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.

Playlist

Masterpieces by Spitz: A list of recommended popular songs and signature tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	If I could live with yousupittsu		A medium-tempo number filled with gentle warmth
2	Grasshoppersupittsu		A classic song by Spitz, perfect for a drive
3	Beyond the purple nightsupittsu		Gently staying close to your heart with the calm melody of the night
4	Stay nakedsupittsu		A bright turning point in a funk-style pop song
5	Ysupittsu		Let my heart be cleansed by the legendary album’s famous insert song
6	never wake upsupittsu		A song that expresses beginner’s rock and a passion for music
7	Hydrangea Streetsupittsu		A hidden gem by Spitz, a song to listen to during the rainy season
8	Thanks, pal.supittsu		A heartwarming song that sings of farewell and gratitude
9	Tongari ’95supittsu		A punk-style rock song is the band’s theme
10	Hayatesupittsu		A driving rock classic brimming with the feel of an indigo horizon
11	First Love Crazysupittsu		A fast-paced, exhilarating rock song by Spitz
12	The wandering seagull goes on foreversupittsu		A powerful rock song by Spitz that lifts your spirits
13	Protect the Lightsupittsu		Spitz’s new song, an anime theme, sets my heart dancing
14	That gentle girlsupittsu		Spitz’s classic song “Before Dawn”
15	favorite foodsupittsu		A warm pop tune as a movie theme song
16	Maplesupittsu		A masterpiece with a melody and vocals that resonate with the heart
17	harborsupittsu		A single with a movie-style jacket; the lyrics are excellent.
18	prophetic dreamsupittsu		“Medaka” theme song, Fujifilm commercial song
19	spidersupittsu		Upbeat acoustic guitar single, popular song
20	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		The theme song of Shiroi Sen Nagashi sees sluggish sales
21	heavy mellowsupittsu		Concealing sorrow within a bright, lively song
22	Spicasupittsu		Kaede, JAL Rizoccha commercial song, in polite “desu/masu” tone
23	Words of Lovesupittsu		The appeal of Spitz’s classic song “Honey”
24	cherrysupittsu		The 13th single that sings of a new departure
25	Robinsonsupittsu		Spitz’s classic song and Masamune Kusano’s inner struggle
26	Before you become a memorysupittsu		Spitz's signature song, their first hit song
27	Nagisasupittsu		First Oricon No. 1 single themed on the seashore
28	Sign of Lovesupittsu		PUFFY Kachō Fūgetsu song, police officer costume video
29	blue carsupittsu		Spitz’s classic song: from a laid-back tempo to a staple
30	silkysupittsu		The 38th work that overcame the effects of the great earthquake
31	Scarletsupittsu		Theme song of “Melody,” depicting the feelings of first love
32	Wakabasupittsu		Originality in sound for film theme songs
33	Song of Springsupittsu		A CM song with a sense of exhilaration that resonates with the heart
34	8823supittsu		Introduction to Spitz’s rock-leaning songs
35	Indigo Horizonsupittsu		The appeal of Spitz’s classic songs and the breadth of their musicality
36	polar bearsupittsu		Supporting hopes and anxieties about a new life through song
37	Summer endssupittsu		The loneliness and hope of feeling the end of summer
38	Before you become a memorysupittsu		It's a bittersweet love song. For some reason, we li…
39	It’s not a dreamsupittsu		Gaining attention once again as a TV drama theme song
40	an ordinary lifesupittsu		A beautiful spring song by Spitz, the resonance of strings
41	thrushsupittsu		Spitz’s “Musicó TV” commercial song
42	Tokimeki Part 1supittsu		Spitz’s gemlike love song in their 37th year
43	honeysupittsu		Spitz’s classic song “Honey” portrays the feelings of love.
44	Hanemonosupittsu		The commercial song for the pachinko track “Hane”
45	Lark’s Heartsupittsu		A debut single brimming with a sense of speed—the beginning of a legend
46	Memoriessupittsu		Hit cheer song by a soccer singer
47	lookin’ forsupittsu		A song that supports a positive mindset
48	I’ll give it a name.supittsu		Spitz’s debut song, full of vitality and philosophical
49	The Monster of Summersupittsu		A summer song by Spitz, depicting death and love
50	from the bottom of my heartsupittsu		Don't be discouraged, let's move forward
51	Longing for a sunlit windowsupittsu		A heartrending breakup song with a pleasant rhythm
52	Tears Sparkle☆supittsu		A song titled “7” released on Tanabata
53	Beautiful finsupittsu		A refreshing song that evokes the sea, with wave-like melodies that resonate in the heart
54	A witch sets off on a journeysupittsu		Abstract lyrics of departure and a fantastical worldview
55	fishsupittsu		Music had my back when times were tough.
