BOØWY Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

INSTANT LOVEBOØWY43rank/position

BOØWY INSTANT LOVE

This is the opening track included on “INSTANT LOVE,” which is also the title of their second album.

As the title suggests, the lyrics center on a theme of dry, detached romance.

While retaining elements of their early punk sound, the song incorporates various musical influences, hinting at an evolution in their style.

MORALBOØWY44rank/position

MORAL

When it comes to this song, it would be impossible to discuss it without addressing the impact of lyrics that go so far as to declare a love for other people’s misfortune.

The raw words, distinctly different from the sanitized lyrics you hear on television, possess a power that only true feelings can have—cutting sharply through a society that lives by pretense.

RENDEZ‐VOUSBOØWY45rank/position

Rendez-Vous (Live In Hamburg July 1987)

A track included on BOØWY’s sixth album, PSYCHOPATH.

It starts in a minor key with a slightly heavy feel, but once the song kicks in, it takes on a pop tone.

The vocals are in a major key while the guitar in the interlude is in a minor key, making for a playful song.

Although it sounds like a live recording, it was actually recorded in the studio, with the live feel intentionally crafted for fun.

ROUGE OF GRAYBOØWY46rank/position

Rouge Of Gray

It was included on their fourth album, JUST A HERO, and was apparently also a candidate for the album’s title.

The electronic drum sound in the intro is striking, and the song has a sideways-groove, disco-tinged dance number feel.

THIS MOMENTBOØWY47rank/position

BOOWY THIS MOMENT

A song included on BOØWY’s second album, INSTANT LOVE.

The Showa-era kayōkyoku-style vibe is an interesting touch.

True to BOØWY’s magic, each member’s strengths shine through in the arrangement, making this slow-tempo track undeniably cool.

Himuro’s husky vocals are spot-on, and Hotei’s graceful guitar melodies are flawless.

The finger-picked bass and dramatic drumming perfectly match the imagery of the highly message-driven lyrics.

Before getting on the highwayBOØWY48rank/position

To The Highway

This song was recorded in West Berlin when the Wall was still standing.

When I listen to it, I remember falling in love while feeding coins into a payphone, and a mischievous acquaintance who told me they would put this song on before getting onto the highway.

MarionetteBOØWY49rank/position

Marionette

Among BOØWY’s many songs, this one stands out as exceptionally melodic, with a guitar riff that really sticks in your head—a fan favorite.

It unusually features a strong dose of visual-kei elements and is relatively popular among women.

Since it’s from their later period, you can also see new experiments like using animation in the promotion.