Debut song of a Japanese band from the 80s
Japan in the 1980s was in the midst of a full-blown band boom.
Many people likely started playing instruments because they admired bands like BOØWY and THE BLUE HEARTS.
This time, we’re showcasing a lineup of bands that debuted in the ’80s all at once.
It’s a roundup perfect for a nostalgic look back or for falling in love with them all over again.
Playlist
| Debut song of a Japanese band from the 80s | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | TO-SEARCHBUCK-TICK |  play_arrow | BUCK-TICK went major in 1987… |
| 2 | Titus GroanVelle Witch |  play_arrow | The decadent worl… depicted in British Gothic novels |
| 3 | huge nuisanceUNICORN |  play_arrow | “Dai Meiwaku” was released on April 29, 1989... |
| 4 | Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | “Linda Linda” was relea… on May 1, 1987 |
| 5 | TechnopolisYellow Magic Orchestra |  play_arrow | "TECHNOPOLIS" was in January 1979… |
| 6 | Honky-Tonky CrazyBOØWY |  play_arrow | "Honky-Tonky Crazy" is, 1… |
| 7 | Love Dance HallCHEESE |  play_arrow | A girl who drew attention in Tokyo’s indie scene... |
| 8 | CandyC-C-B |  play_arrow | “Candy” was released on June 1, 1983… |
| 9 | Lion of FridayTM NETWORK |  play_arrow | Friday's Lion (Take it to… |
| 10 | OVER ALIVETHE ZOLGE |  play_arrow | THE ZOLGE, a punk record driven by raw initial impulse |
| 11 | The Ugly Ducklingkamaitachi |  play_arrow | A punk song depicting feelings of alienation with fairy-tale motifs |
| 12 | 4:35CORNETS |  play_arrow | Formed in 1986, by CORNETS... |
| 13 | Echo of the Emeraldsaboten |  play_arrow | Cacti that began their activities around 1981. 19… |
| 14 | Frustrated Snow Whiteōto shojo dan |  play_arrow | The pent-up frustration borne by a fairy-tale heroine erupts in a fierce sa… |
| 15 | numbersekiri |  play_arrow | A song sharpened to the extreme with a punkish sound… |
| 16 | You’re a TV kid.THE BOOM |  play_arrow | “Kimi wa TV-kko” was on May 21, 1989… |
| 17 | Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu |  play_arrow | Gizagiza Heart no Komoriuta was in September 1983… |
| 18 | I CAN BEkome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | “I·CAN·BE” is October 2, 1985… |
| 19 | Love is the work of the heart.ra mu |  play_arrow | "Love is a matter of the heart" was on February 24, 1988… |
| 20 | GET THE GLORYLAUGHIN’ NOSE |  play_arrow | A signature song of LAUGHIN’ NOSE that stirs the soul |
| 21 | BE MY BABYCOMPLEX |  play_arrow | "BE MY BABY" is April 1989… |
| 22 | Vellam Boat ClubREBECCA |  play_arrow | “Vellam Boat Club” was in April 1984… |
| 23 | I’M GETTIN’ BLUEZIGGY |  play_arrow | ZIGGY was formed in 1984 around Kiichi Morishige... |
| 24 | BURNING LOVELOUDNESS |  play_arrow | Loudness is Akira Takasaki and Munetaka Higuchi from the former band Lazy... |
| 25 | So let go of that hand.B’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s debut song, a synth pop rock track |
| 26 | Stormy FridayHOUND DOG |  play_arrow | “Arashi no Kinyōbi” (“Stormy Friday”) was released on March 21, 1980… |
| 27 | A minor chord of sighsThetōnanseihoku |  play_arrow | The Tonan-Seihoku debuted in 1985... |
| 28 | EverydayJITTERIN’JINN |  play_arrow | JITTERIN’JINN was formed in Nara Prefecture… |
| 29 | Love is balance.PRINCESS PRINCESS |  | "Koi wa Balance" was on April 22, 1987... |
| 30 | summer showerTHE ALFEE |  play_arrow | THE ALFEE was formed in 1973... |
| 31 | I’LL KILL YOUX |  play_arrow | "I’LL KILL YOU" is visu... |
| 32 | ShakyamuniKinniku Shoujo Tai |  play_arrow | “Shaka” was released on June 21, 1988 on “Buddha L… |
| 33 | Dance in the darkBARBEE BOYS |  play_arrow | “Dance in the Dark” was on September 21, 1984… |
| 34 | EARTHSHAKEREARTHSHAKER |  play_arrow | EARTHSHAKER was formed in 1978… |
| 35 | To be happyFLYING KIDS |  play_arrow | “To Be Happy” is on April 4, 1990… |
| 36 | Beautiful night skyJUN SKY WALKER(S) |  play_arrow | “A Lovely Night Sky” is November 10, 1988… |
| 37 | Before it collapsesTHE MODS |  play_arrow | THE MODS debuted in 1981 and... |
| 38 | SUMMER SUSPICIONSugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe |  play_arrow | "SUMMER SUSPICION" is 1… |
| 39 | The Wax MuseumSeikima II |  play_arrow | “House of Wax Figures” was released on April 2, 1986… |
| 40 | A snap in yellow-green (moegi)anzenchitai |  play_arrow | "Moegiiro no Snap" was on February 25, 1982… |