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hide's famous and popular songs

hide, who enjoys charismatic popularity as the guitarist of X JAPAN.

Although he sadly passed away in 1998, mourned by many fans, his popularity shows no signs of fading even now.

Please enjoy the songs of hide, who has influenced countless guitarists and continues to be a guitar hero forever.

hide's masterpieces and popular songs (21–30)

DOUBT ’97(MIXED LEMONed JELLY MIX)hide

This is the 1997 re-recorded version of “DOUBT,” rearranged as hide with Spread Beaver.

The original track was included on HIDE’s second single “50% & 50%,” released on August 5, 1993, under his solo name.

This version adds even more aggressive lines that weren’t in the original “DOUBT.” The song has been rearranged multiple times, and it feels like it was a very important piece to hide.

Give it everything you’ve got—you’re not going to die.hide

These are the words of HIDE, who was active as the guitarist of X JAPAN from 1987 to 1997.

It’s said that he struggled with complexes as a child, and perhaps he wanted to convey that if you try your hardest, you can make things work out.

The same person who made such statements sadly met an untimely death in 1998—whether it was suicide or an accident remains unclear.

Hi – Hohide

Released in December of the same year as a re-cut single and the seventh single from the album PSYENCE, which came out in September 1996, it was issued as “Hi-Ho / GOOD BYE.” This mid-tempo, pop-leaning track—so characteristic of hide—helped reshape the image of visual kei rock, which had once been associated with a heavier sound.

Why not let its relaxed, happy lyrics, perfectly matched to the tune, make your heart dance?

FISH SCRATCH FEVERhide

hide – Fish Scratch Fever (Audio)
FISH SCRATCH FEVERhide

This is a song included on the album “Ja, Zoo,” which was released as an SHM-CD in 2008.

It’s an album-exclusive track said to have been completed by Spread Beaver from recordings hide left behind during his lifetime.

It’s a pleasantly up-tempo rock number.

FROZEN BUG ’93hide

Composed by the unit M×A×S×S, consisting of hide, J, and INORAN.

The original track is “FROZEN BUG,” included on the compilation album DANCE 2 NOISE 004 released by Victor Entertainment, and it was later featured on hide’s solo album HIDE YOUR FACE as “FROZEN BUG ’93 DIGGERS VERSION.” There are some differences in the feel of the tracks, so try listening and comparing them!