Masterpiece and popular songs by 88Kasyo Junrei

purple lighthachijuu hakkasho junrei

Eighty-Eight Temple Pilgrimage / Purple Light

It’s a track whose impression is markedly different from Pilgrimage to the 88 Places as we’ve known it so far, with its music video released just recently on December 9, 2016.

Unlike their other songs, it isn’t venomous and is easy to listen to.

Even so, you can fully enjoy the distinctive world of Pilgrimage to the 88 Places.

Red Impulse -R.I.P-hachijuu hakkasho junrei

88kasyo junrei – Red Impulse -R.I.P-

An absolutely stunning display of technique in this track.

In particular, it feels like the guitar is doing whatever it wants! I honestly have no idea how they even go about writing their songs anymore…

Not just the instrumentalists, but the vocals also shine with individuality.

Buddha-madhachijuu hakkasho junrei

Eighty-Eight Pilgrimage “Buddha Madness”

It’s written as “bukkyo,” literally “to go mad for Buddha.” Their music may sound almost insane, yet it’s strangely cohesive—delivering a powerful impact and undeniable coolness! Even the vocals come across like an instrument, captivating anyone who listens.

SYG88hachijuu hakkasho junrei

88-Temple Pilgrimage “SYG88”

Among the songs by Hachijuhakkasho Junrei, this one stands out for its poppiness.

The vocal lines are addictive, and the guitar is as free as ever.

Listening to Hachijuhakkasho Junrei, I’m always struck by how artistic they are.

The more you listen, the more it grows on you.

Bitter Bitter Nembutsuhachijuu hakkasho junrei

Eighty-Eight Pilgrimage: 'Kuku★Nembutsu'

This song, included on their 4th full album, is unforgettable, with its repeated phrases sticking in your head.

The music video, created with illustrator Takashi Taniguchi, perfectly captures the atmosphere of 88Kasyo Junrei and is finished to a high level of quality.

Hyakki-enhachijuu hakkasho junrei

The rhythm shifts constantly, the instruments play freely, and while the vocals are distinctive, they blend so well with the band that it feels almost like listening to an instrumental group.

It’s a track that showcases their skill, and I especially recommend it to those who play instruments themselves.

Bleak Global Groovehachijuu hakkasho junrei

It’s a track where the choppy guitar starts to stand out, but the parts that don’t push themselves to the front are, overall, really well done.

A band that feels unsettling yet pleasant to listen to—there aren’t many like this one.

I think this song really shows how skilled each member is.