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

workerShiina Ringo

“Worker (Sheena Ringo)” covered by 9gatsu 27nichi

This is a song included on Ringo Sheena’s 2009 album “Sanmon Gossip.” “Rōdōsha” (“Worker”) starts with a quiet intro that suddenly grows intense.

The track has a sound that in some ways evokes Motown.

consciousnessShiina Ringo

Ishiki -Consciously-

The album version of “Consciousness ~ Singing Within the Largest Postwar Typhoon Zone ~” as recorded on “Stem (STEM) ~ Daimyo Asobi Edition ~.” It is a counterpart to the above-mentioned “Camouflage.” Different versions of both tracks are included on the album Heisei Fuzoku with Neko Saito.

I am a cat’s eye.Shiina Ringo

Shiina Ringo – I Am a Cat’s Eye

This song captivates with its distinctive worldview and literary Japanese expressions.

It portrays the feelings of a woman troubled by love and the complexities of human society, revealing new discoveries with each listen.

Shiina Ringo’s unique voice delicately traces the shifting patterns of the heart.

Released in May 2024, the track marks the single commemorating the 25th anniversary of her debut.

At the same time, her other albums were also released on vinyl.

Highly recommended for those who want their preconceptions overturned, it’s a track with an unforgettable resonance that invites you into a mysteriously alluring world.

Ultramarine DaysShiina Ringo

Tokyo Incidents – Ultramarine Weather

Composed by H ZETT M.

This is the legendary band that Ringo Sheena, who is also thriving as a singer-songwriter, once belonged to.

Beyond the obvious quality of the songs, it can be called a killer tune in which the individuality of both the rhythm section and the instrumentalists continues to shine throughout.

Rain Falling in the DarkShiina Ringo

[Cover] I tried singing “Rain Falling in the Dark” (with guitar/vocal)

Included on “Shōso Strip.” A track with a very unsettling atmosphere, featuring striking strings.

The chorus melody rhymes “ame darō ga” with “sadame darō ga,” creating a strong sense of rhythm.

A quintessential Shiina Ringo song.

The view outside the telescopeShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena - The Scenery Beyond the Telescope TOKYO 2020

This song was provided by Shiina for Hideki Noda’s stage play “Egg,” and it was also used in the “Tokyo Show” at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics.

The play “Egg” depicts athletes aiming for the Olympics in a fictional sport called Egg and female singers, expressing the folly of war through their stories.

Perhaps the fact that she contributed a song to a negatively themed play is a secret only Ringo Sheena knows.

I’m in love with your eyes.Shiina Ringo

02. Ringo Sheena – I’m in Love with Your Eyes

When I listen to this song, I feel like I’m being drawn into Shiina Ringo’s unique world.

Her individuality really stands out, and I’m amazed by how many differences there are from the original track.

But being able to arrange a song in such a distinctive way is part of Shiina Ringo’s charm.

The vocals and Ringo’s personality are blended well, resulting in a wonderful piece.

It’s definitely worth a listen at least once.