Recommended songs for relieving stress. An easy stress-relief method: just listen.
Many of you may be feeling stressed from daily life—relationships at work, school, and so on, right?
For you, I’ve put together a playlist of songs that can blow away your stress.
For music lovers, the best way to relieve stress is, of course, to listen to music.
You can immerse yourself by listening at high volume with headphones, or belt it out at karaoke and let it all out.
Listen wholeheartedly, shake off your daily fatigue, and from tomorrow, make a fresh start and do your best!
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Recommended songs for relieving stress. An easy stress-relief method by just listening (1–10)
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
This is the major-label debut single by the four-member idol group Momoiro Clover Z, who have been popular since their early days for performances inspired by professional wrestling.
While the dramatic key changes in the chorus inject thrill and tension throughout the track, it’s an outstanding number built on a poppy, catchy melody befitting an idol group.
In live shows, it’s packed with highlights both to watch and to hear, including the distinctive choreography in the chorus and members’ acrobatics—led by their signature arched “ebi-zori” jump—that fire up the crowd visually as well.
FANTASISTADragon Ash
The 11th single by the hybrid rock band Dragon Ash, which was chosen as the theme song for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
With vocals that rhyme while irregularly mixing Japanese and English, and a hard-hitting band sound that ramps up the energy, it’s truly a number that could be called the very definition of hybrid (mixture) rock.
Although it’s a challenging song to sing because the lyrics are densely packed throughout its fast tempo, once you nail it, it’s guaranteed to be a great stress reliever.
It’s performed at virtually every live show, making it a track that clearly holds special meaning for the members and enjoys strong popularity among fans.
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
It was released in 1987 as THE BLUE HEARTS’ major-label debut single.
The song builds from a slow tempo into an intense, rocking chorus that really amps things up.
It’s a track you can belt out and dance to with all your might, head-banging and losing yourself in it—perfect for making you forget your worries.
Recommended songs for relieving stress. An easy stress-relief method—just listen (11–20)
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CreepHyp is a rock band popular for their high-tone vocals that stick in your head after just one listen and their distinctive lyrics.
Their song “Shakai no Mado” (“Society’s Window”) is their second single, released in 2013.
It’s a danceable track that always gets the crowd going live.
The song feels like it portrays the band CreepHyp and their fans, making it a fan favorite.
Its straightforward feelings and lyrics hit hard when you’re stressed—one of those songs that makes you want to shout along.
Go for it!!Urufuruzu
This song was released in 1995 as Ulfuls’ ninth single.
As the title suggests, it’s a song that gives you a push when you’re feeling down or lacking energy, and its lyrics—sung brightly and comically without getting gloomy—help lift your spirits.
revengeWANIMA
WANIMA, now rock icons for the younger generation.
Their song “Revenge,” included on their first full-length album released in 2015, is—just as the title suggests—a driving, high-energy track that fires you up for a comeback.
It’s a song that gets you hyped from the very first moment.
When stress builds up, you might feel like blaming someone or holding a grudge, but this track reminds you it’s not about others—it’s a battle with yourself—and makes you want to push forward again.
SHAKESMAP
Released as SMAP’s 23rd single, it became a huge hit.
The song is overflowing with the joy and excitement of getting to see someone you love, and listening to it makes you feel really happy.
It’s a track anyone can enjoy regardless of gender, and if everyone sings and dances together, it’ll leave you feeling refreshed.