The debut song of a Japanese rock band from the 1980s
This time, I’ll introduce debut songs by Japanese rock bands from the 1980s.
The 1980s were an exciting era when many musical styles emerged—new wave, punk, visual kei, and more—making the rock scene especially interesting.
Often called the “band boom” era, this period saw a great number of distinctive bands.
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Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
Released in May 1987, this is THE BLUE HEARTS’ debut single.
It’s also included on their first album, THE BLUE HEARTS, which was released the same month.
Even before their debut, THE BLUE HEARTS were well-regarded for their musical style and live performances, but in fact their independently produced pre-debut song, ‘Hito ni Yasashiku’ (Be Kind to People), sold better.
Although this debut song, ‘Linda Linda,’ is now highly acclaimed, it wasn’t particularly well received at the time.
I’LL KILL YOUX
Released in June 1985, this was X’s debut single before they changed their name to X JAPAN.
It was also included on their first album, Vanishing Vision, released in April 1988.
X JAPAN had a major impact on the Japanese rock scene in the 1990s, but this song was produced during their indie days, and there’s a story that all copies were sold out entirely through hand-to-hand sales by the band and its associates.
Dark SidePHAIDIA
With a searing vocal presence and a heavy, resonant sound, the music draws listeners in an instant into a dark and beautiful world.
Representing the early days of Japan’s gothic rock scene, PHAIDIA delivers a work that distills the allure of their initial period.
This track appears on the acclaimed 1985 release In The Dark.
Even as it portrays despair and inner darkness, you can feel an irresistible, decadent beauty residing within.
The fact that it was recorded in a Tokyo studio in May 1985 seems to convey the heat of the underground scene at the time.
Put it on at night when you want to forget the everyday and immerse yourself in a beautifully mysterious world, and its decadent splendor will surely resonate in your heart.
4:35CORNETS
This is a song by CORNETS, formed in 1986, brimming with a fantastical, fresh charm.
The track is characterized by a delicate, lyrical worldview—like watching a short film.
Set in the quiet before dawn, it portrays pure feelings for someone dear, the kind that tighten your chest with their bittersweetness.
Junko Okuma’s crystal-clear vocals pair exquisitely with the sound.
It’s perfect for a night when you want to sit quietly and reflect alone—the gentle world it creates will soothe your heart.
Included on their first EP, released in 1988.
IMAGE DOWNBOØWY
A song included on BOØWY’s debut album “MORAL,” released in March 1982.
Because it is the first track on the album, it is regarded as their debut song.
Although it was never released as a single, it has strong support from fans, and a live recording from that time was included as-is on the best-of album “THIS BOOWY,” released in February 1998.
TO-SEARCHBUCK-TICK
Released in October 1986, this is BUCK-TICK’s debut single.
Because it was released on an indie label at the time, it was not included on any original albums after they moved to a major label, and it was first included on their second best-of album, BT, released in 1999.
It is also included as the B-side to their first single after signing with a major label, JUST ONE MORE KISS.
Keep everything as isJUN SKY WALKER(S)
A song included on JUN SKY WALKER(S)’s major-label debut album “Zenbu Kono Mama de,” released in May 1988.
Because it is the first track on the album, it is considered their debut song.
Their first single, “Suteki na Yozora,” was released in November of the same year and is included on their second major-label album, “Hitotsu Dakishimete,” which was released on the same day.
DeedeElefanto Kashimashi
Released in March 1988, this is Elephant Kashimashi’s debut single.
It is also included on their first album, THE ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI, released on the same day.
Although Elephant Kashimashi is often associated with debuting in the late 1990s, the band was actually formed when the members were in junior high school, and to this day they continue their activities as a four-piece including the original members.
This soul-stirring song is a work that could only come from Hiroji Miyamoto, whose career as a musician spans many years.
You are 1000%.1986OMEGATRIBE
Released in May 1986, this was the debut single of 1986 Omega Tribe, and it was later rearranged and included on their fourth album, Navigator, released in April 1995.
After the original band, Kiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Tribe, disbanded, the lead vocalist and members were restructured, and they debuted as a new rock band.
The CD sold well, and the song reached a peak position of No.
6 on the Oricon singles chart.
CandyC-C-B
Released in June 1983, this was C-C-B’s debut single, and it was also included on their first album, “Mild Weekend,” released the same month.
C-C-B produced many catchy hits that stick in your ears, such as “Romantic ga Tomaranai” (Romantic Can’t Be Stopped).
At the time of their debut, the band’s official name was Coconut Boys, but due to feedback that it was hard to read, it was shortened to C-C-B.
From the late 1980s, the official band name was changed to C-C-B.