A Collection of 175R’s Heart-Stirring Anthems [Youth Punk]
Are you familiar with the rock band 175R, formed in 1998?
They’re one of the standout groups that defined the early-2000s youth punk rock boom.
If you spent your youth around that time, chances are you listened to their songs a lot back then.
True to the “youth punk” label, everything—from the lyrics to the overall vibe and the guitar phrases—has that irresistible charm that tightens your chest and fills you with nostalgia.
In this article, our editorial team has carefully selected 175R’s most popular tracks as well as must-hear recommendations.
For those who remember the era, it’s a blast from the past; for younger listeners, it’s a fresh playlist.
Take your time and give it a listen!
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175R’s Heart-Pounding Anthems Compilation [Youth Punk] (11–20)
Freedom175R
175R’s indie debut single “From North Nine States” was their first nationwide release, putting the Kitakyushu-born band on the map across Japan.
It even hit No.
1 on the Oricon Indie Chart for three consecutive weeks! The lead track “Freedom,” included on this classic record, is a quintessential melodic hardcore song with all-English lyrics.
It’s a work that could be called the roots of their image as a youth-punk band.
Many people likely got hooked on 175R starting with this release.
A must-listen for kids who love ’90s melodic hardcore!
YOUR SONG175R
“YOUR SONG,” included on the indie-era 2002 album “Go!upstart!”—which debuted at No.
6 on the Oricon charts—is a straightforward melodic hardcore track that captures the rush of youth.
The moment it flips from the tempo-slowing intro into a blistering high-speed beat, your energy shoots through the roof—fists-in-the-air stuff.
The earnest, slightly raw chorus hits you right in the gut, too.
The rough edges make it all the more direct and piercing.
Soak in the nostalgia and that youthful, energetic blast all at once!
GLORY DAYS175R
“GLORY DAYS,” released in 2004 as their fourth major-label single, is a track that fuses ska and melodic hardcore, racing forward with a refreshing sense of speed from the very beginning.
Depicting the road to seizing glory, the song was reportedly created after being deeply moved by actress Rei Yoshii’s experience battling leukemia.
Keeping that in mind as you listen to the lyrics makes them hit even harder.
It’s a work I’d like people to hear when they’ve stumbled and feel on the verge of giving up.
graffiti175R
Also included on their fourth full-length album, 7-SEVEN-, this is their seventh major-label single.
Its arrangement is superb, with memorable, ear-catching guitar arpeggios and a lyrical melody that perfectly matches the graduation-themed lyrics.
The simple song structure and performance highlight the message of the words, naturally prompting listeners to overlay the song with their own memories.
It’s a pleasant number that colors a page of youth everyone can relate to.
ANNIVERSARY175R
A song written to accompany the release of the best-of album “175R BEST ‘ANNIVERSARY 1998-2018,’” produced to commemorate the band’s 20th anniversary.
Its straight-up, coming-of-age lyrics—unchanged since the band’s formation—its exhilarating sense of speed, and a punk sound grounded in musicality honed over time will get your adrenaline pumping.
Universal themes that never go out of style and high-quality, straightforward melodies have the power to resonate not only with listeners of their own generation but also with younger audiences.
It’s a heart-stirring rock tune that’s also recommended as an introduction to 175R.
Summer Phantom175R
Right from the start, this piece bursts with a summery vibe—it’s “Natsu no Maboroshi,” included on the single “SUMMER VACATION,” the first release after their 2017 comeback.
It’s a melodic, high-energy uptempo track brimming with the kind of exhilarating freshness that’s quintessentially 175R.
In contrast to the high-tension melody, the slightly bittersweet lyrics about meetings and partings create an emotional gap that really squeezes your heart.
It’s a work that proves they’re still a youth-driven punk band running at the front lines.
A Collection of 175R’s Heartwarming Anthems [Youth Punk] (21–30)
Stand By You!!SHAKALABBITS,175R
This is a song released in 2002 in collaboration with SHAKALABBITS, who were popular in the indie scene at the time alongside 175R.
Despite being an indie release, it reached No.
5 on the Oricon charts, making it an important track that brought both bands wider recognition.