[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] From Hidden Gems to Signature Songs — A Comprehensive Showcase! (21–30)
Before getting on the highwayBOØWY
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.
ON MY BEATBOØWY
A rebellious track that barrels forward with a punk-like fast beat.
From Himuro’s MC in this video, I think you can catch a glimpse of his pure, sincere personality—contrary to his tough appearance—which, beyond the quality of the song itself, is an important element for fans.
BEAT SWEETBOØWY
From the intro riff to the guitar solo, this song showcases Hotei’s impeccable guitar sense, brilliantly portraying the psyche of a timid man in love—where the euphoria of finding a love he desperately wants collides with the frustration of it remaining just out of reach.
BLUE VACATIONBOØWY
This song, which starts with a xylophone-like sound in the recording, features experimental developments and production—at times reducing to just noisy guitar and drums—while never compromising its core as straightforward rock.
At live shows, the chorus turns into a massive sing-along.
RAIN IN MY HEARTBOØWY
It’s a medium-tempo song with a lively rhythm and crisp, cutting guitar that feels great to listen to, included on the fifth album, BEAT EMOTION.
Unusually, the lyrics were written by bassist Tsunematsu Matsui.
DAKARABOØWY
After their breakup, this song was released as what was effectively their final, eighth single.
Reportedly, it was originally a track that got scrapped and left off their first album.
It’s a beat-driven punk-style song that’s very characteristic of early BOØWY.
FUNNY-BOYBOØWY
This song, with an intriguing intro that makes clever use of recording effects, unfolds as if briskly racing forward, where crunchy, choppy guitar cutting and a sweet, wistful, velvety voice spur each other on in a dead heat.
It also showcases, to the fullest, the masculine allure of a man singing about a woman’s heart.