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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Classic Rock Songs to Listen to in Spring: Recommended Popular Tracks (21–30)
Go, Stairs!Harukamirai
With a laid-back rap that turns casual everyday life into something special, Soreike Stairs opens with that kind of vibe.
It’s a track released in 2019 by Harukamirai, a youth punk band rapidly rising in popularity.
Just when you think it might be a mellow tune, it shifts into their signature, fiery punk rock, kicked off by vocalist Manabu Hashimoto’s spirited count-in.
They sing with passionate intensity, embracing the raw youthful earnestness you can only express at that age.
Spring is the season for new beginnings; listen to this song, and you might start looking forward to the changes in your surroundings.
CHERRY BLOSSOM10-FEET
A song often performed at the end of 10-FEET’s summer festival “Kyoto Daisakusen” and as a highlight of their live shows.
It was included on their first album released in 2002, and it remains an early track with enduring popularity.
The lyrics, which liken cherry blossoms blooming and then falling gracefully and fleetingly to the arc of a human life, really resonate.
The present exists as the result of the past and for the sake of the future—and the song conveys a powerful message to enjoy this very moment to the fullest.
With a bright, pop-leaning sound that feels refreshingly springlike, it’s a rock number that could be called an anthem for life.
Classic rock songs to listen to in spring: recommended popular tracks (31–40)
spring stormmakaroni enpitsu
Spring Storm seeps into the heart with its honest, unadorned words carried by a gentle, restrained piano.
It’s included on CHOSYOKU, the album released in 2017 by the rapidly rising band Macaroni Empitsu.
The tempo is laid-back, like taking a leisurely walk.
Because it’s unhurried, the lyrics tend to stick in your ears.
The words are chosen to allow for various interpretations, making it a song that can accompany any emotion or situation.
It’s a track I especially want people to hear in spring, when circumstances often change and you might find yourself exhausted from trying so hard to keep up with the flow around you.
A person who loves springGLAY
A dynamic rock sound that evokes the crisp skies of spring—“Haru o Ai Suru Hito” (“A Person Who Loves Spring”).
It’s a popular song by GLAY, the renowned rock band from Hokkaido, Japan.
Released in 1996, the song was written by member TAKURO based on his experiences while traveling in Iceland.
He was inspired by the people who endure the harsh cold and wait for the warmth of spring, which led him to write this piece.
The powerful melody and positive lyrics are truly wonderful.
It’s a song that lifts your spirits as spring approaches!
Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī
This is a graduation song by Chatmonchy, a girls’ rock band that defined the 2000s.
If you’re a fan of Japanese rock, this might be the song that instantly comes to mind when you think “graduation song,” etched vividly in your memories.
It was included on their 2005 mini-album “chatmonchy has come.” The lyrics depict many everyday scenes that evoke student life, and they make you feel anew the loneliness of graduation—“today is the last time we’ll see these sights.” It’s a classic springtime song that will move not only students graduating this spring, but also adults who left school many years ago.
Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR
The band SPYAIR has captured the hearts of countless rock fans with their solid sound.
Here’s their spring song, “Sakura Mitsutsuki.” Spring scenery unfolds in the lyrics set to an intense sound, paired with vocals tinged with bittersweet emotion.
It’s a fuzzy rock number that colors the season of farewells.
March 9Remioromen
It’s a quintessential song by Remioromen, well known and widely loved as both a graduation and spring anthem.
Since it was released in 2004, it’s been a staple for quite a long time now! The track features a catchy yet passionate melody line and is also hugely popular as a song people love to belt out at karaoke.
Of course, the lyrics are another big draw—perfect for spring, a season of farewells, and they evoke a strong sense of connection with someone special.
When you’re in the mood for a gentle rock ballad that suits spring, take your time with this song while reading through the lyrics again.