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.

Playlist

Iconic and Popular Songs by THE YELLOW MONKEY (Iemon)
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The Pearl-Colored Age of RevolutionTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY’s signature work, a song of empathy for a turbulent era
2	tropical nightTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The band's first tie-in song
3	BURNTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A well-known song tied to a TV drama, mixing Tohoku and Latin elements.
4	TV singerTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Even if you become successful, don’t get cocky.
5	JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Signature songs of THE YELLOW MONKEY
6	ROCK STARTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Yoshii's dreams and hopes of aspiring to be a rock star
7	Psychic No. 9THE YELLOW MONKEY		Rock songs with the best bass sound
8	Freesia BoyTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A song Kazuya Yoshii wrote about his experience at age 17, when he joined a band during his time in Shizuoka Prefecture.
9	Rose Courtesan ReinaTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Depicting the relationship between a soldier and a prostitute
10	SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY		An iconic song by THE YELLOW MONKEY that explores life
11	SO YOUNGTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A quiet farewell song before the band goes on hiatus
12	SUCK OF LIFETHE YELLOW MONKEY		A popular live song depicting gay men
13	SHOCK HEARTSTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A music video using an old film and a bewitching atmosphere
14	ParadiseTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Correction of Kazuya Yoshii’s whites of the eyes and drug-related lyrics
15	LOVERS ON BACKSTREETHE YELLOW MONKEY		Re-recording the first difficult song I made
16	MasqueTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A Western decadent, dramatic, and weighty piece
17	PearlTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A fast-paced music video by Kazuya Yoshii
18	MY WINDING ROADTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Singing against the backdrop of a disco and a courtroom
19	SLEEPLESS IMAGINATIONTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Proficiency in playing the tambourine
20	Romantist TasteTHE YELLOW MONKEY		debut single, glam rock-style, Yoshii’s famous line
21	Mermaid of ReminiscenceTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Singles that aren’t performed live
22	THIS IS FOR YOUTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Kazuya Yoshii’s acoustic masterpieces
23	Days in rosy huesTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A classic song by The Yellow Monkey sung by Kazuya Yoshii in a white suit
24	Lament, my night’s fantasyTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A single release of a classic number
25	Sand TowerTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey reunion 2016 hit song
26	TacticsTHE YELLOW MONKEY		An anime ending theme that's mature and striking
27	The Blue of the Sky and My True FeelingsTHE YELLOW MONKEY		An emotional song composed by EMMA
28	CAT CITYTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A bewitching rock track from a captivating cat anime
29	Primal.THE YELLOW MONKEY		A song of farewell and new departure before The Yellow Monkey’s hiatus
30	The Blues of the Fur CoatTHE YELLOW MONKEY		An unreleased song performed at a fan club–exclusive live show
31	RED LIGHTTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The History of Red-Light Districts and the Expression of Voices
32	Trip to HeavenTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The live performance of the album’s popular tracks is breathtaking.
33	WELCOME TO MY DOG HOUSETHE YELLOW MONKEY		An indie song with high popularity and many plays
34	Love CommunicationTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A popular song with a spectacular wipe in the chorus
35	Chelsea GirlTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Nocturnal snails and plastic
36	SECOND CRYTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The soul of a young man named Jaguar returns to the living world, and his journey to find his lover begins.
37	gorgeousTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The song that inspired the name “Gorgeous” (Go☆Jasu)
38	JudyTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Relationship Between the Android Judy and Her Creator
39	Sad Asian BoyTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY's signature song, Asian Boy
40	BRILLIANT WORLDTHE YELLOW MONKEY		On November 1, 2000, before announcing the hiatus…
41	Love Love ShowTHE YELLOW MONKEY		I really like this Yemon song! You know…
42	LOVERS ON BACKSTREETTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Vocalist Kazuya Yoshii of THE YELLOW…
43	FARTHERTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Kazuya Yoshii’s Memories for His Father
44	LOVE LOVE SHOWTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey—the vividly colored music video is fun.
45	RosannaTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey’s 2017 new song features an impressive guitar riff
46	The sun is burning.THE YELLOW MONKEY		Easy-to-listen songs by The Yellow Monkey
47	The Sacred Sea and SunshineTHE YELLOW MONKEY		There are multiple versions of the jazz-style track
48	DRASTIC HOLIDAYTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A song where the vocalist plays acoustic guitar
49	FINE FINE FINETHE YELLOW MONKEY		A popular live song that starts with drum and bass
50	SWEET&SWEETTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Unusual hard rock style
51	Stone ButterflyTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Yoshii’s wordplay shines in this heavy rock track
52	A lady wearing a hat with a silk scarfTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A song about a lover named Marie
53	ITHE YELLOW MONKEY		A sing-along of “Fuck me” at the Budokan
54	Subjective Late ShowTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The first song they played when they reunited
55	A Kiss to MaryTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A track from the album “smile” that epitomizes hard French pop
56	SICKSTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY’s masterpiece album SICKS
57	bulbTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey’s only song to reach No. 1 on the Oricon charts
58	Hotel NeutrinoTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A new ska-style song that resonates with the heart
59	Love HommeTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY releases a rousing rock song themed around sea creatures
60	Balloon BalloonTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Kazuya Yoshii’s lively classic—the pleasure of nailing the vocals.
61	Merry X’masTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The bittersweet winter love of Jaguar and Marie
62	Wedding DressTHE YELLOW MONKEY		An excellent song that comically sings about a last-minute wedding cancellation
63	primordial childTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Sōseiji is a song that contains the meaning of twins.
64	Heavenly FlightTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY’s elaborate long track
65	THE YELLOW MONKEY MedleyTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Popular across generations thanks to their rock band's reunion
66	Rose-colored DaysTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY's distinctive songs
67	ladybugTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Tentoumushi is a song with an appealing guitar sound.
68	MERRY X’MASTHE YELLOW MONKEY		I've gotten quite a bit older, but personally, even at 10...
69	SHINE ONTHE YELLOW MONKEY		By depicting the gap between the inner self and the outer appearance, it captures the spirit of the era...
70	StarsTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Nickname: Iemon (The Yellow Monkey). A rock ba… formed in 1989.
71	Scat at DawnTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Yuki Saori’s “Dawn Scat”...
72	SUGAR FIXTHE YELLOW MONKEY		Sweet Experience English Version UK Release
73	Don’t leave.THE YELLOW MONKEY		A single during the Punch-Drunker tour
74	I don’t knowTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A gait that repeatedly engages in self-questioning with a blank expression
75	DANDANTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY is the best…
76	ALRIGHTTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A powerful song marking The Yellow Monkey's comeback
77	Let’s go avant-gardeTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A glam rock song by The Yellow Monkey
78	I Love You BabyTHE YELLOW MONKEY		A heavy metal song by FOUR SEASONS
79	trapTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The various traps, temptations, and trou… that we encounter in life