Masterpieces and Popular Songs of GO!GO!7188 (GOGO 7188)

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Midsummer Dance Hall / GO!GO!7188

The 13th single by GO!GO!7188.

This track was also used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “PVTV.” While it evokes a Shonan sound, once the chorus hits, it showcases that signature GO!GO!7188 style—so much so that you can’t help but say it’s impressive.

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GO!GO!7188 “Seed”

Originally included on the album “Tategami,” this track was later re-cut as their ninth single.

The lyrics were written by the bassist, Akko, and the song expresses her life from birth up to the present.

It’s a number that sings of the cruelty of having to keep moving forward—despite the many hurts suffered along the way.

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Otona No Kusuri

A track included on GO!GO!7188’s third album, Tategami.

It’s a song about Akko, who couldn’t swallow pills when she was younger, finding that only tablets are prescribed once you’re an adult.

The title is catchy, and the melody is a distinctively GO!GO!7188 rock number.

It’s a fan favorite that fires up the crowd at live shows.

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Sakurajima GO!GO!7188

It’s a deep, rock-driven number.

It starts off mellow, but the intensity that kicks in around 1:20 is exhilarating.

With its unique worldview, it seems to be expressing life and death—perhaps a small light within despair? I can’t say for sure, but it’s an amazing track.

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GO!GO!7188 Refrain Refrain (cover)

A track included on GO!GO!7188’s eighth original album, “Go!!GO!GO!Go!!”.

It’s the kind of song you want to listen to when you want to blow away feelings of loneliness.

Isn’t it a cheer-up number that’s very GO!GO!7188? They’re really good at expressing something like a light that exists within loneliness and wistfulness.

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GO! GO! 7188 Nameless Guitar

A track included on GO!GO!7188’s album Tategami.

It’s a song about the emotion vocalist Yuu felt when meeting the band she had long admired, THE BOOM, for the first time.

She later said that since they couldn’t settle on a title for a long time, it became a nameless song, and that’s how it ended up being called “Nanashi.”

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Go!Go!7188 Uncertain Certain / Futashika Tashika

This song has a unique atmosphere, and personally, it’s one of my absolute favorites by GO!GO!7188.

I really hope you give it a listen when you’re going through a tough time or feeling down.

You’ll surely be drawn into the world of GO!GO!7188—it’s that kind of song.