[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)
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.
IMAGE DOWNBOØWY
Their signature song from their debut album MORAL, one they’re expected to play at every live show.
In live footage, be sure to also watch bassist Matsui, who—contrasting with Hotei’s flamboyant stage presence—delivers relentless, demon-like down-picking without moving a muscle.
[BOØWY’s Masterpieces] A comprehensive showcase from hidden fan favorites to signature hits! (31–40)
ELITEBOØWY
Included as the fourth track on the debut album “MORAL,” released on March 21, 1982, this is an impactful song that grabs you right away with its guitar riff and opening lyrics.
I’m sure any guitar kid would want to copy those phrases!
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.
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.
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.
NO NEW YORKBOØWY
As one of their early signature songs, this track is unique in how it weaves in the unsettling phrase “tearing off flowers,” evoking the carefree audacity typical of a beautiful woman and a worldview that seems to mock the fate of the men ensnared by it.
It’s a long‑lived masterpiece that ultimately came to symbolize the band to the very end.