Masterpieces by Spitz: A list of recommended popular songs and signature tracks
Let me introduce songs by Spitz, one of Japan’s most iconic national rock bands.
Spitz is a four-member band that has been active since 1987, and they’ve continued with the original lineup since their formation.
The band originally grew out of a group that Masamune Kusano, the vocalist and guitarist, played in during his student days.
Interestingly, that earlier band was a punk rock band, quite different from what they’re known for now.
They also have roots in heavier genres like metal.
Given their strong association with gentle, ballad-like songs such as “Robinson” and “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” (“I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky”), that might come as a bit of a surprise.
With that, please enjoy Spitz’s music—where the quiet leaves a strong impression precisely because of the intensity they keep beneath the surface.
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Spitz’s classic songs: List of recommended popular and signature tracks (21–30)
Nagisasupittsu
This track, with its striking intro said to have been created while playing around with a sequencer, was released on September 9, 1996 as the 14th single and became their first to debut at No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
The song “Nagisa” was written with the idea that a shoreline is neither land, sea, nor sky, yet is connected to all of them.
Spicasupittsu
Released as a double A-side single with “Kaede” on July 7, 1998, it was featured as the JAL (Japan Airlines) “Resocha” commercial song.
The use of polite “desu/masu” forms in the lyrics is striking, so please listen with that in mind!
heavy mellowsupittsu
This song was specially written as the theme for Fuji TV’s morning information program “Mezamashi TV.” Even though it’s an upbeat and bright track, Masamune Kusano’s worldview—tinged with a certain sadness and melancholy—bursts forth vividly here as well!
Robinsonsupittsu
This is their 11th single, released on April 5, 1995.
For many people, this song may have been their introduction to Spitz.
Incidentally, vocalist Masamune Kusano was reportedly not enthusiastic about releasing it as a single because he felt it was “too pop.”
Before you become a memorysupittsu
Released on October 25, 1993 as their seventh single, it marked their first entry on the Oricon charts and their first appearance on Music Station.
While other artists might have arranged the song with a faster tempo, Spitz turned it into a characteristically relaxed track.
Sign of Lovesupittsu
Originally provided as PUFFY’s sixth single, it was later included as a self-cover on the album “Kachou Fuugetsu,” released on March 25, 1999.
In the music video, the members are dressed in police officer costumes!
blue carsupittsu
It’s their ninth single, released on July 20, 1994.
Masamune Kusano, the songwriter, originally intended a relaxed tempo, but while he was late to rehearsal, the other members changed it to a mid-tempo arrangement.
The band themselves say that this is the song that made Spitz what they are today!