A collection of Stray Tenor’s gem-like songs that resonate deep in the heart. Melodic masterpieces.

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Straightener – REMINDER

With the spread of the iPhone, reminders have also become mainstream, and they’re such a useful tool, aren’t they? They help prevent us from forgetting things.

By the way, what do you think about the idea that music can serve as an emotional reminder? The music we listened to in our teens can bring back the feelings we had at the time.

It’s a very bittersweet song.

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Straightener – Lightning

Released in 2009.

This commemorative 10th single is a cut from the album “Nexus.” Characterized by a dreamy arrangement woven from delicate keyboard and guitar tones, it showcases a different facet of Tenor’s beauty compared to straightforward guitar rock.

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From Noon Till Dawn (feat.Tabu Zombie & Kunikazu Tanaka)

With a brass section resounding triumphantly from the intro, this track sets hearts racing as if announcing the start of a grand adventure.

In the world of lyrics woven by Atsushi Horie, you can picture a protagonist single-mindedly pressing toward the light along a long road that runs from noon until dawn.

Straightener’s muscular rock sound, adorned with the vibrant colors of guest brass players, creates a driving momentum that stirs the listener’s spirit.

Released in October 2012 as the band’s 15th single, the song served as the opening theme for the drama “Yūsha Yoshihiko to Akuryō no Kagi” (The Hero Yoshihiko and the Key of the Evil Spirit).

When you’re striving toward a big goal, listening to this piece might give you a firm push forward, telling you, “You’ve still got more in you.”

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Saiun

This is a medium-tempo number rich with color, depicting a deep bond between hearts and a single-minded love that continues even when apart.

Atsushi Horie’s poetic lyrics and emotional vocals ride a beautiful melody that sinks deep into the heart.

Included on the album “Behind The Scene,” released in October 2014, the track was voted third in a fan poll for inclusion on the best-of album, suggesting it holds a special place for many listeners.

Because there is someone precious to us, we can keep going tomorrow—perhaps this song embodies that universal form of love.

On a quiet night of solitary reflection, listening to this piece will surely kindle a warm light in your heart.

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STRAIGHTENER – Graffiti

A pop tune that freezes time with a sudden flash of past memories, then paints a vivid path toward the future for a heart that has stopped in its tracks.

Atsushi Horie’s poetic lyrics and the deliberately pared-back, subtractive arrangement gently seep into the listener’s soul.

Released as a single in April 2020, the track is also included on the album “Applause.” Its No.

1 spot on the weekly Oricon ROCK singles chart speaks to the support it received.

For those moments when you want to change but find yourself hesitating, it tells you, “You can grow stronger just as you are,” offering the courage to embrace your true self.

It’s a song that quietly stays close to anyone who feels on the verge of losing themselves amid waves of change.

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Genshoku

This song straightforwardly portrays the wish to remain true to oneself without being dyed by anyone else’s colors.

It’s not easy to stick to your own will without being swayed by others’ eyes and voices.

With a sound as radiant as daybreak, the track powerfully supports those who face forward while wrestling with such inner conflicts.

Released in May 2016, it opens the album “COLD DISC” and also served as the theme song for the film “U-31,” which depicts a soccer player’s comeback.

When you’re dealing with setbacks or on the verge of losing your sense of self, listening to it will give you a courage that feels like a light kindling in your heart.

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STRAIGHTENER – The flock of sheep climbs the hill

This song poignantly sings of the nobility and loneliness of walking the path you believe in without being swept along by those around you.

Within a fable-like world, you can almost see a solitary figure breaking from the flock and aiming for the hilltop.

Atsushi Horie’s poetic lyrics, intertwined with a band ensemble that resounds at times fiercely and at times gently, delicately portray both determination and anxiety.

The track is one of the double A-side singles released in July 2011, and is also included on the acclaimed self-titled masterpiece “STRAIGHTENER.” Many listeners have likely felt on the verge of losing their sense of self within society or experienced loneliness.

This is a song that gently nudges you forward, telling you, “It’s okay to move at your own pace.”