Autumn songs that were hits in the 2000s. Classic fall tunes and recommended popular tracks.
From the 1990s, when CDs sold like hotcakes, into the 2000s, when the shift to digital gradually took hold.
As more people began enjoying music on digital music players, cell phones, and YouTube, the music industry truly entered a turning point.
In this article, we’ll introduce hit autumn songs from the 2000s, a time when the way we listened to music began to change.
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks—from songs that evoke the slightly wistful mood of fall to tunes many people downloaded to their phones.
You might just reunite with the songs that colored your youth.
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Autumn songs that were hits in the 2000s. Classic autumn tracks and recommended popular songs (1–10)
Have you seen the crimson-red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN
While it carries a somewhat wistful atmosphere, it’s a song filled with hope.
Motoo Fujiwara’s delicate vocals and melody seep into the heart.
Released in June 2008, it was included on the album “aurora arc.” At live performances, parts of the lyrics are sometimes changed, which is one of the charms that offers fans a fresh experience.
Listening to it while gazing at the sky on an autumn evening will likely let you immerse yourself even more deeply in the song’s world.
Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS
From tricky rock tunes to deep, expansive ballads, RADWIMPS—a four-piece rock band drawing attention for their broad musicality and approach—deliver a track that stands out.
Featured on their major-label debut album, “RADWIMPS 3: Mujintou ni Motte Iki Wasureta Ichimai,” the title refers to “September 3,” the date of the band’s first-ever solo concert.
The lyrics, which vividly depict an autumn landscape, pair with the airy guitar sound to evoke a nostalgic feeling.
Simple yet showcasing the band’s remarkable expressive power, it’s a hidden gem among autumn songs.
cosmos (flower)Moriyama Naotaro
This is a song by Naotaro Moriyama that delicately depicts an autumn scene.
Released in November 2002, the track had a modest start, debuting at No.
80, but went on to reach No.
1 in its ninth week—an achievement not seen in 13 years since KAN’s “Ai wa Katsu.” The lyrics capture the small, everyday moments, and Moriyama’s characteristically gentle voice beautifully conveys both the wistfulness and warmth of autumn.
As you watch flowers blooming on the balcony sway in the wind, why not reflect on the bond you share with someone dear?
Autumn songs that were hits in the 2000s. Classic autumn tracks and recommended popular songs (11–20)
crescent moonayaka
This is the fourth single by singer-songwriter Ayaka, chosen as the theme song for the information program “Mirai Kansoku Tsunagaru TV @ Human.” The song won the Best New Artist Award at the 2006 Japan Record Awards, and its wistful melody evokes the long nights of autumn.
Centered on a long-distance relationship, the lyrics have a vivid realism that conjures up scenes not only for those who’ve experienced it, but even for those who haven’t.
The brilliant metaphor likening a flip phone’s shape to a crescent moon feels very of its time, and this sentimental ballad is sure to stir your emotions.
Maplesupittsu
This is the 19th single by Spitz, a four-piece rock band known for numerous tie-ins including the opening theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV as well as theme and insert songs for various TV dramas.
It was released as a double A-side single with Spica, which was not included on any album, and was cut from their 8th album, Fake Fur.
The band sound—layered over piano tones and carrying a somewhat dry atmosphere—evokes a melancholic autumn landscape.
With a catchy yet wistful chorus that lingers in your ears, it’s an emotional number.
language of flowersMr.Children
A four-piece rock band whose name combines words with opposite meanings to signify “not bound by form” and “uncategorizable”—this is a song by Mr.Children.
It’s included on their 11th album, “Shifuku no Oto,” and its gentle vocals and ensemble feel so soothing.
The lyrics, themed around autumn scenery and parting, match the nostalgic atmosphere of the arrangement, likely leaving listeners with a sentimental feeling.
Though an album track, it distills Mr.Children’s appeal into a number that evokes the essence of autumn.
red-orangeACIDMAN
A track distinguished by an emotive melody that evokes an autumn dusk.
The vocals, captivating with their unique timbre, sink deeply into the listener’s heart.
Released in October 2002, the piece was also included on the album “Sou.” It offers a musical experience akin to viewing an autumn landscape painting, making it perfect for a leisurely listen on long autumn nights.
If you want to immerse yourself in ACIDMAN’s world, be sure to give it a listen.