Hi-STANDARD Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Since You Been GoneHi-STANDARD43rank/position

Hi Standard – Since You Been Gone

An impressive cover track included on their first album, “GROWING UP,” released in November 1995.

This song is a high-speed number that reconstructs Russ Ballard’s classic—covered by many artists over the years—into Hi-Standard’s brand of melodic hardcore.

While retaining the melancholy of the original, the straightforward punk beat and aggressive guitar riffs seem to transform the cry of heartbreak into a forward-looking energy.

It’s the kind of track that gives you a push when you want to shake something off or lift your spirits.

Spread Your SailHi-STANDARD44rank/position

Hi Standard – Spread Your Sail

Even while understanding the disparities that exist in life, we still have no choice but to keep moving forward.

It’s a song imbued with that message.

The repeatedly recurring phrases linger strongly in your mind.

The driving, fast-paced melody that matches the lyrics feels pleasant to listen to.

Sunny DayHi-STANDARD45rank/position

SUNNY DAY（Hi-STANDARD）

“Sunny Day,” a track from “Last of Sunny Day.” This is another song that feels very Hi-Standard, from before the melodic hardcore sound had fully taken shape.

Guitarist Ken Yokoyama originally liked metal, and the riff in this song strongly evokes a metal/hardcore vibe.

However, the melody is characteristically catchy in the Hi-Standard way, making it a sound you might say you can’t really hear in today’s melodic hardcore.

Teenagers Are All AssholesHi-STANDARD46rank/position

Hi-STANDARD – Teenagers Are All Assholes [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

The goofy charm of Hi-Standard.

One song that embodies it is “Teenagers Are All Assholes.” The title itself is pretty crude, and the music video is so extreme it probably couldn’t air on broadcast TV (lol).

This ridiculous vibe pairs perfectly with the fast beats of melodic hardcore, making it a crowd favorite that triggers massive mosh pits at shows.

The Kids Are AlrightHi-STANDARD47rank/position

Hi-STANDARD – Kids Are Alright [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Humor—this is another charm of Hi-STANDARD.

One song where you can feel this humor is “The Kids Are Alright.” It’s also a cover, originally by the legendary UK rock band The Who.

What’s amusing is the single’s jacket: inspired by the word “Kids” in the title, they associated it with the hugely popular hard rock band KISS and parodied KISS’s makeup for the cover.

I think this playful spirit is the essence of Hi-STANDARD (lol).

This Is LoveHi-STANDARD48rank/position

This Is Love

In April 2000, just before going on hiatus, Hi-STANDARD released the mini-album “LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD,” and this track opens it.

In a brisk one minute and twenty seconds, it packs the band’s essence: breathless momentum and bittersweet, heart-tightening lyrics.

Its straightforward celebration of love that lasts forever powerfully moves anyone who listens.

The mini-album reached No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart, reflecting the intense attention it drew at the time.

It’s a powerful love song brimming with pure energy—perfect not only for reaffirming your feelings for someone special, but also for rekindling the passion to throw yourself into something.

Tinkerbell Hates GoateesHi-STANDARD49rank/position

Tinkerbell Hates Goatees (Live at Yokohama Arena 20181222)

Among their songs, one with a uniquely different charm is this track included on the classic album “Making the Road,” released in June 1999 and selling over 600,000 copies.

Unlike their usual high-velocity punk sound, this piece takes a different approach, emerging as a gentle instrumental number reminiscent of bossa nova.

The light, airy tone of the flute is pleasing to the ear, and the beautiful melody makes it a joy to listen to.

Amid the album’s intense flow, this track brings a calming pause—perfect for a relaxing evening.

It’s a hidden gem that reveals the depth of Hi-STANDARD’s musicality.