Selected by Arbus’s guitarist! Classic Japanese songs with awesome guitar riffs
In this article, we asked Shohei Ikezumi—guitarist of the Kyoto chaotic hardcore band Arbus, known for technically proficient guitar work and a strong emphasis on songcraft—to pick standout songs with excellent guitar riffs from various genres and explain them.
He introduces famous guitar riffs from history through his unique perspective.
Western musicFollowing that, here we’re highlighting Japanese music!
If you're particular about guitar riffs or just love them, be sure to check this out for reference!
Playlist
| Selected by Arbus’s guitarist! Classic Japanese songs with awesome guitar riffs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | KOROSUBORIS |  play_arrow | A Tokyo heavy rock ban... with high acclaim overseas |
| 2east | Satori PartⅠFLOWER TRAVELLIN’ BAND |  play_arrow | Vocals by Joe Yamanaka, produced by Uchida… |
| 3east | SKUNKBLANKEY JET CITY |  play_arrow | One of my favorite songs by BJC. The intro... |
| 4east | Excuse mekamomekamome |  play_arrow | Captivating listeners with its vivid sound and unique worldview... |
| 5east | Sad Asian BoyTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | When it comes to Japanese guitar riffs and you bring up The Yellow Monkey (Iemon)... |
| 6east | Apple’s Tearsningen ishi |  play_arrow | Personify an apple, and its life and death, the sorrow of parting... |
| 7east | gravityLUNA SEA |  play_arrow | This piece captivates with its beautiful melody and profound emotional expression... |
| 8east | PorcupineYamaarashi |  play_arrow | A leading figure in Japan's mixture rock scene... |
| 9east | The End of the WorldTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT |  play_arrow | A sound that values blues garage punk… |
| 10east | Going To The MoonTRICERATOPS |  play_arrow | Searing, boiling guitar riffs and a danceable beat... |