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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.

Spitz’s classic songs: List of recommended popular and signature tracks (21–30)

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!

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Words of Lovesupittsu

There’s a song that tugs at the hearts of Spitz fans included on the classic 1995 September release, “Hachimitsu.” Although it was never released as a single, it became highly popular at concerts and on the radio, and is beloved among fans.

Its lyrics, which symbolically depict a decaying modern society and an absence of emotion, leave a strong impression, and the music video—portraying people oppressed within a controlled society—also drew attention.

In July 2014, it was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Asunaro 337 Byoshi,” perfectly matching the show’s key theme of bittersweet longing.

This work carries a profound message that prompts reflection on society and human nature.

It’s a song we’d especially like those who question modern society to hear.

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cherrysupittsu

This is the 13th single, released on April 10, 1996.

The lyrics, written based on experiences from touring around the country, evoke the image of a new departure.

The meticulously crafted, all-in-one-take music video is also a must-see!

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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!

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