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 get top marks (91–100)
ArueBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s sixth single, released in March 2004.
It’s a lively, upbeat rock ’n’ roll-style track, and there are almost no parts that pose a real hurdle to singing.
In that sense, it’s one of the best choices if you’re aiming for a high score.
There are some relatively fast-paced vocal lines, so if possible, it’s better to memorize the lyrics and sing without looking at the screen to make it easier to score higher.
If you sing too roughly, there’s a risk your pitch will get sloppy, so try to keep the original song’s groove and drive while singing carefully.
Even with a song like this, mastering the rests can be important.
If you’re interested, try searching for terms like “singing the rests.”
Blue BenchSasuke
Sasuke’s “Aoi Bench,” which was a huge hit back then and is still a karaoke staple today.
The key is a bit high, but the range doesn’t vary much, making it easy to sing.
There are many sustained notes, especially right before the chorus, so use vibrato well to boost your score!
Aim for high scores! Karaoke songs for high scores aimed at men (101–110)
to youMONGOL800
A song by the Japanese punk rock band MONGOL800, released in September 2001.
Despite never having been released as a single, it’s been covered by many artists and even used in a commercial (Lion’s TOP), making it a bit of an unusual case.
It’s very characteristic of a punk rock band—a track you can sing on pure momentum.
Both the melody and rhythm are very simple, so it’s an ideal choice if you’re aiming for a high karaoke score.
When you sing it, just be careful not to fall behind the groove! This is a song where momentum is everything.
Million FilmsKobukuro
This is a love ballad by Kobukuro that reflects on the many moments the two have shared, and it’s a popular choice at weddings.
The melody is simple and easy to remember, so as long as you’re careful not to miss the pitch in the chorus, you can expect a good score.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
Back Number has gained many fans, especially among young people.
Their lyrics are often called “clingy” or “needy,” but that’s likely because they portray emotions that so many people feel in a raw, honest way.
With a relaxed tempo and vocals that aren’t too high, their songs are easy to sing—and great for aiming for a high score.
In the Rain of RemembranceFukuyama Masaharu
This is the first single by Masaharu Fukuyama, who is active as an actor and singer, released in March 1990.
It was produced by Hisashi Shirahama, formerly of ARB.
While Fukuyama now showcases a rather mature, deep singing voice, this debut single lets you enjoy his very youthful vocals.
It’s a very straightforward, easy-to-understand rock song, and since it doesn’t feature extremely high or low notes, it could be a great choice to aim for a high score at karaoke.
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!