Shiina Ringo’s Best and Most Popular Songs: From Hit Singles to Hidden Gems, All in One Guide!

The Decisive Three MinutesShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena - “Decisive Three Minutes” from Ringo Expo ’14

A track included on the self-cover album “Gyakuyunyuu: Kouwan Kyoku,” released on May 27, 2014.

Originally written for Chiaki Kuriyama in 2011.

This piece shares the same concept as Tokyo Jihen’s song “Noudouteki Sanpunkan” (exactly three minutes in length, 120 BPM).

In live shows, you can catch a glimpse of a performance using the megaphone that has become synonymous with her stage presence.

BathroomShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – “Bathroom” from Party Congress Short Ver.

A track from the 2nd album Shōso Strip, released on March 31, 2000.

The song is about a desire and proposal to express a fusion that transcends life and death.

She has said it might be her favorite track on the album.

The 9th single Ringo no Uta, released in 2003, includes as a B-side an English-lyric version with a different arrangement titled “la salle de bain,” offering a distinctly different facet to enjoy.

Midnight is purityShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – Purity at Midnight

Title track of the 7th single “Mayonaka wa Junketsu,” released on March 28, 2001.

This work was the first to be produced without the involvement of arranger and bassist Seiji Kameda, who had worked with her since her debut; instead, the arrangement was handled by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.

The song itself was written even before her debut, and “Mittei Monogatari,” included on the 4th album Sanmon Gossip, is positioned as a sequel to this piece.

dizzinessShiina Ringo

Dizziness (Shiina Ringo cover)

This is also a track from the third single, “Koko de Kiss Shite.” It was written while she was staying in the UK before her debut, and Shiina describes it as having a “cloudy feel.” Although it’s rarely performed live, it remains a popular song.

Crime and PunishmentShiina Ringo

Shiina Ringo – Crime and Punishment

A track included on the second album Shōso Strip, released March 31, 2000.

The song was first unveiled at her hometown Fukuoka show on the opening day (April 1, 1999) of her first nationwide tour, Senkō Ecstasy.

During the MC, she told fans, “This song has absolutely no release planned, so if you want it to come out as a single, please write letters to Toshiba-EMI,” which sparked an anecdote-worthy development: fans responded to her call and actually launched a petition urging Toshiba-EMI to release it as a single.

Furthermore, the guitar on this track features a guest appearance by her idol, Kenichi “Benji” Asai (formerly of BLANKEY JET CITY).

The Ultimate LifeShiina Ringo

Shiina Ringo – Supreme Life ~ Down to Rock Bottom

The title track of the 15th single “Supreme Life,” released on February 25, 2015.

It served as the theme song for the drama “XX Wife.” Written specifically as a drama theme with the concept of a “rock-sounding love song.” The music video forms a continuous series together with the B-side track “Down to the Bottom.”

Camouflage: Singing Within the Postwar-Era’s Largest-Class Storm ZoneShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena - Camouflage (Singing within the largest postwar-class storm zone) cover

A very cool jazzy number with a walking bass.

The arrangements differ slightly between the version on “Galki, Semen, Chestnut Flower” and the one on “Me and Discharge.” The violin is stylish and incredibly moody as well.