The Cro-Magnons Popular Song Rankings [2026]

A drop on the carburetorZa Kuromaniyonzu29rank/position

The Cro-Magnons “A Drop in the Carburetor”

Written and composed by Hiroto Kōmoto, this track is an insanely cool number driven by a hard-hitting groove of high-speed guitars and harmonica.

Its headlong acceleration, as if charging right up to the breaking point, sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.

Released in September 2025 as their 28th single, it’s also the opening track on the album “JAMBO JAPAN.” Perfect for blasting down the road on a drive or for shaking off everything and getting an instant rush, no questions asked.

Bottomless BlueZa Kuromaniyonzu30rank/position

The Cro-Magnons “Bottomless Blue” live video

This track is a number written and composed by Hiroto Kōmoto, included on their fifth album “Oi! Um bobo,” released in November 2010.

The band’s raw groove, stripped of unnecessary ornamentation, hits you straight in the chest.

Kōmoto’s blues harp is another highlight, brimming with overwhelming energy that blows away the blues.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling down, and you’ll feel power welling up from deep inside!

full swingZa Kuromaniyonzu31rank/position

This song, with its strikingly straightforward message, is a track by The Cro-Magnons included on the album “JAMBO JAPAN,” released in October 2025.

It’s a song that cheers you on to “go all in and take on challenges without worrying about appearances.” As the title suggests—“you’ve got to start by trying, and if you do it, do it wholeheartedly without holding back”—its direct message has surely encouraged many listeners.

The song was featured in a Rakuraku Cloud commercial depicting Kenichi Takitō, Natsuko Yokozawa, and Mone Kamishiraishi working hard in an office.

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Viva! Freedom!!Za Kuromaniyonzu32rank/position

The Cro-Magnons “The Cro-Magnons Live! MUD SHAKES 2021”

This piece, notable for its ultra-thick sound, is the opening track of the album “MUD SHAKES,” released in December 2020.

Written and composed by Masatoshi Mashima, it’s incredibly cool in the way it doesn’t rely on complicated logic, but simply and wholeheartedly affirms the greatness of “freedom.” Released in 2020, a time when society as a whole felt stifled, this song must have been a source of solace for many fans.

If you need a boost, give it a listen!

good-for-nothingZa Kuromaniyonzu33rank/position

The Cro-Magnons “Gokutsubushi”

A number that affirms the existence of someone who may have fallen outside society’s standards.

It’s Gokutsubushi, released in January 2022 as the sixth and final installment of the “Six Consecutive Monthly Singles” project that began in 2021.

In the lyrics written by Hiroto Kōmoto, a palpable life force resides within the wretchedness, stirring the listener’s heart.

The raw, rugged band sound seems to convey that message as-is.

Give it a listen on days when things just don’t go right, or when you feel like you’re no good.

The Mole and the BongoZa Kuromaniyonzu34rank/position

The Cro-Magnons “Mole and Bongo”

Written and composed by Hiroto Kōmoto, this track’s marching, choppy rhythm really amps you up.

Released as a single in November 2021, it was the fourth installment in a six-month consecutive singles project.

It’s also included on the album SIX KICKS ROCK&ROLL.

The simple, raw, untamed sound is insanely good.

It’s a rock number I recommend when you want a boost without overthinking it.

killer beeZa Kuromaniyonzu35rank/position

The Cro-Magnons – Killer Bee/Soft

An electrifying track that kicks off with a phrase reminiscent of a buzzing bee and rockets straight into top gear.

It’s packed with the primal spark of rock ’n’ roll, where Hiroto Kōmoto’s energetic vocals intertwine with Masatoshi Mashima’s razor-sharp guitar.

Its explosive intensity is condensed into a brief 2 minutes and 20 seconds, igniting an irresistible urge to move your body.

This work opens the landmark first album “The Cro-Magnons,” released in October 2006.

Perfect for blowing off steam or giving you that final push when you need to fire yourself up!