A compilation of cool Japanese rock band songs. Recommended tracks for cover bands.
Whether you’ve just started playing an instrument or you’re in a band choosing songs for an upcoming live show, you might be thinking, “I want to play something cool!” In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of cool band songs.
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks—ones with cool vocals, ones with impressive instrumental performances, and more—so feel free to use this as a reference! Once you decide which song to play, all that’s left is to practice until you can perform it with style!
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Cool songs by Japanese rock bands. A roundup of recommended tracks for cover bands (71–80)
A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE
From the very beginning with just guitar and vocals, the excitement already starts to rise.
The moment the song kicks in, there’s no doubt you’ll hear ecstatic screams—this number is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! It was also used as an ending theme for Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
Beyond the undeniably cool melody, the straightforward lyrics that truly sing of pure, earnest feelings make it impossible not to be charming when you nail it.
Banzai ~ I’m glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu
Are there any other songs that so boldly and exuberantly proclaim feelings of love like this!? It’s a wonderful song with a straightforward, sincere expression of affection.
Am I the only one who thinks there isn’t a woman who wouldn’t be delighted to have this sung to her by a man she likes? Highly recommended.
Eight beatZa Kuromaniyonzu
The Cro-Magnons are the rock band formed by legendary punk rockers Hiroto Kōmoto and Masatoshi Mashima after The Blue Hearts and The High-Lows.
These middle-aged men, who’ve tasted both the bitter and the sweet, deliver raw, first-impulse rock numbers that, I’d say, might just be the most irresistibly attractive band songs out there.
powder snowRemioromen
Powder Snow has now become a classic winter song.
It was also used as an insert song in the drama One Litre of Tears starring Erika Sawajiri.
The most striking part of this track is definitely the chorus phrase! It’s no exaggeration to say your attractiveness depends on whether you can belt that section out cleanly and coolly.
The key jumps up sharply at the chorus, while the A melody and other parts sit relatively low.
Because the range is wide, the overall difficulty is high.
But if you can sing it effortlessly, you’ll definitely be a hit!
Soldiers of Februarythe cabs
It’s one of the finest masterpieces in the math rock scene, where lyrics singing of Siberia’s desolate landscapes intertwine with Kunimitsu Takahashi’s refined arpeggios.
Included on the cabs’ debut mini-album “Ichiban Hajimeno Dekigoto,” released in April 2011, the track features intricate clean-tone arpeggios that convey both clarity and tension within a rhythm structure rich in odd meters.
Yoshikatsu Shuto’s fragile vocals and Kazuta Nakamura’s bombardier-like, highly technical drumming come together to paint a world that is decadent yet beautiful.
The deep emotions embedded in the literary, abstract lyrics and the delicate articulation of the arpeggios are exquisitely matched, making this a song you’ll want to hear when you’re grappling with complex feelings.
RickenbackerRīgaru Rirī
This work portrays a confrontation with the power of music, infused with sentiments that pierce the heart.
The lyrics, woven by 17-year-old Honoka Takahashi, express a sincere attitude toward music and its dual nature—capable at times of sustaining people and at other times of driving them to the brink.
The sound, incorporating elements of alternative rock and shoegaze, together with a clear, translucent vocal, creates a unique sonic world.
Included on the mini-album “the Post,” released in October 2016, it was later selected in 2019 as a tie-in song for the stage production “365 Days, 36.5°C.” This track stands beside everyone who loves music, teaching the importance of pursuing a music that is truly your own.
Christmas songback number
I think back number is a really cool band if you practice and learn to sing their songs well! With these warm vocals and these moving lyrics, it’s the perfect ballad for the coming winter season.
Make sure to drill the song until you can sing it wholeheartedly!
