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[The Legend of Heisei and Makuhari] GLAY’s Best Collection of Popular Songs and Hidden Gems
Across Japan, especially throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the nation was swept up in GLAY fever.
At their outdoor concert held at Makuhari Messe in 1999, they set an unprecedented record by drawing 200,000 attendees, etching their name forever as a nationally beloved rock band.
Even as time has passed since then, many people find that whenever songs like “BELOVED,” “Yuuwaku,” and “HOWEVER” play, memories of their youth come flooding back.
In this article, we revisit GLAY’s iconic tracks that blazed through the Heisei era and explore their timeless appeal.
[Heisei and Makuhari Legends] GLAY’s Best Collection of Popular Songs and Hidden Gems (1–10)
TemptationNEW!GLAY
From the very first bars, the searing guitar riff and breakneck rhythm grab listeners and never let go.
This work is GLAY’s 13th single, released in April 1998, and it became a household favorite as the theme song for TDK’s “MiniDisc XA Series” commercial.
The simultaneous release alongside another single sparked buzz at the time, and the result was a megahit that topped the Oricon year-end chart.
Included on the classic album “pure soul,” it holds an important place as a symbol of the band’s rock edge.
It’s like an ignition switch that instantly heats up a live venue, stirring an irresistible urge to thrust your fist in the air.
Sing it at karaoke and it has the power to transform the atmosphere—perfect for turning things up with friends.
gloriousNEW!GLAY
GLAY is a rock band that has left a brilliant mark on J-POP history and continues to be beloved across generations.
This song, whose lyrics capture the yearning for the faint romances of youth alongside the realities and hopes felt in adulthood, resonates deeply, and its catchy melody and exhilarating, classic band sound make it an irresistible number.
Released in January 1996 as their eighth single, it was featured in the commercial for Victoria (’96 Victoria) and became their breakout hit, earning the band their first entry into the Oricon Top 10.
It was also included on the acclaimed album BEAT out!, and remains a staple of their live shows, cherished by fans to this day.
Why not give it a listen when you want to reminisce about those days or lift your spirits?
A person who loves springNEW!GLAY
A heartwarming mid-tempo number that sings of the preciousness of living and loving as the seasons change.
Its gentle yet powerful message—like enduring the harsh cold of winter while awaiting spring—will resonate deeply.
After being included on the album “BELOVED,” released in November 1996, the song received overwhelming support from fans and was also featured as the B-side of the May 1997 single “Kuchibiru.” In addition, it was used in a commercial for Mitsubishi Motors’ Pajero Jr., making it a beloved track for many.
It’s a classic you’ll want to listen to when welcoming a new season or thinking of someone dear who is far away.
At life’s turning points, why not feel the gentle encouragement it offers?
The End of the TrajectoryNEW!GLAY
A series of earnest words depicting loneliness and a longing for love grips the listener’s heart tightly.
It’s a rock ballad that projects its introspective themes on a grand scale, and TERU’s soul-baring vocals are simply overwhelming.
Released toward the end of the 1996 February album “BEAT out!,” this track never came out as a single, but it was later placed at the very end of the historic hit best-of album “REVIEW -BEST OF GLAY-,” and has long been cherished as an essential number that closes their live shows.
It’s a masterful performance that lets you bask in the silence and afterglow after giving everything, so why not listen to it when you’re at a crossroads in life or on a night when you want to quietly face yourself?
BuddyNEW!GLAY
Have you ever found yourself wanting to reaffirm the bond you share with companions you’ve spent so much time with? That irreplaceable relationship is portrayed in this piece, which opens GLAY’s EP “HC 2023 episode 2 -GHOST TRACK E.P-,” released in September 2023.
TAKURO wrote and composed it around the theme of “partner,” deliberately choosing a slower tempo to create a comfortable groove.
The lyrics, inspired in part by the way comedians live their lives, convey a deep, comrade-in-arms connection that truly resonates.
The song was also selected as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “DayDay.” for September 2023.
Why not listen to it while spending time with a trusted partner or friend, appreciating each other’s presence?