Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores
If you’re simply aiming for a high score at karaoke, the key points for song selection will naturally be to choose songs with “easy-to-sing melodies,” “easy-to-understand lyrics,” and “clear, straightforward rhythms.”
That being the case, your picks will tend to come from the ’90s and earlier—so-called Showa-era and early Heisei kayōkyoku, new music, and J-pop.
Many recent songs have complex melodies and rhythms, and plenty of people think “This is hard!” after just one listen.
In this article, aimed at men who want to score high at karaoke, I’ve also proactively selected relatively singable tracks even from among more recent songs.
Compared to older hits, these are a bit more challenging to sing, but each song’s write-up includes tips and points to watch for to help you boost your score, so please use this as a guide and give them a try!
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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve high scores (71–80)
The City Where Flowers Bloomyuzu
A track included on YUZU’s new album “YUZUTOWN,” released on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, their first new album in about two years.
YUZU often create songs that feel very familiar and somewhat nostalgic, and this song is no exception—it’s very easy to remember.
If you try to sing it in the original key, the high notes might be a bit challenging for some people, so please pay close attention to your key settings.
Once you improve, it can be fun to try harmonizing with a friend as a duo.
As the title suggests, it’s a song that really evokes “spring,” so you’ll surely be able to sing it with a refreshing, pleasant feeling!
Oh My Little GirlOzaki Yutaka
It’s a slow-tempo ballad filled with love—truly a masterpiece among masterpieces.
The vocals are so captivating you can’t help but be drawn in.
The range is high, but aim for a solid, core sound without becoming too thin.
If you pay attention to dynamics and vibrato, it’s a song that makes it easier to score high!
Close your eyesHirai Ken
It’s a love ballad by Ken Hirai that sings about moving forward after a breakup with a lover.
The rhythm is slow and there are many high-pitched parts, but if you focus on sustained long tones and vibrato there, it’s easier to aim for a high score.
By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi
This is Junichi Inagaki’s 27th single, released in October 1992.
It’s such a classic among J-pop Christmas songs that it hardly needs any explanation! I doubt there’s anyone who hasn’t heard it.
In fact, as of December 2023, it remains Inagaki’s biggest hit.
Of course, the primary reason for its massive success is the song’s inherent appeal, but it’s also very karaoke-friendly, which has helped many people sing it over the years.
The melody is very easy to sing as well, so when you perform it, pay attention to how you handle each phrase—where to hold notes, where to cut them, and so on.
OneRIP SLYME
This is a track by RIP SLYME, a group that can be considered one of the pioneers who brought hip-hop into people’s living rooms.
The flowing lyrics over a laid-back track feel incredibly pleasant.
Since there aren’t many pitch changes, it should be easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident in their singing.
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
This mid-tempo song has no forced developments and features melodies and rhythms that are easy to grasp.
However, there are a few points where, if you don’t pay close attention to your breathing timing, you might end up late on the next entry, so be careful about that.
TemptationGLAY
GLAY’s 13th single, released on April 29, 1998.
This is another hit from the golden era of J-POP and J-ROCK in the ’90s! Even if you’re not a fan of visual kei, many of you have probably heard it.
The memorable chorus melody is very easy to remember, and the tempo makes it quite easy to sing.
It’s not in the vocal part, but the use of irregular meter in the interlude is also an interesting touch.
Be careful not to get thrown off by that section.
The heavy backing track is also cool, so sing it with style and aim for a high score!