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—just listen (11–20)
In the Arms of a Monsterkinoko teikoku
After their bassist left in 2019, Kinoko Teikoku regretfully went on hiatus.
This song, “Kaijū no Ude no Naka” (“In the Arms of a Monster”), is included on their major-label debut album, “Neko to Arerugī,” released in 2015.
Beginning with a gentle intro that feels like stepping into a fairy-tale world, the track softly soothes a stressed heart.
Blasting intense songs at full volume to blow off steam is great, but it’s also nice to have a song that gently wraps your tired heart in comfort.
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Yabai T-Shirts Yasan’s “Atsumare! Party People” sings about the image of party people as imagined by those who aren’t party people.
It’s one of Yaba-T’s signature songs, too.
A staple that gets the whole crowd going together at live shows and festivals.
Just shouting “sha! sha!” along with everyone feels like it could help blow off stress.
With its infectious groove and fun lyrics, it’s the kind of song that makes you forget your worries as you listen or sing along—slightly addictive, too.
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
When it comes to ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, this song is the one that represents them: “Rewrite.” It was also used as the theme song for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist, making it widely known and a smash hit—so popular that everyone can sing along to the chorus.
It feels like it speaks for all the pent-up stress and blows away those gloomy feelings; belting out the chorus is super refreshing, so it’s a great pick for karaoke to relieve stress.
Love Revolution 21Mōningu Musume.
It was released in 2000 as Morning Musume’s 11th single.
The disco-esque track drew attention for its eccentric hairstyles and futuristic enamel outfits.
It’s a song everyone can enjoy singing and dancing to, and it’s great for relieving stress.
Wake up!AAA
Released in 2014 as AAA’s 41st single, this song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime One Piece and reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
With themes of journey, friendship, and bonds, it’s an incredibly refreshing track that lets you cut loose to your heart’s content.
ultra soulB’z
As of 2020, this is the 31st single by B’z, the two-piece rock unit that boasts the highest CD sales in Japan.
Since it was chosen as the official theme song for the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, many people likely associate it strongly with the event.
Its beat reminiscent of their early work, powerful vocals, and refined guitar phrases give it a level of polish truly worthy of being called a signature B’z track.
If you throw your fist in the air to the chorus’s final punch, it’s guaranteed to be a great stress reliever.
Recommended songs for relieving stress: A simple stress-relief method you can do just by listening (21–30)
to come back to life with a bangMakishimamu Za Horumon
A four-piece loud rock band from Hachioji, Tokyo, Maximum the Hormone, delivers this track.
Its distinctive lyrics and heavy rock sound make it irresistibly addictive.
With vocals swapping rapidly to drive the song forward and a chorus that pushes a catchy, high-velocity melody to the forefront, the track is packed with the band’s signature twists.
It’s guaranteed to boost your mood and blow off stress, even when you’re listening at home.