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

GO!GO!7188 is a three-piece rock band formed in 1998.

Over their long career, they have produced numerous classic songs.

Their lyrics, which slip right into your heart, and their music and sound that carry a certain sense of nostalgia are truly captivating.

I imagine there are many people who have covered their songs.

GO!GO!7188’s classic and popular songs (21–30)

antennaGO!GO!7188

This track, with its striking and cool intro guitar riff, rides on a two-beat drum groove that brings a sense of speed.

It delivers relatable lyrics that express the feeling of being bored with a dragging everyday life.

Just like the lyrics suggest, the mood of the song shifts noticeably as it goes, making it a fun listen.

The Last Day on EarthGO!GO!7188

The Last Day on Earth - GO!GO!7188.avi
The Last Day on EarthGO!GO!7188

It’s a long track running over eight minutes, but it never gets boring.

It’s so full of drive that it feels like it’s over in a flash.

The flow in the last two minutes in particular is superb and leaves you feeling great as you listen.

It’s classic in style, but a really cool track.

GO!GO!7188's classic and popular songs (31–40)

TokyoGO!GO!7188

A song that starts with a heavy, quiet bassline, then the guitar comes in, then the vocals, gradually easing into the track.

Overall it’s a bass-driven, heavy song, but it matches GO!GO!7188’s vibe really well and turns into a very cool piece.

Last-minute cancellationGO!GO!7188

GO!GO!7188 – Dotanba de Kyanseru / Last-Minute Cancellation (Official PV)
Last-minute cancellationGO!GO!7188

Their fifth single.

This song was used as the ending theme for NTV’s “TV Oja Manbo” and “Yuji Miyake’s Doshirouto.” It’s expressed with a unique worldview and conveys an indescribable feminine heart.

You could say it’s a song about a woman working in the nightlife business—it has a convincing sense of realism, doesn’t it?

Love’s PoisonGO!GO!7188

This live performance kicks off with an intense drum solo, followed by striking riffs and GO!GO!7188’s distinctive melodic lines, making the entire song feel enveloped in the band’s unique atmosphere.

With a female vocalist, there can’t be many singers who can deliver a song with this much punch.

Brain TravelerGO!GO!7188

Brain Traveler - GO!GO!7188.avi
Brain TravelerGO!GO!7188

A song that’s rare among GO!GO!7188’s works for incorporating ska-like elements.

The driving feel from the choppy guitar and the occasionally dark atmosphere characteristic of GO!GO!7188 blend exquisitely, creating a track with a unique vibe.

From the World’s Train WindowsGO!GO!7188

From the Train Windows of the World – Rain-bringer (GO!GO!7188 cover)
From the World's Train WindowsGO!GO!7188

Among GO!GO!7188’s songs, this one has a poppy feel and is one of the cute tracks.

I’m not sure if it was actually inspired by that TV program “World Train View,” but it’s the kind of number you want to listen to when you’re on a train or traveling, isn’t it?