Masterpieces and Popular Songs by THE BACK HORN (Za Bakkuhōn)
THE BACK HORN is a band that has secured a solid place at recent rock festivals.
Their popularity shows no signs of stopping, even as they sing songs with quite heavy themes in their lyrics.
It’s also easy to understand because many of their songs have Japanese lyrics, which may be one reason for their popularity.
Here are some of Baku-Hon’s most popular songs.
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THE BACK HORN’s masterpieces and popular songs (1–10)
trapThe Back Horn
Released as a single on November 14, 2007, it became their first entry into the Oricon Top 10.
It’s one of THE BACK HORN’s signature songs, featuring a generally simple structure that begins with a unison in the intro.
The melody paired with vocalist Yamada’s distinctive timbre and the sense of openness in the chorus are especially captivating.
Resurgent SunThe Back Horn
From an album released during their indie days.
A rare track for THE BACK HORN where you can hear the “cha-cha” strumming often used in reggae.
Take this chance to feel the band’s range.
pomegranateThe Back Horn
From recordings released during their indie days.
There’s an overall rustic, somber atmosphere, but the vocals in the chorus cut right through it.
The somewhat folk/ethnic guitar tone is also, I think, a hallmark of their indie-era sound.
THE BACK HORN’s classic and popular songs (11–20)
Pink sodaThe Back Horn
From their first album released in 1999 during their indie days.
At that time, the bass was played not by their current bassist, Okamine, but by their original bassist, Hirabayashi.
This track is packed with THE BACK HORN’s raw early impulse.
Black Hole BirthdayThe Back Horn
Their 11th single.
A track defined by explosive breaks, dissonant guitars, and a bright, piercingly punk chorus.
It channels their trademark madness into a pop framework—making it, in a sense, an ideal single.
The final section’s ferocious drums and sobbing, wailing guitar are especially powerful.
RequiemThe Back Horn
This is a song included on their 8th single released in 2004.
It has a very dark, eerie atmosphere.
It was used as an insert song in the film CASSHERN, and it matches that world perfectly.
The lyric “delicate hero” may be a play on words referencing Casshern.
The groaning-like voice that plays during the interlude is apparently a reversed recording, but it’s quite hard to make out and no definitive answer has been reached.
SunnyThe Back Horn
This is their major-label debut single, released on April 25, 2001.
It starts with a heavy intro, but once it moves into the first verse, it shifts to a ska-influenced, poppy feel.
However, when the chorus hits, it becomes intense again, revealing a glimpse of the “passion” that would become a key element in discussing The Back Horn’s future work.
The guitar solo is notable, but equally distinctive is the melodious bassline underneath it, showcasing the high skill level of bassist Mitsuhune Okamine, who was still a support member at the time.