[BOØWY’s Masterpieces] A comprehensive showcase from hidden fan favorites to signature hits!

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Psychopath

This work captures the tense atmosphere of a band on the verge of breaking up, cutting sharply into the listener’s heart.

Said to center on themes of inner madness and paranoia, it’s easy to see why many are irresistibly drawn to the world conjured by Kyosuke Himuro’s cool, sensuous vocals and Tomoyasu Hotei’s weighty guitar.

The track serves as the title piece of their final original album, “PSYCHOPATH,” released in September 1987.

If you’re drawn to fleeting aesthetics or wish to explore its thrilling, darker edge, this song is sure to leave a deep mark.

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Sensitive Love

It’s a BOØWY number that tightens your chest with regret over a love that’s ended and the aching wish to turn back time.

Even though the heart has already gone cold, the protagonist can’t help but recall those happy days—you can almost picture their helplessness, can’t you? This track is a hidden gem, placed at the very end of the masterpiece Beat Emotion, released in November 1986.

On nights when you want to sink into a sentimental mood, it might be nice to fully immerse yourself in the gentle world this song creates.

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Gigolo & Gigolet

A classic BOØWY track that vividly blends Kyosuke Himuro’s portrayal of cat-and-mouse in the urban night with Tomoyasu Hotei’s buoyant guitar riffs.

The lyrics, depicting a man and woman reveling in a fleeting game of love, draw listeners into a cool, slightly dangerous nocturnal world.

The song is included on the 1987 album PSYCHOPATH.

It’s a deeply cherished number for fans, having been performed at the legendary December 1987 concert where the band announced their breakup at the height of their popularity.

It’s perfect for a night drive when you want to lift your mood.

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Only You

A powerful yet pure message about overcoming past pain and vowing unconditional love to the one and only special person—this is one of BOØWY’s signature masterpieces! The technical arpeggios in the intro still spark the competitive spirit of many guitarists today.

This track was re-cut as a single from the classic album “BEAT EMOTION” in April 1987.

It’s said that raising the key during recording is what made it such a profoundly moving song.

When you want to convey your unwavering feelings to someone important, this song will surely give you a push.

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Miss Mystery Lady

A thrilling BOØWY track whose structure launches from an inventive, booby-trapped intro straight into a fast-paced beat rock.

Released in March 1986 on the classic album “JUST A HERO,” it’s a piece long passed down among fans as a hidden gem.

Kyosuke Himuro’s cool vocals intertwine with Tomoyasu Hotei’s cutting-edge guitar and synth sounds to portray the theme of a “mysterious woman.” Brimming with stylish allure, it was even said to be perfect for a cosmetics commercial.

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MY HONEY

A BOØWY track that grabs your heart with a buoyant shuffle beat.

The lyrics, which sing of a bashful, bittersweet crush, pair exquisitely with Kyosuke Himuro’s sensual vocals.

Featured on the album “INSTANT LOVE,” released in September 1983, the song later reappeared as a single in April 1988, just before the band’s breakup—making it a deeply cherished work for fans.

There’s also an intriguing anecdote that when it was first performed live, the lyrics were unfinished, offering a glimpse into their creative process.

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To The Highway

This song was recorded in West Berlin when the Wall was still standing.

When I listen to it, I remember falling in love while feeding coins into a payphone, and a mischievous acquaintance who told me they would put this song on before getting onto the highway.