Packed with slap groove vibes! A collection of songs with cool bass
Hey everyone, do you like low end? In this article, we’ll introduce songs with awesome bass parts—mainly Japanese rock, with some J‑POP too.
From tracks with flashy riffs and slap, to funky, rolling bass lines, grooves that hit even with fewer notes, and tunes with stellar tone design—we’re picking from all angles.
You can just surrender to the sound and vibe out, or use it to find your favorite bassist and think, “I want to play like that!”
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[Packed with slap-groove vibes!] A collection of songs with cool bass (91–100)
Lock of the Water FlowNisshoku Natsuko
Singer-songwriter Natsuko Nisshoku, whose work is drawing attention—including being the first Japanese artist selected for Spotify Sessions—has been making waves.
Her song “Rock of Water Flow,” included on her first album, “Gyakko de Mienai,” features a simple ensemble of piano and drums that highlights its strong melody.
The bass line, which creates a swell that can’t be expressed by piano and drums alone, may not stand out, but you can feel how it underpins the entire track.
It’s an emotional number, with playing that makes full use of the characteristics of stringed instruments and lingers in the ear.
Johnny Remember MeThe Meteors
A song that tells a heartbreakingly terrifying tale of hearing the voice of a deceased lover whisper, “Don’t forget me,” again and again.
Originally a ghostly pop hit from 1961, it takes on a completely different character in the hands of psychobilly originators The Meteors.
This track features an aggressive sound that overwrites the original’s melancholy with punk urgency and a pounding upright bass.
The protagonist’s sorrow is transmuted into a near-maniacal energy that shakes the listener to the core.
Released in January 1983, it opens the classic album Wreckin’ Crew and has remained a live staple ever since.
How about giving it a spin on a night when you want to savor both horror-movie thrills and hard-hitting rock ’n’ roll?
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
It’s a masterpiece that combines artistry with approachability.
Centered on the theme of a fated love that transcends space and time, its energetic rock sound is deeply stirring.
Released by RADWIMPS in August 2016, the song was created as the theme for director Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “Your Name.” and is also included on the album “Ningen Kaika.” The “Your Name.” soundtrack album was a commercial success and was performed at the 67th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
This piece is widely regarded as a song that electrifies live performances and is also popular as a practice track for band ensembles.
It’s a number that any music lover dreams of playing, so be sure to incorporate it into your practice.
Burst back to life!!Makishimamu Za Horumon
Hardcore mixture: Maximum the Hormone.
Their playing, melodies, humor, and death growls are all at the absolute pinnacle.
Thanks to bassist Ue-chan’s influence, bass kids of the Hormone generation practically all dove headfirst into slap playing.
You too, get completely hooked on this slap overflowing with love!
DNAJeisonzu
The mixture rock band, Jasons.
They’re known as the band that Hirooki—now active as the guitarist for Dragon Ash—used to belong to.
“Mixture rock” literally refers to music that fuses rock with other genres.
In Jasons’ case, they’ve produced many tracks that blend rock with metal.
The one I especially want you to hear is DNA.
It’s a piece that channels a raw, metal-like sound, anchored by a lower-register upright bass.
The punchy, crackling attack unique to the upright bass sounds incredibly cool.
There’s also an upright bass solo set up as a build right before the chorus, so keep an ear out for that.
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Unsurprisingly, this track instantly brings the anime Demon Slayer to mind, but how about focusing on the bass for a change as you listen? It shifts abruptly from a classical piano tone to an incredibly heavy sound.
The following verse, weighty yet featuring the piano, is loaded with a sense that something is about to happen.
Then comes the explosive power of the chorus after another hefty fill! It’s a superb song whose low-end arrangement preserves LiSA’s bright, cutting vocal timbre.
You can really feel the bass doing its job.
PARTY HOUSERIZE
When it comes to bass heroes in the Japanese rock scene, you just can’t leave him out! KenKen, the bassist of RIZE—the band leading the domestic mixture rock scene.
One of the charms of his bass playing is, of course, his razor-sharp slap.
Plenty of bassists have been captivated by his uniquely distinctive style—you can tell it’s him the moment you hear it.
This track, of course, lets you enjoy his slap phrases! And don’t miss the undulating, groove-filled basslines that are also a hallmark of his appeal.
