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Masterpieces and Popular Songs of X JAPAN

X JAPAN revolutionized Japan’s rock scene and spread their wings to the world.

From grand ballads to ferocious metal, their songs continue to shake listeners’ souls to the core.

Beautiful melodies etched deep in the heart, overwhelming sounds that make the spirit tremble.

Their many songs remain deeply engraved in the hearts of countless listeners even today.

Now, please enjoy some of X JAPAN’s most iconic tracks.

X JAPAN’s classic and popular songs (41–50)

Voiceless ScreamingX JAPAN

X ~ Voiceless Screaming (On The Verge Of Destruction, live, 1992)
Voiceless ScreamingX JAPAN

As the title suggests, “A Voiceless Cry” is the cry from Toshi’s heart as he battled the fear of whether he could sing again after damaging his throat during the recording period.

The delicate resonance of the acoustic guitar deepens the sense of sorrow.

Most of the guitar parts were performed by Taiji.

White Wind From Mr.Martin ~Pata’s NapX JAPAN

White Wind From Mr. Martin ~Pata’s Nap~ – X Japan
White Wind From Mr.Martin ~Pata's NapX JAPAN

An acoustic guitar instrumental by PATA.

It was performed on a guitar he encountered while staying in Los Angeles for recording.

Its gentle tone seems to reflect PATA’s generous personality as he looks after the other members.

This is the only song in the band’s history that was composed by PATA.

XCLAMATIONX JAPAN

X Japan – Xclamation (PV)
XCLAMATIONX JAPAN

Composed by HIDE and TAIJI.

It’s an instrumental track recorded through HIDE’s multi-layered overdubs.

The percussion patterns reminiscent of folk music lead the listener into another dimension, where the sudden entrance of TAIJI’s growling slap bass awakens the senses.

ROSE OF PAINX JAPAN

X JAPAN Rose of Pain Live With Orchestra Lyrics Ver.
ROSE OF PAINX JAPAN

A grand piece over ten minutes long, woven from a fusion of rock and classical music, inspired by a real tragedy that occurred in Europe 400 years ago.

From a beautifully heartrending ballad, a guitar riff slices through the silence, surging in to ignite the thrill of a sudden dramatic turn.

Art Of LifeX JAPAN

Under the theme of YOSHIKI’s “Life is Art,” a work that took about four years to complete was unveiled, leaving people stunned.

It was astonishing enough that a single track ran nearly 30 minutes, but it also leapt from rock to classical, from a gentle ballad to ferocious speed metal.

Stillness and motion.

Listeners couldn’t help but be captivated by a piece that seemed to embody YOSHIKI’s very way of life.

Additionally, the X-ray image of a head on the album cover is actually YOSHIKI’s own.

They kept pulling off one unprecedented feat after another.