[BUCK-TICK Masterpieces] Popular Songs by the Legendary Band with an Overwhelming Presence

Who is the angel?BUCK-TICK

BUCK-TICK 'Who Is the Angel'

A song woven from BUCK-TICK’s mesmerizing melodies and Atsushi Sakurai’s distinctive vocals.

Its mysterious, poetic lyrics express universal themes—love, the meaning of existence, and loneliness—in a uniquely personal language.

Included on the album “Memento Mori,” released in February 2009, the track reached a peak position of No.

7 on the Oricon charts.

It features a straightforward band sound, with the members themselves serving as producers.

Highly recommended for those who enjoy deep contemplation or wish to confront themselves through music.

HeroineBUCK-TICK

Heroine

This is a bold BUCK-TICK track where an inorganic, cool drum’n’bass-style rhythm intertwines with Atsushi Sakurai’s sensual, luscious vocals.

It portrays a decadent form of love, seeking a precarious sanctuary on the brink of ruin within a world closed off to just two people.

Released as a single in November 1997, it served as the lead single for the acclaimed album “SEXY STREAM LINER.” It can also be seen as a pivotal work marking the band’s shift toward boldly incorporating programmed sounds.

BRAN-NEW LOVERBUCK-TICK

Bran-New Lover

A track that feels somehow decadent, yet grabs the heart with a piercing pop sensibility.

Released by BUCK-TICK in July 1999 as their 15th single, it’s a gem whose incredibly catchy melody shines, just as composer Hisashi Imai described it as “super pop.” At the same time, Atsushi Sakurai’s lyrics, set against the end-of-the-world mood of the era, paint a fierce yet beautiful vision: even in the despair of the world’s end, the desire to melt into the one you love.

Listen to it on a night when you feel crushed by inescapable anxiety, and you might sense a strength and solace like a single flower blooming amid ruin.

Go-Go B-T TRAINBUCK-TICK

BUCK-TICK/Go-Go B-T TRAIN　MUSIC VIDEO

Following the album ABRACADABRA, the 41st single, released in September 2021, is a thrilling rock tune that stirs the listener’s heart.

Over sounds reminiscent of a train’s roar and sway, Atsushi Sakurai weaves a powerful story of chasing the continuation of a dream and charging boldly into the future with love as the fuel.

It feels as though it embodies the band’s own journey.

This release also includes Uta and a re-recorded version of JUST ONE MORE KISS, once known as a commercial jingle, forming a bridge that links the past and the present.

Für EliseBUCK-TICK

[Full] BUCK-TICK “Für Elise” on sale May 23, 2012

Marking their 25th anniversary and the launch of their independent label, BUCK-TICK released this straightforward rock number in May 2012 as their milestone first single.

The moment Atsushi Sakurai’s seductive vocals ride atop Hisashi Imai’s simple rock ’n’ roll, a uniquely decadent and beautiful world unfolds—just what you’d expect from them.

The track was also included on the classic album Yume Miru Uchuu.

It’s the perfect song for nights when you want to break free from the everyday and bare your emotions.

Lunar worldBUCK-TICK

Getsusekai

This BUCK-TICK classic captivates listeners with the floating, otherworldly timbre of the theremin.

The lyrics, said to have been inspired by Atsushi Sakurai’s hospitalization experience, evoke a sensation of drifting between dream and reality.

Released as a single in May 1998, the song also served as the opening theme for the anime Night Walker: Mayonaka no Tantei.

It’s a perfect listen for a quiet, solitary night, when you want to reflect on your inner self under the moonlight.

MOON LIGHTBUCK-TICK

Buck Tick Moon Light live] (subbed)

This is a song included on BUCK-TICK’s indie-era album “HURRY UP MODE,” released in 1987.

Even years later, it has remained a popular number and is still performed live.

With its bright, upbeat rhythm, I think it really showcases BUCK-TICK’s distinctive style!