Disgusting music. A classic of Japanese pop/rock.
If you’ve found your way to this page, you’re probably someone who wants to discover songs that aren’t the universally known classics or current hits.
In this article, we’ll introduce a set of quirky playlists you’re unlikely to come across elsewhere.
These are works you can really immerse yourself in: cult favorites, songs with scary lyrics, and tracks that stoke a sense of unease.
If you can’t resist the thrill of peeking at something frightening, be sure to take a look into this world.
- A spine-chilling, terrifying song. Japanese music that evokes madness and horror.
- [Dark Side] Songs with scary lyrics. Tracks that make you shiver with chilling phrases.
- A spine-chilling scary song: masterful tracks that evoke fear and eerie recommended songs
- [Melancholy] For when you want to sink all the way. Masterpieces that depict various kinds of gloom.
- The World of Addictive Songs: Loops that Spiral with Irresistible Catchiness
- [Menhera & Yandere Songs] A curated selection of love songs so devoted it hurts!
- Songs that make you feel rushed. Tracks that make you panic just by listening. Masterpieces and popular hits from Japanese music.
- Masterpieces that sing of despair. Recommended popular songs.
- Recommendation of Scary Music: That Song That’s Actually Frightening
- [Classic and Contemporary Hits] Emotionally Stirring, Heart-Touching Songs
- Hidden gems of yami songs. Recommended popular tracks.
- A roundup of love songs themed around homosexuality and LGBTQ+
- Songs that hit home when you're feeling blue: masterpieces of Japanese music
Disturbing Music: Masterpieces of Japanese Music (21–30)
winter-barren fireworksaburadako
The avant-garde sound is addictive.
It’s a track by the rock band Aburadako, formed in 1983.
It’s included on their fifth album, Gekiban (Moon Disc), released in 2000.
The irregular rhythms, noisy guitar sound, and chaotic melodies create a peculiar sense of groove.
chantKawai Kenji
If you’ve seen the movie “GHOST IN THE SHELL / Kōkaku Kidōtai,” it probably left an impression on you, didn’t it? It’s the theme song composed by Kenji Kawai.
It has a mysterious atmosphere—somewhat Japanese in style, yet also reminiscent of music from abroad.
Disgusting Music: Classic Japanese Songs (31–40)
Dream SoupTaniyama Hiroko
Her real name is Hiroko Nakanishi, born on August 29, 1956.
She graduated from Ochanomizu University Senior High School.
Her current record label is Yamaha Music Communications.
The song unfolds like progressive rock, giving you the feeling of wandering through a dream.
Forever be beautiful, oh violet flowerkuroiro sumire
Recommended for those who like a Gothic atmosphere.
This is a song by Kokusyoku Sumire, a female duo consisting of Yuka on accordion and Chisa on violin.
It is included on their 2007 album The Orbit Miner and the Twin Stars.
mope mopeLeaF
This is a track released as a BMS work, a music format known from rhythm games like beatmania.
It was created by LeaF and Optie.
At first you might think it’s a bright, cheerful song… but from the middle onward it takes a shocking turn.
MushiDIR EN GREY
A sweet, wistful singing voice lingers in the ears.
It’s a song by DIR EN GREY, a visual kei rock band from Osaka Prefecture.
It’s included on their third album, “Kisou,” released in 2002.
The tune, which feels like folk music from overseas, is wonderful.
Aggressive national musichachijuu hakkasho junrei
How about some razor-sharp avant-garde guitar rock? This is a track by the three-piece band Hachijūhakkasho Junrei, formed in 2006.
It’s the lead track from their fifth album, “Aggressive National Music,” released in 2014.
Recommended for fans of bands.