[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 (21–30) from the Legendary Band with Overwhelming Presence
ROMANCEBUCK-TICK
BUCK-TICK’s 23rd single.
It was released in advance of the album “Juusankai wa Gekkou” (13th Floor with Moonlight).
I got the impression it sings of a love that’s a bit warped yet straightforward toward a beloved woman.
Although the song is in a decidedly minor key and feels dark, its gentle, mellow flow makes it very easy to listen to.
MiuBUCK-TICK
The 13th single released in 1999.
Its dark, laid-back progression, marked by acoustic guitar, is rendered with a heavy, venomous feel.
The title “Miu” apparently has no clear meaning, and what it evokes likely varies from person to person.
MY EYES & YOUR EYESBUCK-TICK
A B-side track from the advance single “RENDEZVOUS” off the album “Tenshi no Revolver.” It is also a self-cover of a song that was included on their first album, “SEXUAL×××××!.” In a 2012 fan poll, it ranked first among songs excluding those from the Victor/Mercury era, making it a hidden gem highly popular among fans.
cherry blossomBUCK-TICK
This is a track included as the B-side to the single “JUPITER.” True to the imagery evoked by the title “Sakura,” Japanese scales are used in the guitar riff and melody, and together with a spatial sound approach, they create a dreamlike atmosphere.
Like a gnatBUCK-TICK
A track from the 2010 album “RAZZLE DAZZLE.” What’s enjoyable about merely being alive? The core message of this song, I believe, is that we should savor life more.
Just being alive isn’t enough.
No—precisely because we are alive, it urges us to fully take in and savor what we see and feel.
Show-stopping beautyBUCK-TICK
The 29th single, released in 2010.
The four-on-the-floor drums are very striking, and while the song’s overall style follows BUCK-TICK’s classic lineage, it feels like it incorporates the popular beats of the 2010s.
A track that conveys their relentless, ever-evolving drive.
MISS TAKE ~I Am Miss Take~BUCK-TICK
The 32nd single, released in 2012 on their own label, Lingua Sounda.
Lyrics and composition were handled by guitarist Hisashi Imai, which is unusual for a single’s title track.
The clear instrumental phrases strongly bring out the sense of rhythm.