[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)
WELCOME TO THE TWILIGHTBOØWY
It’s a medium-tempo song with a slightly bittersweet feel.
Originally, it was being produced as a Christmas song, but due to a significant delay in the album’s release date, it is said that the lyrics were changed and the song was reworked.
LIKE A CHILDBOØWY
In this song, Hotei’s guitar riffs—precisely executed through his light fret movements and fingering—and Matsui’s keyboard-driven, techno-like steady rhythm feel fresh.
It skillfully fuses the most exciting elements of rock and disco without cooling the intensity of either.
RUNAWAY TRAINBOØWY
A track from BOØWY’s fifth album, BEAT EMOTION.
It’s a song themed around getting a fresh start in life.
Their lyrics are always cool, and as expected this track’s rhythm is fantastic too! Even though the bass line is very simple, that simplicity makes it sound cool in a reverse way, and the guitar technique that comes in without overpowering the bass is wonderful—quintessential BOØWY.
RENDEZ‐VOUSBOØWY
A track included on BOØWY’s sixth album, PSYCHOPATH.
It starts in a minor key with a slightly heavy feel, but once the song kicks in, it takes on a pop tone.
The vocals are in a major key while the guitar in the interlude is in a minor key, making for a playful song.
Although it sounds like a live recording, it was actually recorded in the studio, with the live feel intentionally crafted for fun.
[BOØWY’s Masterpieces] A comprehensive showcase from hidden fan favorites to signature hits! (61–70)
DRAMATIC?DRASTIC!BOØWY
This track was included on their fifth album, BEAT EMOTION, and was later featured on the best-of album THIS BOØWY.
It’s a New Wave song reminiscent of Talking Heads, which were popular in the early 1980s.
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!
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!