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 (51–60)
CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF
Released in 1995 as TRF’s eighth single, it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “I Can’t Hold It In!” It became a million seller and TRF’s biggest hit.
Produced by Tetsuya Komuro, it’s a track that lets everyone sing and dance together to blow off stress.
Joyfulikimonogakari
“YELL/Joyful” is Ikimonogakari’s 15th single, released in 2009 as a double A-side.
It was featured in Ezaki Glico’s Pocky commercials, and it’s a high-energy song that really fires up live shows, where vocalist Yoshioka sings while jumping and bouncing around—an especially memorable sight.
metropoliskurisutaru kingu
When it comes to high-pitched classics, the first song that comes to mind is Crystal King’s Daitokai (The Metropolis).
Not only does it feature soaring high notes, but its deep vocals are also captivating, and together with a hard rock style influenced by Western music, the song left a powerful impression.
Despite being their debut single, it sold over a million copies and stands as Crystal King’s signature track.
The high notes in the chorus are beyond most people’s range, but if you adjust the key to suit your voice at karaoke, it’s a great stress reliever and a real mood booster.
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
It was released in 2003 as Ai Otsuka’s second single.
In 2004, it became the first song in “Chaku-Uta” history to reach one million downloads, and it remains one of her signature tracks, very popular in karaoke.
With its easy-to-sing melody and a love theme that many girls can relate to, it’s a lively song that really gets people excited.
Recommended songs for relieving stress: a simple stress-relief method just by listening (61–70)
the utmost depths of resentment and bitternessOfisharu Higedan Dism
This song is the one that blows away everyday frustrations in a satisfying rush.
The lyrics humorously capture honest feelings that many can relate to, and as you listen, you may feel your spirits lift.
It seems to help you accept negative emotions as part of yourself and gives you the strength to move forward.
This track is included on the album “Rejoice,” released in July 2024, which was produced about three years after the previous album “Editorial.” While this song doesn’t have a direct tie-in, the album features many hit tracks.
It’s recommended for times when you’re feeling down or want to clear up the haze of relationship troubles.
It turns daily pent-up stress into laughter and gives you energy for tomorrow, so if you’re looking to refresh yourself, be sure to give it a listen!
I wonder if I might die.Kyūso Nekokami
When you feel like you’re being crushed by the irrationality of everyday life, there’s a song that will scream on your behalf.
An early track by Kyuso Nekokami, this aggressive yet danceable number will wash away the grime clinging to your heart.
Featured on the December 2012 album “Daiji na Oshirase,” it’s one of the most crowd-stirring favorites among the 11 tracks, especially at live shows.
Its appeal lies in the exhilarating way the band humorously transforms unspoken negativity and pent-up fury into catharsis.
On days when something feels unforgivable, or on nights when stress has you on the verge of exploding, turn up the volume and give it a listen.
You’ll feel all that buildup flush clean away.
GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana
Released in 2012 as Kana Nishino’s 18th single, it was featured as the commercial song for Yamazaki Baking’s Lunch Pack.
It’s a cheer anthem that gives courage to a girl who can’t quite express her feelings in a one-sided crush.
It’s a song everyone can get excited about together.