[dustbox] A classic hit by the popular band that has led the punk scene

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Farley

Featured on the album The Awakening, released in May 2019, this track is a monumental number born at the milestone of the band’s 20th anniversary.

dustbox, who have long sung in English, made waves by boldly incorporating Japanese into the chorus.

The unique balance that blends a dark atmosphere with a pop melody is irresistible, as is the progression that builds from a stealthy, beautiful line into a fierce awakening.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you’re feeling down or when you want to meet a new version of yourself.

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Thrill

This number centers on the impulse to break free from a boring daily routine.

Included on the album “starbow,” released in November 2010, it became a core track on this acclaimed record, which entered the Oricon charts at No.

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From the intro, the rhythmic unison of drums and bass is cool, and the way the distorted guitar riff rapidly accelerates is exhilarating.

As the members themselves have said, “the song’s development is interesting,” and its dynamic structure and razor-sharp performance are part of the appeal.

When you’re craving a jolt to spice up monotonous days, this is the song that’ll give you a push!

Divedustbox

dustbox “Dive”『Thousand Miracles』2017.02.08

This is a track from their 8th album, “Thousand Miracles.” It’s a punk number that’s quintessentially dustbox.

The upbeat lyrics give you a gentle push forward.

You could say it’s a song where a new side of dustbox blends with the unchanging appeal that continues to captivate fans.

Hurdle Racedustbox

Dustbox – Hurdle Race

A track from their 5th full album, “Blooming Harvest.” The intro guitar riff makes you think, “Is this metal?!”—the rapid-fire chugging really stands out.

At around two minutes and thirty seconds, it’s by no means a long song, but the sheer density of musical ideas is very much like them, not confined to the boundaries of melodic punk.

One Thing I Knowdustbox

dustbox “One Thing I Know”『The Awakening』2019.05.08

Closing out the 20th-anniversary album “The Awakening,” this track is an emotional piece filled with gratitude for the band’s history and their friends.

The English lyrics sing of hope: even while accepting the uncertainty of the future, the light from someone special melts away the darkness.

Unfolding at a mid-tempo pace, the sound reveals a new side of dustbox that isn’t all about breakneck speed.

Released in May 2019, its music video was also unveiled via music media in April of the same year.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you’re feeling down, when you want to think of someone important, or when you’re standing at a turning point in life.

You Are My Lightdustbox

dustbox “You Are My Light”『The Awakening』2019.05.08

Recorded in 2019, marking the band’s 20th anniversary, this track is an autobiographical piece in which SUGA writes, like a letter, about the memory of discovering the band he admired at age sixteen.

In English lyrics, he recalls how the music he listened to over and over—until the cassette tape wore out—while working as a deliveryman brought light to his monotonous days.

From the intro that showcases the sound of vintage guitars to the chorus that bursts open with a refreshing chord progression, the song evokes both exhilaration and nostalgia, amplified by SUGA’s soaring vocals.

It’s a track packed with dustbox’s story, resonating with everyone who has been supported by music.

There’s nothing to be afraid of — 怖れるものは何もない —ROTTENGRAFFTY × dustbox

ROTTENGRAFFTY × dustbox “nothing to be afraid of” Music Video

This track, where adrenaline-charged melodic punk collides with muscular loud rock, is a collaboration between close allies ROTTENGRAFFTY and dustbox.

Looking back on the days when we started walking without knowing left from right, and the times when loneliness nearly crushed us, it delivers heartfelt thanks to the friends who stood by us and a steadfast vow—“we don’t give up easily”—sung powerfully in both English and Japanese.

Released in December 2024 as part of the dust’nGRAFFTY project, the song was also performed at ROTTENGRAFFTY’s own event, ‘Kyoto Chotokkyu 2024.’