The Blue Hearts are a band you can’t leave out when talking about Japan’s punk rock boom.Even after their breakup in 1995, their songs have continued to be loved by people of all ages.Here are some of the uplifting classics they left behind that will boost your spirits just by listening.
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good-for-nothingTHE BLUE HEARTS1rank/position

It’s included on their second album, “YOUNG AND PRETTY.” A rallying song for all underachievers and misfits.
Instead of constantly putting down your flawed self, it’s okay to sometimes just own it—the straightforward punk sound and earnest vocals tell you so.
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS2rank/position

A powerful debut track by THE BLUE HEARTS that electrified countless young listeners from the 1980s to the ’90s with its exhilarating punk sound and distinctive lyrical world.
The innovative lyrics depict an essential kind of beauty that isn’t confined by appearances or superficial values.
Released in May 1987 as their major-label debut single, it was later included on the album “THE BLUE HEARTS.” It’s a recommended song when you’re feeling down, need a change of pace, or want to fire yourself up.
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS3rank/position

A powerful portrayal of relentlessly sprinting toward one’s goals, this signature work by THE BLUE HEARTS is set in the real world—not a utopia or a hell—and boldly declares that life itself has meaning even if we can’t be perfect.
Released in November 1988, this track, which lends its name to the album TRAIN-TRAIN, uses piano for the first time in the band’s history to create a sense of exhilarating momentum and reached No.
5 on the Oricon singles chart.
In 1989, it was also chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “High School Rakugaki.” For those standing at a crossroads in life, this is a song that will be a powerful ally.
When you’re torn about a decision, let it be a source of courage that gives you a push forward.
Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS4rank/position

This is one of the signature songs by THE BLUE HEARTS, the legendary punk rock band that was active in the early 1990s.
It was also used as the theme song for the school-set TV drama “High School Graffiti 2,” and it gives the impression of capturing the momentum of youth.
A distinctive feature of the song is that the chorus appears only once, near the end, which makes it feel like it stores up energy and then explodes at the finish.
It’s a track that strongly conveys hope for the future, as if building experience and nurturing the growth of the heart.
The Never-Ending SongTHE BLUE HEARTS5rank/position

A four-piece rock band, THE BLUE HEARTS, enjoyed explosive popularity mainly among junior and senior high school students nationwide, and their legend has lived on even after their breakup in 1995.
This song, included on their debut album THE BLUE HEARTS, is also known as the theme song for the radio program “Yankee Sensei! Hiroyuki Yoshiie’s Dreams Don’t Run Away.” Its message—no matter what happens today, switch gears and move on the next day—has the power to help you release stress from work instead of carrying it over.
With its driving punk sound, this timeless classic blasts away the feelings of new members of society and those suffering from the May blues.
Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS6rank/position

Released in February 1987 as an independently produced single, “Hito ni Yasashiku / Hammer” is one of The Blue Hearts’ signature songs.
With its refreshingly straightforward message conveyed in simple words, this track resonates in the heart and gives strength no matter what hardships you face.


