[BUCK-TICK Masterpieces] Popular Songs by the Legendary Band with an Overwhelming Presence
From Gunma to the world, BUCK-TICK has continued to open the door to original music.
Atsushi Sakurai’s sensual vocals and Hisashi Imai’s woven melodies have built a one-of-a-kind sonic universe that transcends genres—from catchy rock to gothic rock and techno.
In this article, we’re picking up some of BUCK-TICK’s classic tracks! We’ll dive into the魅力 of their music, which has influenced countless artists and led Japan’s music scene as pioneers of visual-kei rock.
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[BUCK-TICK’s Masterpieces] Popular Songs by the Legendary Band with an Overwhelming Presence (51–60)
Night of GuernicaBUCK-TICK
While attuned to the sound of the times yet never pandering, BUCK-TICK continues to create music brimming with originality from a solitary vantage point.
Their 21st studio album, No.0, released in 2018, includes the superb track Night of Guernica, distinguished by its melancholy waltz rhythm.
The lyrics, written by vocalist and lyricist Atsushi Sakurai and inspired by the film The Clock Was Live, which he saw at a cinema with his older brother in childhood, form a straightforward anti-war song that is nevertheless distinctly fable-like.
The dramatic development—especially the swell in the latter half—unfolds like a short film, a quality that seems very much indebted to its use of 3/4 time.
dressBUCK-TICK
A beautiful ballad that portrays the ache of unrequited love and a journey of self-discovery.
Its gentle melody and Hidehiko Hoshino’s spacious synth sound leave a strong impression.
Atsushi Sakurai’s rich vocals evoke memories of a lost romance and a yearning for freedom.
Released in June 1993, it reached No.
5 on the Oricon charts and sold approximately 171,000 copies.
In 2005, it was also used as the opening theme for the anime Trinity Blood.
Highly recommended as a soul-stirring song for those who, even while carrying the pain of heartbreak, are trying to look ahead.
MY FUCKIN’ VALENTINEBUCK-TICK
With a bass tone that supports the rhythm and digitally processed choruses that feel futuristic and cyberpunk, this track stands out.
Sakurai’s low-register vocals are as cool as ever! BUCK-TICK is a five-member band from Gunma Prefecture, formed in 1985.
in heavenBUCK-TICK
Since their audio debut in 1987 (HURRY UP MODE), there have been no changes to the official lineup.
At the time of their debut, they made a strong impact on a scene buzzing with the band boom through their distinctive presence, led by their unique styling.
Alongside X JAPAN, they are considered a pioneering force of the visual kei movement and have had a significant influence on subsequent bands.
fallen angelBUCK-TICK
This work portrays a searing cry of the soul, swaying between love and sin.
Released by BUCK-TICK in January 2020, the song reached No.
6 on the Oricon weekly chart.
In Atsushi Sakurai’s lyrical world, the joy of love intertwines with the pain of the flesh, laying bare the protagonist’s contradictory emotions as they seek both forgiveness and punishment at once.
On nights when you long to sink into an inescapably decadent mood, why not surrender yourself to its irresistible allure?