slow songs didnt just rock the 80's, it rocked the 90's, 2000's and present day! Usually the rock ballads are what climb the rock charts and move to the pop charts. Some will say the ballads are a form of selling out or what have you but ballads for me are a way for the artist to show another side of their talent. Ballad: A song narrating a story that can be dramatic, funny or romantic, \nSentimental Ballad: is a more emotional style dealing with romantic intimate relationships.\nPower Ballad: an emotional rock song delivered with powerful vocals.