Iconic and Popular Songs by THE YELLOW MONKEY (Iemon)
Here’s an introduction to songs by THE YELLOW MONKEY, the legendary band that created a huge buzz with their 2016 reunion announcement.
Their music is straightforward, cool rock that has captivated countless fans, with total CD sales surpassing 10 million copies.
Many fans must have rejoiced and felt their hearts race at the news of their reunion.
Interestingly, the band name THE YELLOW MONKEY is a term that Westerners have used derogatorily toward people from Eastern Europe, but the band chose it to express their commitment to making distinctly Japanese rock.
Now, in celebration of their return to activity, please enjoy this playlist of Yemon’s songs.
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The Yellow Monkey’s classic and popular songs (11–20)
LOVERS ON BACKSTREETHE YELLOW MONKEY
A track included on the indie album “Bunched Birth.” It’s the first song Yoshii wrote for THE YELLOW MONKEY.
He was so excited about forming the band that he crammed in too many ideas, making it a difficult piece for the members to perform.
It was re-recorded as the B-side to “Nettaiya” (Tropical Night).
MasqueTHE YELLOW MONKEY
A dramatic and weighty song with strongly Western, aestheticist elements.
In the middle section, the flowing classical guitar (electric in live performances) has Yoshii dancing on stage like flamenco, which heightens the song’s seductive, mysterious atmosphere.
PearlTHE YELLOW MONKEY
It’s a fast-paced track.
Yoshii with his slightly short hair looks cool.
There’s even a story that fans rushed to buy the Alexander McQueen watch Kazuya Yoshii wears in the music video.
The highlight is Yoshii Kazuya giving a suggestive smile against the all-white backdrop.
MY WINDING ROADTHE YELLOW MONKEY
In the PV, two patterns alternate: a courtroom-inspired backdrop and a disco with a spinning mirror ball that echoes the lyrics.
Kazuya Yoshii singing against the disco backdrop suits him incredibly well.
It’s a fun PV to watch, with details like Annie on drums playing almost in just his underwear and the guitar decked out with lights.
SLEEPLESS IMAGINATIONTHE YELLOW MONKEY
This is a song included on BUNCHED BIRTH, which was released during their indie days.
In this track, Yoshii bangs on the tambourine the whole time—boasting that he “got good at it in the nightlife business”—and he really does play it skillfully, with a truly sensual touch.
Romantist TasteTHE YELLOW MONKEY
It’s their debut single.
The members wear flashy makeup, giving off a glam rock vibe.
At live shows, Yoshii delivers his famous line during the intro: “You and I are bound stronger—stronger—than the past and the future, and we will keep meeting for eternity.”
The Yellow Monkey’s classic and popular songs (21–30)
Mermaid of ReminiscenceTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Despite being released as a single, it’s a mysterious song that hasn’t been performed live even once since 1996.
Its initial lyrics and melody were extensively revised when it became a single.
The unrevised version is included on the BEST edition.