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.
Playlist
| A collection of Stray Tenor’s gem-like songs that resonate deep in the heart. Melodic masterpieces. | |||
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| 1east | sea glasssutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Capturing the fleeting light and wistfulness at summer’s end… |
| 2east | TRAINsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The 8th single sent/delivered by Straightener… |
| 3east | ROCKSTEADYsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | A sense of speed and the solid sound riding on it, an ex... |
| 4east | Melodic Stormsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The title track of Straightener’s fifth single… |
| 5east | Screaming Starsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The instant the intro starts, my heart races—so emo... |
| 6east | Winter Sunsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | A sparkling vibe like the sun rising in winter… |
| 7east | COME and GOsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Announced in August 2024, appealing to a wide range of generations… |
| 8east | REMINDERsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | With the spread of the iPhone, Reminders and… |
| 9east | Lightningsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Released in 2009. Their memorable 10... |
| 10east | From Noon Till Dawnsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | A sense of exhilarating rush into adventure with brass and rock |
| 11east | iridescent cloudssutoreitenaa | play_arrow | A deep bond between hearts, and even if we are apart… |
| 12east | Graffitisutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Past memories suddenly stop time, making me pause… |
| 13east | primary colorsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | A song that sings about the courage to stay true to yourself as you are |
| 14east | A flock of sheep climbs the hill.sutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Without being swayed by those around you, follow the path you believe in… |
| 15east | lightSutoreitenā×Hata Motohiro | play_arrow | A warm duet sung by two people in a winter scene, thinking of someone dear |
| 16east | TENDERsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The second major release, which came out in February 2004… |
| 17east | Skeletonize!sutoreitenaa | play_arrow | A tight fit with the meaning of laying bare the skeleton… |
| 18east | SIX DAY WONDERsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The seventh major release, which came out in January 2007… |
| 19east | VANISHsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The self-cover album released in 2011... |
| 20east | Cinderella Songsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The 2013 mini-album “Res…” |
| 21east | My Rainy Valentinesutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Straitener’s fantastical song, on a winter night |
| 22east | TODAYsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The mini-album released in November 2007… |
| 23east | Spiralsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | As a presence that continues to lead the Japanese rock scene… |
| 24east | DAY TO DAYsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Their ... released on November 11, 2015 |
| 25east | BIRTHDAYsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | On a stormy night, with lightning cleaving through the darkness in a tense... |
| 26east | The Novemberistsutoreitenaa | ![]() | A heartrending guitar riff and a somewhat melancholy soun… |
| 27east | Little Miss Weekendsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | A rugged, full-bodied sound packed with tenor character is about to— |
| 28east | Boy Friendsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | A gentle comfort that softly stays by your side on nights when you feel loneliness and solitude… |
| 29east | BLACK EYEDsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | A downer vibe and a technical sound... |
| 30east | KILLER TUNE [Natural Born Killer Tune Mix]sutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The single released in December 2004... |
| 31east | BRAND NEW EVERYTHINGsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The sing… that Straightener released in 2012 |
| 32east | NO ~The Flower That Bloomed in the Wake of Life~sutoreitenaa | play_arrow | A song imbued with a strong anti-war message... |
| 33east | The Future Is Nowsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | STRAIGHTENER re... on April 11, 2018 |
| 34east | AGAINST THE WALLsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | On their second full-length album released in 2005... |
| 35east | ALIBIsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Fix the drum rhythm, and let a dark atmosphere drift... |
| 36east | BERSERKER TUNEsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The music video is quite unique, but it’s simple and catchy… |
| 37east | Black Holesutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Until then, the Stroe, which had been a three-piece band… |
| 38east | DISCOGRAPHYsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The single “TH…” released in June 2005 |
| 39east | MARCHsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Released in 2007, their fourth albu... |
| 40east | SAD AND BEAUTIFUL WORLDsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | On their second full-length album released in 2005... |
| 41east | Super Magical Illusionsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The 16th single, released in June 2014, sh… |
| 42east | THE REMAINSsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The fourth major release recorded in June 2005… |
| 43east | VANDALISMsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | According to the member, they made it with the intention of “making waves,” but… |
| 44east | KINGMAKERsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | A rock band formed with friends from junior high school |
| 45east | From Noon Till Dawn (feat.Tabu Zombie & Kunikazu Tanaka)sutoreitenaa | play_arrow | An alternative rock ban formed in 1998... |
| 46east | GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PASTsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Sophisticated winter song by Straightener |
| 47east | KILLER TUNEsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | A four-person rock band featuring Horie, Nakayama, and others |
| 48east | Silver Liningsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Straightener's new song has an easy-to-remember melody. |
| 49east | synchronizationsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | Energetic yet rich with depth, a lil… |
| 50east | CLONEsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The eleven that marked the beginning of their 2010… |
| 51east | Man-like Creaturessutoreitenaa | play_arrow | A stylish vibe that brings progressive and alternative elements to the forefront… |
| 52east | TRAVELING GARGOYLEsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The memorable major debut of Straightener… |


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