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 Awesome Bass (31–40)
The Zero Sense10-FEET
“Dai Zero Kan” hooks you from the intro with its gripping bass.
This track by 10-FEET, a rock band formed in 1997, also drew attention as the ending theme for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.
Its bassline, which fits the film’s thrilling atmosphere perfectly, is played on a 5-string bass that reaches lower than a standard bass—an important point.
Because the notes go so low, we recommend listening with earphones or headphones rather than on a smartphone speaker!
Exploding Brain Girlrereriri
A song by the Vocaloid producer rerulili, who began working on Nico Nico Douga in 2009 and has created numerous hits.
This track was their first to reach one million views, and it’s a thrilling number that makes the most of VOCALOID’s advantages—rapid-fire delivery, no breaths, and wide interval jumps.
The slap bass, which creates the song’s eccentric vibe, sticks in your ears and maintains a perfect tension as it intertwines with the melody’s complexity and speed.
You could say it reaffirms just how well VOCALOID and slap bass go together.
kaleido proud fiestaUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
This song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, known for their outstanding musicianship and catchy melodies, is packed with everything that defines them.
It’s the opening theme for the anime TIGER & BUNNY 2, which is being streamed worldwide exclusively on Netflix, and—as the title suggests—its festive, dazzling opening instantly lifts your spirits.
The bassline, which creates both a pulsing swell and a sense of speed, has such a presence that it draws your ear even in the chorus, where the vocals are meant to shine.
It’s a cool rock tune that really highlights the importance of the bass in a three-piece band.
Moon BowlSakanakushon
Sakanaction is a five-member rock band whose obsessively crafted sound production and live staging—both laser-focused on audio quality—send fans into a frenzy.
Tsuki no Wan, included on their concept album Adapt, was selected as the song for Toyota’s Yaris Cross commercial.
The bass slapping that shapes the track’s dynamics maintains a restrained tone without being needlessly showy, yet it still asserts a clear presence.
It’s a pop tune brimming with bass appeal, where tight slap lines effectively color the airy ensemble.
Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei
A four-piece rock band with a female vocalist, Polkadot Stingray.
This track is impressive for its guitar playing that feels so good, and for the bass perfectly fulfilling its role in a song where it’s front and center.
The interplay with the drums is tight, and the performance that highlights the sprinting feel of the chorus is excellent as well.
[Packed with Slap Groove Vibes!] A Collection of Cool Bass Tracks (41–50)
Rude loose danceMinami
Minami is a singer-songwriter based in the Kanto region who keeps her appearance private except during live performances.
Her digital-only single “Rude Loose Dance,” used as the theme song for the anime Record of Ragnarok II, is a track defined by a hysteric guitar riff that leaves a strong impact.
The bass sound—featuring effectively employed slaps and a driving, fast-paced bassline that holds its own against the other parts—really amps up the energy.
It’s an addictive rock tune where the bass governs the song’s dynamics and groove.
It’s not me unless it’s meGesu no Kiwami Otome.
When it comes to Gesu no Kiwami Otome, you might strongly associate them with Enon Kawatani’s irresistibly catchy lines.
But prepare to be amazed by this deceptively effortless yet incredibly intricate bassline.
It’s as if the bassist is soloing the entire time—an insanely busy flurry of notes—delivered with flawless, jaw-dropping groove.