Popular Love Song Bands Ranking [2026]

I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN92rank/position

DEEN 'I Want to Steal You Away Just Like This (DEEN The Best DX)' Music Video

Starting from a mood of quietly gazing at the cityscape, DEEN’s debut song gives voice to the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.

Carried by a characteristically poignant ballad melody, the deep sorrow of losing a lover and the powerful desire to win them back resonate in the listener’s heart.

Released in March 1993, it was later featured in a pager commercial and reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts, becoming a massive hit with total sales exceeding 1.3 million copies.

Fully expressing the feelings of reflecting on a love that has ended, the song—highly acclaimed for the quality of both its lyrics and melody—has been covered by many artists.

Cherished as a staple at weddings and karaoke alike, it continues to comfort and encourage those who have experienced heartbreak.

Girl SSCANDAL93rank/position

SCANDAL “Girl S” / Shoujo S – Music Video

This is a girls’ rock anthem that powerfully expresses the complex emotions felt by women in their adolescence.

SCANDAL portrays the instability of youth and the conflicts within romance with an energetic sound.

The slap bass technique used in the intro and interlude adds a vibrant drive to the track and strengthens the impact of its message.

Released in June 2009, the song was selected as the 10th opening theme for the anime BLEACH, and its music video—directed by comedian Hiroshi Shinagawa in his directorial debut—also drew attention.

It’s a great recommendation for beginners on guitar, and its robust rock sound and accessible melody are sure to boost your motivation to practice.

Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover94rank/position

My Little Lover "Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been There Since Long Ago~

My Little Lover’s famed song “Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Always Been~” garnered nationwide popularity.

Adhering to orthodox pop conventions, this piece keeps the vocal range compact throughout.

Because the melodic rises and falls are very gentle, it isn’t particularly low, but as long as you choose the right key, even women in their 40s with lower voices should find it easy to sing.

It’s also a big hit at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Don’t SpeakNo Doubt95rank/position

No Doubt – Don’t Speak (Official 4K Music Video)

No Doubt, formed in 1986 in California, USA, drew on ska and punk while refusing to be confined to a single genre, pairing that sensibility with Gwen Stefani’s powerful vocals.

After a long period of groundwork, their 1995 album Tragic Kingdom became a worldwide hit.

The track Don’t Speak was inspired by the end of a seven-year romantic relationship between Gwen and Tony Kanal, and in 1996 it became the most-played song on American radio.

The song conveys a heartrending decision: that sometimes it’s better to choose silence than words.

With Gwen’s searingly emotional vocals, it’s a masterpiece that anyone who has endured a painful breakup should hear.

A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE96rank/position

A third of pure-hearted feelings

This SIAM SHADE classic captures the helpless ache of love that only makes you feel farther from the one you care about the harder you try.

No matter how strongly you feel, only a fraction of those feelings ever reach them—this pure emotional dilemma is vividly portrayed through the contrast between the technical, intense instrumentation and the sweetly resonant vocals.

Released in November 1997, the song was used as the ending theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin and became a major hit, selling over 700,000 copies in total.

If you’ve ever felt your love was one-sided, listening to it may feel like it’s speaking your frustration for you.

Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR97rank/position

SPYAIR “Sakura Mitsutsuki (Short ver.)”

Their second collaboration with Gintama since “Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)”! The song was used as the opening theme for the fifth season of the Gintama anime, Gintama’.

It’s a love song that intertwines the meetings and partings that come with spring with the theme of romance.

Sung in IKE’s husky voice, the track brims with a unique charm unlike other love songs and is sure to make your heart skip a beat.

Even if you drift apart once, what if you could meet again and share the same moments… It’s bittersweet, yet it also carries a sense of hope for the future.

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Every Breath You TakeThe Police98rank/position

The Police – Every Breath You Take (Official Music Video)

The legendary rock band, The Police.

Hailing from the UK, they were hugely active from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, gaining popularity with a distinctive sound that blended reggae elements into the then-mainstream punk rock.

Although they eventually disbanded, they remain a band that continues to influence many artists today.

One of their well-known hit songs, Every Breath You Take, was released in 1983.

Its city-evoking sound and crisp, refreshing vocals garnered widespread popularity.

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Ryo

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