Hi-STANDARD Popular Song Ranking [2026]

The Sound Of Secret MindHi-STANDARD8rank/position

Hi-STANDARD – The Sound Of Secret Mind [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Hi-STANDARD is a band that greatly contributed to the punk rock boom in Japan.

Many people in their early forties probably recall their youth when they hear the band’s songs.

Among Hi-STANDARD’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is The Sound Of Secret Mind.

Aside from the fact that the lyrics are in English, it’s an easy song to sing without sudden jumps in pitch.

Since it’s punk, you do need power, but conversely, a bit of roughness isn’t a problem, making it a perfect choice for those who aren’t confident in clean, polished vocals.

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All GenerationsHi-STANDARD9rank/position

Hi-STANDARD -All Generations(OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Among their songs, let me introduce a track that powerfully proclaims their comeback.

This number opens the album “THE GIFT,” released in October 2017 after an 18-year hiatus.

True to its title, it delivers a compelling message that resonates across generations, paired with an exhilarating, heart-stirring drive.

The irresistibly sing-along chorus will have you pumping your fist in the air, as if embodying the unity of a live show.

When you’re facing a challenge or taking a new step forward, listening to it is sure to give you a push.

Dear My FriendsHi-STANDARD10rank/position

Hi-STANDARD – DEAR MY FRIEND (COVER) with lyrics + Japanese translation

A song dedicated to Hi-STANDARD’s dear friends, “Dear My Friends.” As the title suggests, it can also be used as a birthday song dedicated to your treasured friends.

It could work to have the cake brought out right as the chorus begins with “Dear My Friends.”

GloryHi-STANDARD11rank/position

Hi-standard – Glory

This song likens dreams to “Glory,” celebrating one’s own worth and life.

Glory is different for everyone—find your own glory.

The lyrics may be a bit cheesy, but only Hi-STANDARD can make them sound so cool.

Growing UpHi-STANDARD12rank/position

Hi-STANDARD – Growing Up [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

The title track included on the album, “Growing Up,” is, plainly put, a popular Hi-Standard song.

It features a melody and chord progression reminiscent of oldies, combined with a punk groove—a track packed with everything that makes Hi-Standard appealing.

Incidentally, although this song is now only available on the album, it was reportedly handed out as an EP in 1996 when Hi-Standard opened for Green Day—now a household name in the U.S.—during their Japan tour.

Hi-Standard has performed alongside many overseas bands, including Green Day, blink-182, and The Offspring.

I hope you can feel that remarkable legacy on your way to school! And of course, it’s also a super catchy number.

My Heart Feels So FreeHi-STANDARD13rank/position

Hi Standard – My Heart Feels so Free

In 2011, Hi-Standard resumed their activities and held “Air Jam 2011” at Yokohama Stadium that same year.

The second song they played then was “My Heart Feels So Free.” Even during the band’s hiatus, Akihiro Namba, the bassist and vocalist, performed this song in his solo shows, suggesting it’s a track that holds deep meaning for the members.

Indeed, the freedom mentioned in the song’s title may be a keyword that symbolizes Hi-Standard.

The lyrics feel quintessentially Hi-Standard—indie, unconstrained, and embodying their achievements such as founding their own label, hosting their own festival, and expanding overseas, all along a path no one had walked before.

Close To MeHi-STANDARD14rank/position

Close To Me [Hi-STANDARD]

“Close To Me,” another fan favorite from the “Angry Fist” album, feels like a prototype of melodic hardcore with its fast beat and slightly wistful melody.

While many recent melodic hardcore bands frequently use a two-beat, early Hi-Standard gives the impression of employing a more diverse range of rhythms by comparison.

This song, too, develops by switching beats one after another.

Akira Tsuneoka on drums is often called one of the top drummers in the J-punk scene, and this track makes that clear.