Iconic and Popular Songs by THE YELLOW MONKEY (Iemon)

Heavenly FlightTHE YELLOW MONKEY

Heaven Trip (Remastered)

This is a track included on THE YELLOW MONKEY’s sixth original album, SICKS, released in 1997.

For vocalist Yoshii, it holds a particularly strong, special significance on par with JAM, and it experiments with arrangements they hadn’t tried before—such as stopping the drums and entering the chorus in the first verse.

It’s a long piece, running 8 minutes and 27 seconds.

THE YELLOW MONKEY MedleyTHE YELLOW MONKEY

A hit medley by a rock band known for its unique musicality—seriousness interwoven with sensuality—and lyrics that speak deeply to the heart.

Their reunion has brought them back into the spotlight, earning praise not only from longtime fans but also from younger audiences, and they are widely loved.

Rose-colored DaysTHE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY – Rose-Colored Days

Born from the concept of wanting “a tacky and cynical name,” the four-piece rock band THE YELLOW MONKEY—known for captivating fans with their one-of-a-kind sound rooted in glam rock—released this as their 19th single.

The song was used as the ending theme for the music program Pop Jam and as the main theme for the TV anime Ten: Akagi Shigeru Funeral Arc.

The opening, led by vocals and guitar, is remarkably emotional.

Throughout the track, the bass line moves through a wide range of pitches, adding color to the music while forging a subtle, irresistible groove with the drums.

It’s a number that highlights the presence and importance of the bass without letting it get buried beneath the catchy melody.

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Hoshino Takashi

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ladybugTHE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY – Ladybug

Tentomushi is a 2018 digital release that was later included on the 2019 album 9999.

It was also used as a commercial song for Sapporo Honkaku Karakuchi, featuring Kazuya Yoshii himself.

Beyond the band’s tight ensemble, the three-dimensional, free-roaming guitar sound—especially in the intro—is insanely cool.

Pay attention to the lyrics with their mahjong references, too.

Combined with THE YELLOW MONKEY’s bewitching allure, the track overflows with a charm that pulls you deeper and deeper in.

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KEI

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MERRY X’MASTHE YELLOW MONKEY

Merry X’mas

I’ve gotten quite a bit older, but personally I loved Yoshii’s voice when I was a teenager.

I’m happy I can still listen to it even now.

And I’d love for you to learn a Christmas song and sing it gently at karaoke.

I really love THE YELLOW MONKEY.

SHINE ONTHE YELLOW MONKEY

SHINE ON

A song that portrays the gap between one’s inner and outer selves and sings about the importance of continuing to shine across generations.

Its sophisticated lyrics and dynamic sound by THE YELLOW MONKEY are especially compelling.

It can be considered a pivotal work for the band, one that symbolizes their post-reunion activities.

When you face obstacles in various moments of life, this track is likely to give you courage.

It’s a song I want you—who wishes to live true to yourself—to hear.

StarsTHE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY / Stars

Their nickname is The Yellow Monkey (Iemon), a rock band formed in 1989.

Their sound, which blends glam rock with a kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) flavor, gained wide popularity and propelled them to the forefront of Japanese rock.

Although they disbanded for a time, they reunited in 2016, and their sensuous sound remains as captivating as ever.