SIAM SHADE, who enjoyed great popularity in the visual scene from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, created numerous songs that made full use of their raw, emotionally charged vocals—music that resonated not only with the youth of the time but still carries enough intensity to connect today.
They also have catchy tracks that were used as anime theme songs, so they’re recommended even for those who’ve never listened to visual kei.
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SIAM SHADE’s Famous and Popular Songs (1–10)
Beyond the ache of sadnessSIAM SHADE
In this song, the guitar really stands out.
The guitar solo is also full of emotion, and the phrasing is excellent.
The tempo is on the faster side, and listening to it makes you want to take off running.
It’s sure to make your heart skip a beat.
PASSIONSIAM SHADE
It starts off with a slightly hard rock sound, but once the vocals come in, the beautiful melody and singing make it a very refreshing track.
Although the sound is heavy, it doesn’t feel weighty and goes down smoothly—that’s one of SIAM SHADE’s hallmarks, I think.
D.Z.I.SIAM SHADE
Included as the B-side to their eighth single “Dream.” It was performed as the final encore at their last live show at Budokan in 2002, conveying how deeply it resonates with the members.
This single was re-released later in 2007, and it is a song that must not be forgotten when talking about “SHAM SHADE,” one that set fans’ hearts racing.
Glacial LOVESIAM SHADE
It’s an uptempo, simple, and very easy-to-listen-to track.
It’s a song that’s very easy to get into.
However, even though it’s simple, it’s highly calculated, and the way it unfolds is really interesting.
Perhaps it sounds simple because their technique is outstanding.
Shangri-laSIAM SHADE
It’s the fourth track on SIAM SHADE VI, released on July 26, 2000.
The original composition is by Natin, with lyrics by Hideki.
This was their final original album.
The guitar lines are beautifully put together, and the two guitars intertwine exquisitely—it’s fantastic.
1999SIAM SHADE
The 12th single, released less than two weeks after the previous work, “BLACK.” The track features a production where “BLACK” plays at the very beginning, and throughout the song it employs an innovative vocal arrangement in which the katakana lyrics in the B-melody are sung alternately, one character at a time.
RAINSIAM SHADE
It’s a very melodic and refreshing song.
The title is “Rain,” but it feels like a track you could enjoy even on a sunny day.
It gives the impression that you’ll want to start running.
It’ll surely capture your heart—prepare for some serious butterflies.