Straightener Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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STRAIGHTENER – Man-like Creatures

Straightener is a stylish rock band that sings about everyday life in vivid colors.

They are very active in performing at live shows and music festivals.

While most birthday songs are bright and heartwarming, often expressing gratitude or affection, ‘Man-like Creatures’ stands apart with its distinct coolness.

Rather than celebrating a person’s birthday, this song is dedicated to the world and the Earth that gave birth to us, who live in this chaotic world.

It’s a great pick when you want to shift the celebratory mood of a birthday party.

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My Rainy Valentine

Straightener is a four-piece rock band led by Atsushi Horie from Nagasaki Prefecture.

This track is included on their EP “Next Chapter EP,” released on October 29, 2025.

Written entirely in English, the song wraps you in a soothing, dreamlike sense of floating, created by layers of spatial guitar sounds.

The title might conjure images of a sweet Valentine’s Day, but in reality it’s an alternative piece imbued with the chill and quiet of rain, leaving a somewhat wistful aftertaste.

Its deep sonic world is captivating, as if it gently accompanies the sentimental mood that comes at winter’s end.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to alone on a drizzly February night, lost in thought in a warm room.

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Straightener – Super Magical Illusion

It’s the 16th single, released in June 2014.

The song has a driving, fast-paced feel, and the music video is fun to watch, featuring the four members in a bicycle race.

It’s a perfect summer track that feels especially pleasant to listen to as the weather gets hotter.

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STRAIGHTENER – TENDER

It’s the second major single, released in February 2004.

The melody is of course wonderful, and the lyrics are really great too.

The lines about “regaining what was lost” really hit home.

The way it fades out at the end also suits the song perfectly.

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Straightener – THE REMAINS

This is their fourth major-label single, recorded in June 2005.

Although it’s the title track, it appears as the second song.

It has a driving tempo, with a clean, cool guitar riff in the chorus.

The bass line is quite active, giving the song a lively, dynamic feel.

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STRAIGHTENER – VANISH

The only new track included on the 2011 self-cover album “STOUT.” It’s a simple, high-energy uptempo number packed with their signature sense of speed.

The music video has a Western film vibe, features cameo appearances by all members of the telephones, and is intricately linked to the MV for “Prelude” by another sunnyday—a project featuring drummer Shinpei Nakayama and guitarist Jun Oyama outside of Straightener—showing particular attention to the visual production.

Additionally, the next album, “STRAIGHTER,” includes an alternate version titled “Prototype.”

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STRAIGHTENER – Synchro

This is a moving song by Straightener, whose energetic yet profound lyrics shape the band’s unique identity.

The arrangement is simple but blends seamlessly with the summer vacation vibe, showcasing high-level vocal prowess.