A collection of Stray Tenor’s gem-like songs that resonate deep in the heart. Melodic masterpieces.
Since their formation in 1998, STRAIGHTENER has continued to lead Japan’s rock scene.
Beginning with early alternative rock and evolving by incorporating elements of pop and electronica, their music has changed with the times while consistently pursuing melodic beauty.
Atsushi Horie’s poetic, soul-soothing lyrics, woven together with sophisticated sound arrangements, have kept listeners enthralled.
Here, we present a selection of timeless masterpieces born from their remarkable career.
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A collection of Stray Tenner’s soul-stirring gem-like songs. Melodic masterpieces (21–30)
TODAYsutoreitenaa
This is a track included on the mini-album “Immortal,” released in November 2007.
The bass solo in the middle is really cool.
In a good way, it’s a song where the instruments stand out.
It pairs perfectly with the simple vocal melody and is an excellent track.
Spiralsutoreitenaa
Straightener, a band that has continued to lead the Japanese rock scene, enjoys strong support.
Their 2019 release “Spiral” opens with imagery of the sea in its first lines.
It’s an uplifting anthem that encourages everyone with a dream, so give it a listen when you’re feeling down or troubled.
DAY TO DAYsutoreitenaa
It’s their 20th major single, released on November 11, 2015.
The music video features the popular actor Yudai Chiba.
Despite being mid-tempo, the weight of the sound in the intro and interlude is really cool.
The lyrics evoke a touch of sadness.
BIRTHDAYsutoreitenaa
Beginning with a tense scene of a stormy night, where lightning seems to tear through the darkness, this piece portrays the moment of “rebirth” that lies beyond suffering and inner conflict.
It’s like the instant you steel yourself at a crossroads in life.
Its dramatic sound—woven from stillness and flashes of light—resonates deeply in the heart.
Released in March 2007, the song is known as a track that colors the band’s mid-period.
If you listen to it while standing at a turning point in life, searching for light amid uncertainty, it may stir a quiet courage within you.
It’s a song that gently stays close to a lonely heart and gives you the strength to take a step forward—perhaps like a protective charm.
The Novemberistsutoreitenaa
It’s a masterpiece whose aching guitar riff and faintly melancholy sound resonate deep in your heart.
The world of lyrics penned in English seems to capture the seasonal shift from deepening autumn toward winter and the bittersweet feelings it brings, doesn’t it? You can almost see a quiet scene unfold before you—someone lost in thought as time gently slips by.
This track opens the album “Dear Deadman,” released in March 2006.
Rather than focusing only on the meaning of the words, it might be nice to simply surrender yourself to the atmosphere woven by Atsushi Horie’s vocals and the refined performance.
It’s a perfect piece for a night when you want to be alone with your thoughts.
Little Miss Weekendsutoreitenaa
This is an uptempo track featuring a robust, quintessentially Tenor sound.
Centered on a simple yet powerful four-on-the-floor beat, it unleashes danceable arrangements in rapid succession, delivering an intense experience that never lets up from start to finish.
Boy Friendsutoreitenaa
When it comes to songs that gently keep you company on lonely nights, “Boy Friend” comes to mind.
Released in 2018 by Straightener, a band that has led the Japanese rock scene since the 2000s, it features a striking band sound with guitars colored by tremolo and reverb.
The lyrics express the joy and gratitude of meeting a loved one, perfectly matching the subtly wistful tone of the track.
Its airy melody unfolds at a medium tempo and resonates deeply with the heart.
How about listening to it while gazing at the nighttime cityscape?
