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 (251–260)
strawberryBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN is a rock band that has remained popular for many years.
They continue to release great songs without changing their musical style, even now.
Their new track, “strawberry,” stays true to their sound.
As you’d expect from BUMP OF CHICKEN, it features a vocal line with strong J-pop elements and is easy to sing throughout.
In addition, the long notes are relatively restrained, so even those who struggle with breath control can sing it without issue.
Give it a try and aim for a high score with this song.
Mary AnnTHE ALFEE
This is THE ALFEE’s (credited as ALFEE at the time of release) 16th single, released on June 21, 1983.
It was the unit’s first song to make the Top 10.
In terms of sound, it strongly reflects the influence of the so-called “corporate rock” genre that dominated Western charts at the time, such as JOURNEY and ASIA.
However, the vocal melody follows in the tradition of 1970s folk songs and New Music, making it very easy to sing.
I think it’s a perfect choice when you want to aim for a high karaoke score.
It might be even more fun if you recreate the chorus together with your friends!
My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu
This was Southern All Stars’ third single, released in March 1979.
It’s such an iconic masterpiece of Japanese rock and pop that it hardly needs any introduction! The vocal melody is beautiful and easy to hum, making it an excellent choice for karaoke if you’re aiming for a high score.
That said, Keisuke Kuwata of Southern All Stars has a very distinctive voice and singing style, so if you imitate him too closely, it might actually lead to point deductions in karaoke scoring—something to keep in mind.
Of course, it’s really a classic that you should just enjoy singing freely without worrying about the score!
To tell the truth,yangusukinii
This is the seventh digital-only single by Young Skinny, a four-piece Japanese rock band, released in October 2022.
It’s a relaxed, mid-tempo track with a slightly heartwarming vibe that’s part of its charm.
The vocal melody doesn’t span a very wide range, and like the overall feel of the song, it’s written with a very straightforward melody.
That means the general public should be able to aim for a high karaoke score with it.
There are a few slightly higher notes, but try not to tighten your throat; instead, aim your voice toward the upper palate inside your mouth as you sing.
I’m sure it’ll feel just right!
POISON ~ A world where you can’t even say what you want to saySorimachi Takashi
This is actor and singer (currently on hiatus from singing) Takashi Sorimachi’s fourth single, released in July 1998.
It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama GTO, in which Sorimachi himself starred.
With a medium-to-up tempo that’s easy for anyone to sing and groove to, the vocal melody doesn’t span a wide range, and the tune is very easy to remember and sing.
So it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it’s a must-pick when you want to aim for a high karaoke score.
It might be fun to get together with friends and hold a one-song scoring battle with this track.
Try producing your voice as if you’re aiming it toward your lower jaw inside your mouth and sing with a strong chest voice—you’ll likely get an even better vocal tone, so give it a try.
Your eyes are 10,000 voltsHoriuchi Takao
At the time, Takao Horiuchi, who belonged to the band Alice, released this song as a solo artist, with the release date being August 5, 1978.
While Alice was at the height of their popularity, the song was also used in a Shiseido campaign and became a major hit.
If you’re currently in your late 40s to late 50s as of 2021, many of you may remember pretending a broom was a guitar and singing this song during school cleaning time.
In fact, I was one of those kids.
Musically, it has a very memorable chorus melody and lyrics, making it familiar to just about anyone and easy to sing at karaoke.
It might be fun to compete for high scores by singing just this one song, too!
Nagisa HotelKuwata Keisuke
This song is included on Keisuke Kuwata’s fourth best-of album, “Itsumo Dokokade,” released in November 2022.
It was reportedly newly written specifically for inclusion on this album.
Kuwata debuted on the major scene with Southern All Stars in 1977, and the fact that he has remained at the forefront of Japan’s music scene ever since is nothing short of remarkable.
His vocals on this track show no sign of age-related decline; if anything, they’ve grown even more refined, and listening to him truly commands respect.
The song itself is a gentle, medium-to-slow-tempo ballad.
The vocal melody has no complex or puzzling parts, making it very approachable and listener-friendly.
Even with such a simple melody, his signature “Kuwata-bushi” style shines through, which is wonderful.
As mentioned, the melody is very simple and easy to hum, so I think it’s a great candidate for scoring high in karaoke.
If you sing it with a solid, resonant low register, it will likely sound even better—give it a try.