56	Je t’aime?supittsu		Kusano’s heartrending singing voice resonates in my heart.
57	Run Through the Nightsupittsu		As a hidden gem by the popular band Spitz, a mas…
58	Hibiscussupittsu		A classic song by Spitz with an impressive piano
59	Sky Blue Townsupittsu		The vocalist Masamune Kusano’s clear voice and distorted…
60	Run through the nightsupittsu		Be drawn into Spitz’s unique worldview
61	New Moonsupittsu		The new moon expresses a state in which death is unseen.
62	Start walking, Cloversupittsu		A song depicting life in clover
63	Beginnersupittsu		Spitz’s classic song “Beginner” is an encouraging anthem.
64	Gerberasupittsu		A ballad with a floaty vocal and spatial music
65	Moonlightsupittsu		A song that encourages me and gives me a push forward
66	Yukikazesupittsu		Winter scenery description and warmth of the heart
67	Time travelsupittsu		A classic song by Shinji Harada covered by Spitz
68	Song of Springsupittsu		Spring, the season that’s lukewarm and smells like beginnings...
69	the last day of the monthsupittsu		Conveying the importance of sports and hydration
70	Just waiting for springsupittsu		A song of hope to get through a harsh winter
71	Miso-ka (LIVE)supittsu		Spitz’s New Year’s Eve song, moving year-end vibes
72	mole cricketsupittsu		Free from work, happy on a musical journey
73	junksupittsu		I decide my own path!
74	sleeping bagsupittsu		Anthems to lift you up when you're down: the healing power of music
75	dandelionsupittsu		Music and bathing are effective for relieving stress.
76	trudge trudgesupittsu		Special arrangement for accordion and djembe
77	baby facesupittsu		Let's live positively with an innocent heart.
78	On the journeysupittsu		The importance of the courage and hope to pursue dreams
79	tear(s)supittsu		Purifying the heart through crying and moving forward
80	Let me hear it.supittsu		Memories of being encouraged by a song in a difficult workplace
81	Cometsupittsu		New working adults, live true to yourselves
82	travelersupittsu		If you have someone you love, the way will open.
83	spoiled creaturesupittsu		A dancey, summery classic—perfect for a drive
84	boobssupittsu		About Spitz’s boob song
85	Let’s go see the sea.supittsu		Music that soothes with the calmness of the sea
86	Found it!supittsu		NTT East Japan's Olympic commercial theme song...
87	Spitz Medleysupittsu		Spitz Popular Songs Medley Collection
88	knifesupittsu		The deep darkness of Spitz’s insane song “Knife”
89	bunny girlsupittsu		A hidden gem by Spitz, highly popular among fans
90	Memories Customsupittsu		Spitz’s 2000 release, Memories
91	raspberrysupittsu		A song with a poppy melody and bold lyrics
92	sunset glowsupittsu		A melancholic song by a rock band formed in 1987
93	Love Songsupittsu		Included on their 2nd album, “Name It Yourself”…
94	cat chigura (traditional straw cat house)supittsu		A digital-only single by Spitz, in 2020…
95	ultramarinesupittsu		The commercial for MLJ “Official Artist Sound”...
96	far; distantsupittsu		Spitz’s classic song “Haruka,” with its gentle vocals, is captivating.
97	far; distant; by farsupittsu		The prota… of the TV drama 'Love Story'
98	Magic Wordssupittsu		The first lyrics of the chorus are really striking, so I listen to it a lot...
99	A lovestruck ordinary personsupittsu		A characteristically Spitz, forward-looking musical world
100	akasanatanasupittsu		An enigmatic song themed around the death of a Spitz
101	fireflysupittsu		A love song that depicts Spitz’s view of life and death
102	Singing Rabbitsupittsu		Introducing the Appeal of Spitz’s Song “Uta Usagi”
103	I want to become a cat.supittsu		A bittersweet love song open to interpretation
104	Found it!supittsu		An optimistic song written and composed by Masamune Kusano
105	LunaLunasupittsu		A soaring high-toned voice with light guitar acc...
106	Psupittsu		Spitz that brings Masamune Kusano’s voice to the forefront...
107	Magic wordssupittsu		Spitz, known for their refreshing vocals, in 2006...
108	Akanesupittsu		Anthemic songs for a trip that boost your mood
109	Stargazersupittsu		“Ainori” theme song, A Night’s Feelings
110	swansupittsu		Lyrics that taught me growth into adulthood and responsibility
111	Cold Cheekssupittsu		A moving masterpiece that portrays a heartrending love
112	Small creaturesupittsu		Small creatures, nostalgic pop songs
113	Soulmatesupittsu		A new challenge track of breakbeats
114	Fragments of a planetsupittsu		Spitz’s fantastical and poetic masterpiece
115	Touch and changesupittsu		After the breakthrough of songs like “Nagisa” and “Scarlet”…
116	pickled plumsupittsu		A 90s hit band led by Masamune Kusano
117	beast trailsupittsu		A powerful rock song that evokes hope
118	close friendssupittsu		A classic song that portrays the frustrating feelings of a boy with unrequited love
119	dream-chasersupittsu		Spitz’s film theme song single
120	shooting starsupittsu		A pleasant song that refrains a shooting star