Straightener Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Skeletonize!sutoreitenaa11rank/position

STRAIGHTENER – Skeletonize!

Straightener is a band that has been active for many years with a sound rooted in alternative and indie rock.

They’ve produced numerous classics, but one I especially recommend is “Skeletonize!” This track is a hard-hitting rock number with a loud, consolidated sound.

That said, its overall vocal range is relatively narrow, and even the one higher section doesn’t require using mixed voice.

Most men with an average vocal range should be able to sing it without issue.

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Ryo

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Lightningsutoreitenaa12rank/position

Straightener – Lightning

“Lightning” sings about the void in the heart that remains unfilled even as time passes after losing someone important.

It’s a song released in 2009 by the rock band Straightener.

Among their tracks, this one is relatively subdued and carries a stronger sense of melancholy.

The English lines convey the meaning: “Strike me with lightning so I can return to the world where you are.” The sound, though sad, somehow feels warm—much like quiet tears that flow when loneliness sets in.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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STRAIGHTENER – Spiral

If you’re looking to enjoy a tenor sound that captures the refreshing breeze of summer, we recommend Straightener’s “Spiral.” Released digitally in 2019, this song was written specifically for a live show held in Makuhari.

Its cool, breezy melody makes it perfect for a summer drive.

When you lose sight of where you are and what you want to do next—if someone important is by your side, it feels like you can stand in the future you once envisioned and keep going.

You can push yourself because there’s someone precious to you.

This is a song that brings out that feeling and gives you the courage to rise again.

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SAKI

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STRAIGHTENER – DISCOGRAPHY

As a quintessential guitar rock band, Straightener rose in popularity during the 2000s.

Their track “DISCOGRAPHY” features an incredibly cool bassline by bassist Hidekazu Hinata that carves out the melody.

While building a strong sense of groove together with the drums, the bass play melodically drives the song forward—an irresistibly tasty performance.

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Murakami Shinpei

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NO ~The Flower That Bloomed in the Wake of Life~sutoreitenaa15rank/position

STRAIGHTENER – NO ~The Flower That Bloomed in the Wake of Life~

A song imbued with a strong anti-war message.

Released in July 2015, it was created to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the war.

Its powerful lyrics, which speak to overcoming past losses and renewing hope and determination for the future, resonate deeply.

Also included on the album “COLD DISC,” it reached No.

19 on the Oricon charts.

It drew attention for Atsushi Horie, who is from Nagasaki, performing it in chorus with students from his alma mater.

When you want to reflect on war and peace, why not listen to this song? Its crystal-clear vocals and delicate melodies sink deeply into the listener’s heart.

KILLER TUNE [Natural Born Killer Tune Mix]sutoreitenaa16rank/position

Straightener – KILLER TUNE [Natural Born Killer Tune Mix] LIVE Ver.

It’s a single released in December 2004, but the Natural Born Killer Tune Mix is included on the album “TITLE,” which came out in January 2005.

If you look closely at the lyrics, the initial letters follow the alphabetical order from A to K, making for a playful set of lyrics.

NO ~The Flower That Bloomed in the Aftermath of Life~sutoreitenaa17rank/position

No -Inochi No Atoni Saita Hana-

Straightener, a four-piece rock band whose name means “one who makes things straight,” was formed mainly by childhood friends from junior high school.

Their 19th single, “NO ~The Flower That Bloomed in the Wake of Life~,” the second installment in their 2015 “Emotional Trilogy,” is a lyrical rock tune that reaffirms a break from war on the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Even the beautiful scenery we see has a story of how it came to be, and the message that we must not repeat the mistakes of the past reminds us of history that fades with time.

It’s a dramatic number that teaches us the importance of leaving a peaceful world for the future.

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Hoshino Takashi

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SAD AND BEAUTIFUL WORLDsutoreitenaa18rank/position

Straightener – Sad and Beautiful World

It’s one of their signature works, included on their second full-length album released in 2005.

Although created during their three-member era, the arrangement is stunning, conveying a profound depth and grandeur of sound.

It’s a masterpiece that has been beloved by fans for many years—so much so that it ranked first in the setlist vote for their 10th anniversary concert “21st CENTURY ROCK BAND” (at Nippon Budokan) in 2013.

SIX DAY WONDERsutoreitenaa19rank/position

Straightener – SIX DAY WONDER

Included on the 2007 album “LINEAR.” A four-piece rock band formed in 1998.

The band’s name means “a person who makes things straight.” The vocalist’s nonchalant delivery fits nicely with the lyrical rhythms and melodies that convey a sense of space or openness.

Silver Liningsutoreitenaa20rank/position

Straightener - Silver Lining

Here’s a song by Straightener that was released digitally in September.

The title, “silver lining,” in English refers to a single ray of light shining through a break in the clouds.

The melody spans a wide range, but it’s still fairly easy to remember.

The C section that comes in later has slightly tricky tonality and may be hard to pitch accurately, so it’s a good idea to practice just that part thoroughly.

The rhythm is also at a tempo that’s easy to groove to.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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