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[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.

[BOØWY’s Masterpieces] From Hidden Gems to Signature Songs — A Comprehensive Showcase! (21–30)

INSTANT LOVEBOØWY

This is the opening track included on “INSTANT LOVE,” which is also the title of their second album.

As the title suggests, the lyrics center on a theme of dry, detached romance.

While retaining elements of their early punk sound, the song incorporates various musical influences, hinting at an evolution in their style.

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HONKY TONKY CRAZYBOØWY

I really like this rhyme—it feels like a mischievous invitation to enjoy the sound purely for its rhythm, like a song title you want to read out loud.

It’s also a track that etched into my memory the images of Himuro and Hotei pressing their bodies together and kicking up their knees as they danced.

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[BOØWY’s Masterpieces] A comprehensive showcase from hidden fan favorites to signature hits! (31–40)

GIVE IT TO ME (LIVE VERSION)BOØWY

Originally, it was a song included on the first album, “MORAL,” and this version was included as the B-side of the single “Wagamama Juliet.” The arrangement was significantly changed, and this version reportedly became a live staple and was popular with fans.

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DANCING IN THE PLEASURE LANDBOØWY

Released in 1986, it’s included on BOØWY’s fourth album.

At the time, music magazines said it shed their previous funk beat and felt like the beginning of a new BOØWY.

As the unique title suggests, the song features a somewhat resort-like chorus that makes it fun to listen to.

The rhythm is great—so exhilarating it makes you want to air-drum without thinking.

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PLASTIC BOMBBOØWY

As the chilling title suggests, this is an adrenaline-charged song that drives straight to the chorus in one unstoppable rush.

At live shows, the entire audience shouts “Let’s go!” in unison, rallying together to lift the band.

Its brevity—beginning and ending like a storm—perfectly complements the song’s appeal.

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Longer Than ForeverBOØWY

LONGER THAN FOREVER　 BOØWY cover
Longer Than ForeverBOØWY

This is a song whose title means “longer than eternity.” Among the tracks on their sixth album, PSYCHOPATH, it was one of the most popular, and the melody of the chorus is especially memorable.

While the lyrics seem to be themed around a marriage proposal, there are also lines here and there that suggest a breakup, making it a song with a slightly complex and striking set of lyrics.

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WORKING MANBOØWY

WORKING MAN – Feat. Tsunematsu Matsui (Tsunematsu Matsui – Part 9)
WORKING MANBOØWY

This song, with its cool, thrilling intro that climbs step by step up the scale, features lyrics that seem to satirize modern society driven by relentless work.

They pierce sharply into minds numbed and swallowed by the whirlpool of society.

His words have the power to give us the courage to break free from the places that confine us.

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