Recommended and popular classic rock songs to listen to in spring
When you think of spring, what comes to mind?
Cherry blossoms, a season of meetings and farewells, a new life—there are many images, aren’t there?
And the emotions you feel in each of those moments can vary widely, too.
In this article, I’ll be introducing songs that are perfect for spring, with a focus on Japanese rock.
I’ve picked out many tracks that really resonate with the feelings you experience in spring.
Alongside timeless classics that have been loved for years, there are also songs by up-and-coming bands worth paying attention to in recent years, so please take your time and give them a listen.
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Rock masterpieces to listen to in spring: recommended popular songs (1–10)
forget-me-notAwesome City Club
This is a moving ballad by Awesome City Club that became a major hit in 2021, portraying a beautiful, straightforward kind of love.
Created as an inspiration song for the film ‘We Made a Beautiful Bouquet,’ the lyrics are sprinkled with words that echo the movie.
While there are sections featuring programmed beats and synth sounds, the core of the track is richly infused with rock elements.
The fiery guitar solo in the middle of the song is especially a must-hear.
spring breezekururi
As the title suggests, this is a gentle spring song characterized by a relaxed melody that evokes a soft spring breeze.
Created by Quruli, a rock band from Kyoto, it was released in 2000 and featured in an Idemitsu Kosan commercial.
The lyrics look back on one’s youth, but I think the song will also resonate with those who are living through their youth right now.
Try listening while thinking of someone you love or someone who feels nostalgic.
It’s also perfect as BGM for a spring drive.
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
What kind of scenery or music did the title “Parabola” bring to mind when you heard it? Official HIGE DANDism’s 2020 release “Parabola” is a song I especially want you to hear as you begin a new life and a fresh start.
The lyrics are full of nuance and make you think.
Still, it’s undoubtedly a cheer for those moving toward the future with dreams and ideals in their hearts, and it’s a song I hope you’ll interpret in your own way.
When you receive its message, something may take root within you.
Classic rock songs to listen to in spring: recommended popular tracks (11–20)
Seaside AvenueASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
“Kaigan Dori,” a track included on ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s second album Sol-fa, released in 2004.
It’s a hidden gem that every Ajikan fan wholeheartedly endorses.
Unusually for their early work, it’s a slow-beat rock song—an everyday, plain-clothes rock tune that pairs perfectly with ordinary life and a calm, steady mood.
The interplay between the lyrics and melody is beautiful, and it’s the kind of song you’ll want to hear on a slightly warm spring day, one that stays close to your anxieties and sadness.
dandelionBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is a song whose narrative-rich melody resonates deeply.
It’s included on the album “jupiter,” released in February 2002, and it fully showcases BUMP OF CHICKEN’s distinctive worldview.
Through the story of a lonely lion and a dandelion that shines like the sun, the lyrics strikingly portray friendship and hope.
It’s especially recommended for the season when you can feel spring approaching.
In times of new encounters and farewells, you may find courage in the story this song tells.
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
Haru-shu (Spring Melancholy) features a beautiful combination of high-tone vocals and a transparent, polished band sound.
It’s a graduation song released in 2018 by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, a rock band especially popular among younger generations.
Student life tends to get idealized, but not everyone can proudly say it was all fun.
This song embraces everything—the good memories and the bad—from those days we call “youth.” As the times grow more complex, so do the feelings people carry.
It’s a graduation song perfectly suited to our often challenging modern era.
springHitsuji Bungaku
It’s a song that says goodbye to someone who gave me kind, lovely memories—but probably caused me even more hurt.
Moeka Shiotsuka’s clear, translucent vocals soften the shock of the word “I hate you,” letting it resonate as gently as spring sunlight.
Maybe that’s because you can glimpse the feelings of “I like you” hiding behind the “I hate you.” It’s a track that makes you think, “Let’s blame it on spring—the season of meetings and partings—and take the plunge to finally move on!”
