[BOØWY’s Masterpieces] A comprehensive showcase from hidden fan favorites to signature hits!
The songs of BOØWY, the legendary band that blazed across Japan’s 80s rock scene, still carry an undying sense of innovation and beauty.
Many of you may find your hearts seized by Kyosuke Himuro’s sensuous vocals and Tomoyasu Hotei’s inventive guitar sound—hearing them even now can send a thrill through you.
In this article, we introduce the gems they left behind, along with the stories behind them.
Longtime fans can relive the excitement of their first listen, while those new to BOØWY can immerse themselves in the band’s richly layered world and enjoy the journey.
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[BOØWY’s Masterpieces] A Comprehensive Showcase from Hidden Favorites to Signature Hits! (51–60)
BEAT EMOTIONBOØWY
BOØWY dominated Japan’s rock scene in the 1980s.
Their 1986 album BEAT EMOTION debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
With Kyosuke Himuro’s alluring vocals and Tomoyasu Hotei’s technical guitar weaving a thrilling, exhilarating sound, it’s sure to resonate across generations.
It’s a must-listen not only for rock fans but also for anyone interested in ’80s music.
As a timeless classic still beloved by many, this masterpiece is well worth revisiting.
GUERRILLABOØWY
A track included on the first album “MORAL,” featuring an impressive guitar riff, ska-core-like chopping, and unison phrases with vocals reminiscent of the Beatles.
It’s a song packed with guitar highlights!
PLASTIC OCEANBOØWY
This is a track from the fourth album, JUST A HERO, which was included only on the cassette and CD versions and not on the vinyl record.
It’s an upbeat, catchy song with a bright shuffle rhythm.
It’s also very rare for BOØWY in that the lyrics are entirely in English.
WATCH YOUR BOYBOØWY
This is a song included on the first album, MORAL, with lyrics written by former member Kazuaki Fukazawa.
Whether it’s aimed at parents in society at large, at his own parents, or at parents related to some specific event, it delivers a powerful message to parents.
You can feel the energy overflowing from youthful vigor!
BABY ACTIONBOØWY
With its offbeat guitar reminiscent of ska and an arrangement that shifts to a two-beat feel in the chorus, the song anticipates later ska-core and ska-punk, showcasing a different side of BOØWY.
The lyrics are based on a summer romance Himuro experienced in his second year of high school, and Hotei himself has said that the guitar solo was inspired by Tom and Jerry.