Masterpieces by LUNA SEA: songs with profound allure that even connoisseurs admire
Amid the hits that lit up the charts, many LUNA SEA songs from their early-’90s major-label era are so captivating they take your breath away.
Their distinctive sound—where delicate melodic lines, RYUICHI’s expressively nuanced vocals, and each member’s individuality, including the superb twin-guitar interplay, all intertwine—often shines brightest in the hidden gems.
Immerse yourself in LUNA SEA’s ethereal, beautiful world, woven from contrasts of stillness and motion, light and shadow.
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LUNA SEA’s masterpieces: songs with deep appeal that even connoisseurs admire (41–50)
END OF SORROWLUNA SEA
LUNA SEA is a five-member rock band known as pioneers of the visual kei scene, influencing numerous bands.
Their 7th single, “END OF SORROW,” became a hit, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart despite having no tie-in.
Because the song features frequent key changes and demands tight playing, be mindful to articulate each note clearly.
The guitar solo isn’t technically difficult in terms of phrasing, but it involves large position shifts, so take care not to miss any notes.
IN SILENCELUNA SEA
This is the work released just before LUNA SEA entered a year-long hiatus in 1997.
It was chosen as the image song for the TV Asahi drama “Chicago Hope,” marking LUNA SEA’s first tie-in.
With its refreshing melody and interwoven vocals, it’s a perfect track for the summer in which it was released.
MOTHERLUNA SEA
Originally the title track of the 4th album “MOTHER,” it was later released as the 5th single in a different version.
As a single, it was their first ballad, characterized by quietly resonant acoustic guitar and violin sounds.
RA-SE-NLUNA SEA
LUNA SEA is a five-piece rock band that continues to perform energetically today, representing the visual-kei bands that dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s.
“RA-SE-N,” a track from their fifth album STYLE—which drew attention again when its self-cover version was released in 2023—stands out with a rhythm that is immediately recognizable as irregular and an ensemble that conveys a sense of depth.
The arrangement proceeds in 5/4 from the intro, effectively heightening the impact of the big chorus where it returns to 4/4.
It’s a cool rock tune that showcases the full potential of LUNA SEA.
FOREVER & EVERLUNA SEA
A five-member rock band, LUNA SEA, who elevated the musical style known as Visual Kei into something more popular and went on to greatly influence bands that followed.
This track, included on their fifth album “STYLE,” overwhelms with its arrangement that conveys a weighty worldview and its ethereal sound.
Despite exceeding ten minutes in length, its dramatic progression offers a wealth of appeal—so much so that it may still feel insufficient for fully savoring the essence of LUNA SEA’s music.
It’s a hidden gem you should try at least once.