Recommended Japanese bands for women in their 40s
There are many bands that people in their 40s call legendary.
A lot of people in their 40s come from the melodic hardcore and punk generations.
Of course, there are also bands they listened to during their youth.
This time, I’d like to introduce some Japanese bands I recommend for people in their 40s.
Playlist
| Recommended Japanese bands for women in their 40s | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | If Taff Ya ShimshimMAHALIK HALILI |  play_arrow | A light, upbeat pop song released in 1990 |
| 2 | Ah-SoThe 5.6.7.8’s |  play_arrow | Rock band album released in ’91 |
| 3 | R·I·O·TRAISE A SUILEN |  play_arrow | RAISE A SUILEN is popular for their distinctive musical style. |
| 4 | PLAYER 1Nagay Haruko |  play_arrow | Ryokuoushoku Shakai: The Music and Talent of Haruko Nagaya |
| 5 | SpoonCibo Matto |  play_arrow | Cibo Matto, who play innovative and original music |
| 6 | We’ll meet again…KIX-S |  play_arrow | The Appeal of KIX-S, a J-pop Band Representing the 1990s |
| 7 | Road RunnerLULU’S MARBLE |  play_arrow | The appeal of the girls’ rock band LULU’S MARBLE |
| 8 | evening calmNav Katze |  play_arrow | The noise and electronica band Nav Katze |
| 9 | ONE STEPPEARL |  play_arrow | A band that blends hard rock and pop rock |
| 10 | Dance!!Reg-Wink |  play_arrow | Powerful all-female rock band from Kyoto |
| 11 | COLDSWEATTHE NEWS |  play_arrow | A hard-hitting rock band with a strong social message |
| 12 | With the Sun in TowVELVET PΛW |  play_arrow | Progressive girls' rock band |
| 13 | Spiral Danceindo neko |  play_arrow | Indo cat draws attention with psychedelic music |
| 14 | A maiden’s prayer goes da-da-da!Mizutama Shōbōdan |  play_arrow | Japan’s first all-female band that stays true to the punk spirit |
| 15 | I’m sadZELDA |  | ZELDA: Pioneers of Japanese female rock bands |
| 16 | Limit LoversTerada Keiko |  play_arrow | A talented female vocalist who sings hard rock |
| 17 | YOUNG, ALIVE, IN LOVE – Love and Machine Gun –Flipper’s Guitar |  play_arrow | Flipper's Guitar, active under the banner of Neo GS |
| 18 | UkifuneGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | A rock band from Kagoshima with a unique musical style |
| 19 | Invincible VenusGO-BANG’S |  play_arrow | GO-BANG’S brought a breath of fresh air to the rock scene. |
| 20 | presentJITTERIN’JINN |  play_arrow | JITTIN’JINN’s musical activities and success |
| 21 | KissORIGINAL LOVE |  play_arrow | ORIGINAL LOVE is a music unit that represents the Shibuya-kei scene. |
| 22 | JulianPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | The achievements of the all-female band Princess Princess |
| 23 | FriendsREBECCA |  play_arrow | REBECCA's unique sound and musicality |
| 24 | Youth FrenzySunny Day Service |  play_arrow | Sunny Day Service, active as pioneers of the Shibuya-kei scene |
| 25 | At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | The soul-stirring music of The Elephant Kashimashi |
| 26 | Archetype of LoveAJICO |  play_arrow | UA and Kenichi Asai's supergroup |
| 27 | HAPPY BIRTHDAYBLUE ANGEL |  play_arrow | A track from a 1992 album by a rockabilly band |
| 28 | Serves-You-Right Hotheaded GirlGO-BANG’S |  play_arrow | A girls' rock band founded in Sapporo |
| 29 | summer festivalJITTERIN’JINN |  play_arrow | A rock song about a boy’s fleeting summer love |
| 30 | frecklesJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | Rurouni Kenshin opening theme song |
| 31 | LOCH SENULANPA |  play_arrow | A refreshing track included on the album released in ’91 |
| 32 | Because that’s true, isn’t it!?LINDBERG |  play_arrow | A powerful song that reminds you of the passion of youth |
| 33 | Let’s fall in love, yeah! Yeah!LINDBERG |  play_arrow | A representative rock number from Coca-Cola commercials |
| 34 | Kiss me right nowLINDBERG |  play_arrow | Love song, pop rock |
| 35 | Captivated by a sparkling momentMANISH |  play_arrow | Anime theme song girls' rock |
| 36 | SERIOUS JAPANESEMELON |  play_arrow | 1985 release: synth techno with female vocals |
| 37 | Cut OffMELT-BANANA |  play_arrow | Alternative rock band from Tokyo |
| 38 | GET A CHANCE!!NORMA JEAN |  play_arrow | A girls' rock band song released in 1990 |
| 39 | DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | A bright pop song by an all-girl rock band |
| 40 | RASPBERRY DREAMREBECCA |  play_arrow | An upbeat rock song by REBECCA |
| 41 | You May DreamSHEENA & THE ROKKETS |  play_arrow | A rock song by a five-member band from Fukuoka |
| 42 | More freely!!THE NEWS |  play_arrow | 1988 single by a girls' rock band |
| 43 | Rock ‘n’ Roll in a Dumped MoodTOM★CAT |  play_arrow | A digital-sound track released in ’85 |
| 44 | Kiss me with your eyesZa Vīnasu |  play_arrow | Released in ’81, a rock arrangement of Beethoven’s original |
| 45 | Jenny is in a bad moodJūshii Furūtsu |  play_arrow | A techno-digital track released in 1980 |
| 46 | I don’t mind getting wet in the rain.Masako-san |  play_arrow | A six-member girls' band released in '89 |
| 47 | The island of constant laughtermesukarin doraivu |  play_arrow | Predecessor band of Soul Flower Union |
| 48 | HYSYapūzu |  play_arrow | A seven-member band included on an album released in ’95 |
| 49 | Bottom linePEARL |  | A four-piece rock band formed in ’84 |
| 50 | P.S. I Love YouPINK SAPPHIRE |  play_arrow | A girls' rock band single released in '88 |
| 51 | saloonRorīta 18-gō |  play_arrow | A girls’ rock band highly acclaimed overseas |
| 52 | Close your eyes and come here.BARBEE BOYS |  play_arrow | A five-member rock band with the 1989 album √5 |
| 53 | Limit LoversSHOW-YA |  play_arrow | A Showa Shell Sekiyu commercial song from an album released in ’89 |
| 54 | SANKAKKEIEIRIANSU |  play_arrow | Rock with the Aliens’ horn section |
| 55 | Brown MushroomsShonen Naifu |  play_arrow | Osaka three-piece rock band |
| 56 | The night clock is twelve o’clock.ZELDA |  | A pioneering Japanese all-girl band |
| 57 | DEAR FRIENDSPERSONZ |  play_arrow | A signature song by a rock band used as a TV drama theme, released in ’89 |