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 Cool Bass Tracks (41–50)
bad fool logicUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a three-piece rock band known for their distinctive high-tone vocals and ensemble-driven songs where each part can take the lead.
Their 19th single, “Ikenai fool logic,” was written as the opening theme for the TV anime Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions.
The rapidly moving bassline gives the track a strong groove and sense of speed.
It’s a party tune that makes you want to follow the bass with your ears, and we’d love you to pay attention to the sound featuring strings and brass sections as well as the complex song structure.
Packed with slap-bass groove! A collection of songs with awesome bass (51–60)
Farewell to Youthful DaysMAGIC
It’s a masterpiece that pairs heart-wrenching longing with the power to move forward.
Created by MAGIC, the band that led the neo-rockabilly scene of the ’90s, it was released as their third single in December 1991.
Over the thunder of slap bass, a husky voice looks back on youthful days that shine brightly yet ache with pain.
The resolve to accept lost love, loneliness, and even a reckless past as a “story” that leads into the future is something anyone can relate to.
Experience this fiery rockabilly sound that’s loved across generations!
Blue smokeAooo
Get into the crisp, punchy band sound! “Blue Smoke” by the rock band Aooo was released in October 2024.
It features a style where coolness and freshness blend exquisitely.
The lyrics compare the feelings within oneself to smoke, which should especially resonate with teens.
The song was composed by bassist Hikaru Yamamoto, a highly skilled musician who also performs as a support member for acts like YOASOBI.
Be sure to experience the low-end she creates for yourself.
mirror tunezutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Formed around vocalist ACA-ne, Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.
This track is their 14th digital single, featuring a lively opening kicked off by percussive guitar strumming and energizing vocal harmonies.
The bass line, with its deft touches of slap and strong presence, both highlights the vocals and underscores how crucial low frequencies are in the ensemble.
It’s a modern, upbeat tune where a cute melody blends comfortably with a hooky, chromatic bass line.
G.W.DTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT “G.W.D.” Above all, the bass in this track is insanely badass.
The band’s ensemble intertwines with a fiercely overdriven, clanky bass, and Yusuke Chiba’s sexy vocals are razor-sharp.
The bass line repeats the same phrase, but it locks in perfectly with the drummer’s aggressive, pushing style, creating the track’s unique character.
When you try to cover it, if your volume is too low or your tone shaping isn’t dialed in, the appeal is cut in half—so study it well and go all in!
It’s because I listened to Bach’s melody at night.Sakanakushon
Sakanaction’s eccentricity is on full display in the supremely feel-good number “It’s Because I Heard Bach’s Melody at Night.” It’s a track that couldn’t be more comfortable to listen to, and you can really sense the extraordinary attention to detail in the bass tone.
It’s a song where you can fully savor Sakanaction’s master-craft sound creation—bass included.
Yellow ToyAooo
Formed by four talented young musicians with diverse careers, Aooo released “Yellow Toy” in 2024—a track distinguished by its skillful musicianship and aggressive sense of speed.
Yamamoto Hikaru’s bass delivers a technical performance throughout, weaving in slap techniques within moving, shifting phrases.
Despite the technical playing, the vocals and guitar remain at the forefront, with the bass serving to underpin the song—another key point.
It’s a piece that shines for its sense of balance: supporting the track while, at times, asserting itself with technical flourishes like slap.
