A masterpiece that sings of wonder. Recommended popular songs.
This is a song list collecting tracks that feature the word “Wonder” in the title or incorporate wonder as a theme.
Why not listen and compare how each artist expresses what they find wondrous in their lyrics?
Masterpieces that sing of wonder. Recommended popular songs (1–10)
Mr. Wonderlandsasakure.UK fiito. pirio
Included on the 2013 album “Tondemo Mirai Kuusouzu.” A songwriter-composer and DJ from Fukushima Prefecture.
Specializes in chiptune-style sounds grounded in a world of “science fiction” and “fable,” and is also recognized beyond music for pixel-art animation and artwork.
p0uv1BUCK-TICK
Included on the 2007 album “Tenshi no Revolver.” A five-piece band from Gunma Prefecture formed in 1985.
Despite the hard guitar and powerful drums, it’s a song whose pop and catchy melody lingers in your heart, and when the deep, resonant vocals come in, it becomes something that could only be BUCK-TICK—nothing else—and that’s remarkable.
SIX DAY WONDERsutoreitenaa
Included on the 2007 album “LINEAR.” A four-piece rock band formed in 1998.
The band’s name means “a person who makes things straight.” The vocalist’s nonchalant delivery fits nicely with the lyrical rhythms and melodies that convey a sense of space or openness.
wonder boyYokoyama Yuu
It’s included on Kanjani Eight’s 2007 album “KJ2 Zukkoke Dai Dassō.” Born in 1981.
A singer and actor from Osaka City, and a member of Kanjani Eight.
His vocal style—singing over pop, catchy melodies with bits of rap—has a distinctly idol-like vibe and really adds a nice flavor.
the wonderland from LABvistlip
Included on the 2011 album “ORDER MADE.” A five-member rock band formed on Tanabata in 2007.
Their sound evokes loud rock, with hard, noisy guitars and drums that convey a sense of power, topped by a narcissistic yet lyrical vocal, resulting in a quintessentially visual-kei style.
A Mysterious ExperienceMatsutōya Yumi
Included on the 1983 album “VOYAGER.” Born in 1954.
A singer-songwriter from Tokyo.
Theme song for Sanrio Puroland’s 15th Anniversary live show “Fairy Tale of the Forest ~Love Forever~.” The structure presents everyday life in the A section, and a “mysterious experience” in the B section and the chorus.
Wonderland / The Country of WondersGotch
Included on the 2014 album “Can’t Be Forever Young.” Born in 1976.
A singer-songwriter from Shizuoka Prefecture.
Vocalist and guitarist of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION.
The gently wavering melody line, the tone of the acoustic guitar, and the languid vocals fuse in an indescribably appealing way.