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 top scores (31–40)
bouquetback number
This is one of back number’s signature songs, expressing straightforward feelings for a lover.
Its lyrics, which sound like speaking directly to a partner, resonate with many people.
The pitch is relatively low, making it easier to sing.
Since the opening starts in a low range, be careful not to go off pitch.
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
It’s a classic graduation song that’s often performed as a chorus.
Since it’s commonly sung in chorus, you won’t encounter complex rhythms.
That’s a big advantage when aiming for a high score with scoring features! As long as you target the pitches accurately and sing without going off-key, a high score is guaranteed!
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
This duo has great voices, so while you might be able to match the melody, it would be difficult to imitate their vocal timbre and sing like the original.
However, as long as the rhythm is on point, you can aim for a high score even if your voice doesn’t sound similar.
With enough practice, you’ll get good enough to show off at karaoke.
When love endsRin Oto
Rinne, a rapper active in the overground hip-hop scene, is known for catchy lyrics themed around romance.
He’s popular with men too, but especially with women.
Among his tracks, the one I particularly recommend is Koi ga Owareba (When Love Ends).
It leans more toward vocal parts than rap, and every section is sung within a narrow range.
Since the vocal line stays fairly monotone throughout, it’s a great addition to your repertoire if you want to appeal to women and aim for a high score.
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
Released ahead of Kenshi Yonezu’s fourth original album “BOOTLEG,” the song became available on various music streaming services in October 2017, followed by the album’s release in November.
The track was produced with actor Masaki Suda as a guest vocalist, and it is also included on Suda’s debut album as a musician, “PLAY.” It is often written as “Haiiro to Ao (+Masaki Suda),” and this article follows that notation.
I feel many male singers may struggle with the high notes in the chorus if they attempt the original key, so you should pay close attention to key selection.
The key point is to choose a key that allows you to hit the high notes while maintaining vocal power.
The melody line is somewhat complex, so be sure to practice thoroughly if you’re aiming for a high score!
Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top marks (41–50)
Island SongTHE BOOM
This is an impressive song by The Boom that prominently incorporates elements of Okinawan music.
It’s composed using the Ryukyuan scale and consists of only five or six notes, which makes it less likely to go off pitch when singing.
The tempo is also slow, so please sing while checking each note carefully.
Love IsKawamura Ryuuichi
This is Ryuichi Kawamura’s 4th single, released in October 1997.
As a mid-90s song created with karaoke performance strongly in mind, it’s been made very easy to sing.
Even if you felt “the key is too high!” when listening to the original, you should be fine as long as you find a key that suits you and adjust accordingly.
If you try to imitate Kawamura’s own so-called “V-kei style” singing—an approach that, for better or worse, can sound a bit delicate—you risk triggering penalty deductions on karaoke scoring machines.
So if you’re aiming for a high score, it’s better to avoid forcing an imitation of the original and sing it straight.