Masterpieces and popular songs by Fujifabric

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T E E N A G E R

Fujifabric’s songs often feature comical, catchy guitar and keyboard phrases as a hallmark.

This track also bursts with such a keyboard phrase right from the intro.

Everyone experiences—and everyone ultimately loses—their “teenage years.” That’s true for every generation, but the teens are a decisive decade in shaping one’s character.

The desire to “keep chasing them forever” is something anyone can relate to.

Both the performance and the overall tone are extremely energetic.

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A song that pays homage to Queen’s “We Will Rock You.” The straightforward drum pattern has a huge, driving rhythm that makes you feel wrapped in something grand in scale.

The original is a full-on, in-your-face anthem, but this one—with a line like “On days I tell lies, I also feel like being honest”—gently cheers you on by affirming, in a down-to-earth way, the weaknesses everyone has and the endearing silliness of saying big things after a few drinks.

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Fujifabric – Galaxy (Ginga)

There are a fair number of Fujifabric songs that make you go “What on earth is this?” for a split second, and this track is the prime example of that over-the-top vibe.

The lyrics are pretty much nonsensical, but the backing sound is razor-sharp and insanely cool.

In particular, the guitar phrases walk that exquisite tightrope between “cheesy” and “cool,” like a tokusatsu Super Sentai theme, leaving a powerful impact.

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Ring Road No. 7

This song also dates back to their indie days, with a strong black-music flavor, giving it a more earthy, AOR-like feel.

Perhaps in the early days they leaned more in that direction.

A powerful groove forms the core of the track, and both the melody line and the lyrics are extremely simple—essentially Fujifabric’s take on funk music.

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Jungle Smile has a famous song called “Onaji Hoshi” (The Same Star), but this one is “Onaji Tsuki” (The Same Moon).

Celestial bodies that shine in the night sky are dramatic presences that easily become themes for songs, since they can be gazed upon the same way even when we’re far apart.

There’s a lyric that goes, “Your tears still tighten my chest,” and there probably aren’t many people who don’t feel their chest tighten when the chorus melody hits.

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Fujifabric – Passion Fruit

Amid the catchiness, there’s an oddly mysterious vibe.

It’s a track released in 2007 as the ninth single.

The crisp guitar sound and the light drum rhythm feel great.

The chorus melody sticks in your head and won’t let go.

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Fujifabric 'Flash Dance (short version)'

This is a song included on the EP “FAB STEP,” released in 2013 as their first release after their major-label debut.

The soaring vocals perfectly match the seaside scenery in the music video, and just listening to it makes you feel good.

It sings of a slightly bittersweet feeling toward someone special.

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