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Hit and popular songs by SCANDAL

Let me introduce songs by SCANDAL, a nonstop four-piece girls’ rock band.

SCANDAL was formed when members who originally attended a vocal and dance school were invited by an instructor to try playing instruments.

While they enjoy idol-like popularity, they also have many captivating songs, and I imagine many people have covered them as copy bands at school festivals.

The gear they use is mainly from Fender, and Squier, a Fender subsidiary, offers cute yet cool signature models that perfectly match their image.

If you’re a female guitarist or bassist who admires them, be sure to check them out.

SCANDAL’s classic and popular songs (21–30)

LOVE ME DOSCANDAL

Scandal – Love Me Do PV
LOVE ME DOSCANDAL

A tie-in song with Bourbon that marked SCANDAL’s first TV commercial appearance.

Written and composed by MAMI, it’s a cute track with a poppy, bouncing melody that feels delightful.

In the music video, each member has a heart-fluttering scene with a man, and their expressions are so charming that you can’t help but feel your heart skip a beat too.

BurnSCANDAL

SCANDAL – Burn (Male Version) w/lyrics
BurnSCANDAL

Starting with a wistful guitar riff, this is an emotional song that quietly lays bare inner turmoil.

It makes you want to take another look at the fact that you’re keeping on, step by step.

The emotional guitar expression by MAMI (Gt) at the end is a must-hear.

SCANDAL’s classic and popular songs (31–40)

DOLLSCANDAL

SCANDAL 「DOLL」 ‐Music Video
DOLLSCANDAL

The guitar is so striking that it makes a girl who’s just started playing want to try it out, and since it’s not difficult overall, it would surely be fun to cover as a band.

It’s no wonder that many of today’s girl bands started playing instruments because of SCANDAL.

SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL

SCANDAL “SAKURA Goodbye” / Sakura Goodbye – Music Video
SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL

This song brings back the bittersweet feeling of parting with friends and the excitement of starting a new chapter.

Because the lyrics include school-related words, it feels more vivid and relatable.

It’s perfect for graduation ceremonies from elementary through high school.

Stamps!SCANDAL

SCANDAL 『Stamp!』-Music Video
Stamps!SCANDAL

With its light, catchy melody, it’s a song I’d want to listen to while taking a walk or going for a drive.

The lyrics, which mix Japanese and English, come in rhythmically, making me want to read along as I listen and sing together.

Pin-heel SurferSCANDAL

SCANDAL “Pinheel Surfer” / Pinheel Surfer – Music Video
Pin-heel SurferSCANDAL

While it’s a bright song that seems to symbolize the lightness of an adult woman, it also carries a somewhat calm atmosphere.

In the music video, the members dance dressed as office workers, so watching it might help you appreciate the song’s character even more.

Meteor Shower at DawnSCANDAL

SCANDAL “Dawn Meteor Shower” / Yoake no Ryūseigun – Music Video
Meteor Shower at DawnSCANDAL

It was used as the theme song for a Pokémon movie, and it’s characterized by a child-friendly melody and a bouncing, upbeat chorus rhythm.

Since Seiji Kameda handled the sound production, it might be interesting to listen closely to the arrangement as well.