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!
It feels great when you nail a high score!
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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top marks (81–90)
Don’t avert your eyes.DEEN
This was DEEN’s fifth single, released in June 1994.
The mid-1990s, when this song came out, was the peak of what’s known as J-POP, with million-selling hits coming one after another! To aim for a hit back then, creating songs that would do well in the karaoke market was one of the essential conditions.
I imagine many people who are now in their 40s or older in 2020 enjoyed singing this song at karaoke when it was released.
It’s a high-quality pop song that’s very easy to remember and sing, so if you want to score high at karaoke, definitely learn it and give it a try!
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!
LOVE LOVE SHOWTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Despite having no tie-in, it became a long-running hit that stayed in the Top 10 for five consecutive weeks—a signature track where The Yellow Monkey’s trademark sultriness fuses with the driving energy of rock.
Among fans, it’s often said to be “the most Yemon-like” song.
The vocal range isn’t very high, the melody is simple, and there aren’t many pitch jumps, so you may find it easy to sing.
Since it’s band rock, the snare drum sound is the key point; if you feel the groove slightly behind the beat, it’ll be easier to lock into the song.
Keep solid time with your body, and be careful not to overproject your voice.
Forget-me-notOzaki Yutaka
This is one of Yutaka Ozaki’s signature ballads and a hugely popular song among fans! I imagine many people sing it at karaoke.
The overall vocal range is B2–A4, and while the chorus features Ozaki’s distinctive, impassioned, pleading delivery, you should hold back your emotions and focus on accurate pitch when doing scoring.
The melody line is simple and easy for anyone to remember.
However, because the contrast in pitch between the verses (A–B sections) and the chorus can feel pronounced, be mindful to keep your facial muscles lifted and project from the same placement throughout so you can sing without straining your throat.
On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z
It was the theme song for the TBS drama “Beautiful Life: The Days We Spent Together,” and the CD jacket photo was apparently shot from a wheelchair’s perspective to match the show’s content.
It’s a dramatic slow rock number where Inaba’s poignancy and power coexist.
The song’s overall vocal range is G3–B4, and since the highest notes appear frequently in the chorus, stamina is essential—so it’s recommended for those who are good with high notes.
As the song progresses, you may find it harder to lock onto the pitch bar, but if you keep your eyebrows raised and project your voice far with energetic delivery, it should start to click!
FanfareTamaki Kōji
An encouraging song written by Koji Tamaki, who was born and raised in Hokkaido, for a drama set in the world of horse racing.
The melody has a driving sense of speed, as if a horse is galloping, and it’s a song that lets you sing freely! The overall vocal range is C3 to B4, and the structure gradually builds in emotion and excitement.
For the A and B sections, put your voice firmly into the mic as if you’re speaking, and for the chorus, imagine singing in a wide-open space and let your voice out fully—this will help your voice come out comfortably and make it easier to stay on pitch.
For karaoke scoring, watch the pitch bar and check each note as you sing!
Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to get top marks (91–100)
MelissaPorunogurafiti
Released in September 2003 as Porno Graffitti’s 12th single.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist, marking the band’s second anime tie-in and their first since “Hitorinoyo” about three years and eight months earlier.
The song is built around an easy-to-remember, generally up-tempo melody with a touch of melancholy, so it’s a track that many people can aim for high scores with at karaoke.
However, when transitioning from the pre-chorus to the chorus, there’s a section with a slightly irregular time feel, so be sure to practice that part well before singing!