[The Legend of Heisei and Makuhari] GLAY’s Best Collection of Popular Songs and Hidden Gems

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ALL STANDARD IS YOU

A song inserted as the final track on the album “UNITY ROOTS FAMILY, AWAY.” It portrays seeing a loved one as the last salvation in this world, sincerely wishing for her happiness, longing for her smile and being intoxicated by it, and single-mindedly thinking of her and praying.

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GLAY / Midsummer’s Door

With a propulsive sound that captures youthful impatience and hope for the future, it really makes you feel the arrival of summer.

This track is GLAY’s second single, released in June 1994, and many will remember it as the opening theme for the anime Yamato Takeru.

Later included on the classic album SPEED POP, it’s a song packed with their early raw energy.

The dry guitar tones and TERU’s soaring vocals deliver a refreshing sensation, like racing under an endless blue sky.

Put it on as summer driving music, and those bittersweet memories from back then are sure to come rushing back.

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GLAY / Drops of Time

Starting with a gently soothing intro, this song evokes a mellow, wintry atmosphere.

It also served as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Sky High 2,” and unfolds into an epic ballad running over seven minutes.

I think it’s perfect to listen to on a cold winter day while sipping warm milk.

CHILDREN IN THE WARGLAY

CHILDREN IN THE WAR Live From HIGHCOMMUNICATIONS 2003

A number imbued with the tragedy of war and a prayer for peace.

From the perspective of a flower blooming in the desert, it questions the futility of war; the inner turmoil of a soldier who has shot someone for the first time and the feelings toward a city reduced to ash are deeply moving.

Composed by GLAY’s leader TAKURO in response to the Iraq War and first performed on their 2003 tour, this piece was included on the album “UNITY ROOTS & FAMILY, AWAY,” showcasing GLAY’s diverse musicality.

It’s the perfect song for times when you want to reflect on peace or turn your eyes to global issues.

Its resonant lyrics and powerful melody will leave a lasting mark on the listener’s heart.

HEART SNOW ~The Snow That Falls on the Heart~GLAY

HEART SNOW ~The Snow That Falls on the Heart~

A song that gently wraps winter’s loneliness, layering the softly falling snow upon the heart.

It’s included on GLAY’s single “Precious,” released in September 2010.

TERU’s clear, translucent vocals and the tender, comforting melody leave a strong impression.

The lyrics, which sing of deep love and gratitude for a partner, carry a message that reminds us of the precious bonds we tend to lose sight of in our busy daily lives.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to on a quiet winter night while thinking of someone special.

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GLAY / One Million Kisses

This 35th single is a lead single from the 9th album “LOVE IS BEAUTIFUL,” and it’s a motivational song with a strong message that sings not only about simple love that begins with a kiss, but also about the feelings behind it.

It’s performed with a simple arrangement, so it might be easy to cover as well.

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GLAY / I am xxx

May 25, the release date of this song, is the same day their major-label debut single “RAIN” was released, making it a commemorative track that dropped exactly 15 years after their major debut.

With a hard-edged sound, it’s a song that, even in their 15th year, evokes the raw energy of their early days.