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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Dear My FriendsHi-STANDARD9rank/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.”

My Heart Feels So FreeHi-STANDARD10rank/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.

All GenerationsHi-STANDARD11rank/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.

Close To MeHi-STANDARD12rank/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.

GloryHi-STANDARD13rank/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.

LonelyHi-STANDARD14rank/position

Lonely Hi-Standard

Among Hi-Standard’s songs, “Lonely” is a standout that fully captures the bittersweetness of youth.

Riding a fast beat with a tear-jerking, nostalgic melody, it’s one of the tracks that helped shape the melodic hardcore approach.

This song is also technically crafted, using a variety of beats, guitar riffs, and bass lines.

Many Hi-Standard fans say “Growing Up” is their masterpiece, but this raw, unfinished energy may indeed be something you don’t find in their later work.