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Classic J-rock

Classic J-Rock, emerging prominently in the 70s and 80s, represents a fusion of traditional rock influences with a distinctly Japanese musical sensibility. Influenced by the global wave of rock and roll, artists like Motoharu Sano and bands such as RC Succession, はっぴいえんど (Happy End), and Flower Travellin' Band crafted a genre that melded the raw energy and electric guitar-driven sound of Western rock with Japanese language lyrics and cultural themes. The genre also features eclectic elements drawn from pop, blues, and folk, represented by artists like Haruomi Hosono and Shogo Hamada. Notable for its emotive vocals and engaging melodies, classic J-Rock has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of Japanese music, leaving a legacy that contemporary J-Rock bands continue to draw inspiration from.

Top Genres

Rock Alternative Rock Pop Rock Folk Rock Psychedelic Rock Hard Rock Progressive Rock Blues Rock J-pop

Related Genres

Japanese New Wave J-rock Japanese Blues Japanese Rockabilly J-punk Japanese Garage Rock Japanese Folk Japanese Singer-songwriter Japanese Punk Rock

Latest Classic J-rock Release

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Let’s meet at Tokyo Tower

Single - Released December 23, 2024

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Shogo Hamada

Motoharu Sano

BARBEE BOYS

Godiego

RC Succession

はっぴいえんど

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December 23, 2024

Let’s meet at Tokyo Tower
PERSONZ
1 tracks
June 19

40th FLOWERS
PERSONZ
10 tracks
June 5

SING ALONG FOREVER ～Be with you～
PERSONZ
1 tracks
March 27

EVERY DAY IS A NEW DAY
PERSONZ
1 tracks
February 28

DEAR YOU
PERSONZ
1 tracks
January 25

FLOWER OF LOVE
PERSONZ
1 tracks
December 15, 2023

Maga
Godiego
1 tracks
August 23

セカンド・ハンド（Remastered）
Yukadan
12 tracks
August 23

生聞59分 (Remastered)
Yukadan
14 tracks
August 23

憂歌団 (Remastered)
Yukadan
12 tracks
September 21, 2022

DUET
Shogo Hamada
3 tracks
November 24, 2021

西遊記 (シン・ミックス)
Godiego
12 tracks
November 24

ガンダーラ (シン・ミックス)
Godiego
2 tracks
October 1

Went Gold
COOLS
1 tracks
July 21

The Galaxy Express 999 (New Mix)
Godiego
2 tracks
June 23

この新しい朝に
Shogo Hamada
3 tracks
November 11, 2020

In the Fairlife
Shogo Hamada
8 tracks
November 11

MIRROR / DANCE (including Bonus Track)
Shogo Hamada
3 tracks
October 28

みちくさ
Shogo Hamada
1 tracks
September 9

MIRROR / DANCE
Shogo Hamada
2 tracks
June 17

サンセット・ギャング [2020 Remaster]
Makoto Kubota
9 tracks
June 17

ディキシー・フィーバー・デラックス・エディション [2020 Remaster]
Makoto Kubota
21 tracks
June 17

ハワイ・チャンプルー・デラックス・エディション [2020 Remaster]
Makoto Kubota
27 tracks
April 15

I AM THE BEST!
PERSONZ
5 tracks
March 5

COMPLETE EPLP ～ALL TIME SINGLE COLLECTION～
RC Succession
42 tracks
February 8

MasterBee
BARBEE BOYS
8 tracks
November 8, 2019

無敵のヴァレリー
BARBEE BOYS
1 tracks
September 25

凱旋門
Shogo Hamada
3 tracks
June 12

ゴールデン☆ベストトリオ・イヤーズ+2
Yukadan
17 tracks
March 28, 2018

ゴールデン☆ベストシーナ＆ロケッツ VICTOR ROKKETS 40+1
SHEENA & THE ROKKETS
41 tracks
March 21

スイート・インスピレーション
SHEENA & THE ROKKETS
1 tracks
February 28

GOLDEN☆BEST シーナ＆ロケッツ EARLY ROKKETS 40+1
SHEENA & THE ROKKETS
41 tracks
June 28, 2017

グレイテスト・ヒッツ　Vol.2
The Pees
16 tracks
June 28

グレイテスト・ヒッツ　Vol.1
The Pees
16 tracks
November 23, 2016

THE TIMERS (スペシャル・エディション)
THE TIMERS
29 tracks
November 2

Godiego The Best
Godiego
13 tracks
March 30

SUMMER TOUR ’83 渋谷公会堂～KING OF LIVE COMPLETE～
RC Succession
19 tracks
March 25

リラックス＆スリープ～バリ
Makoto Kubota
8 tracks
November 25, 2015

KING OF BEST
RC Succession
19 tracks
October 7

きみはミラクル!
Godiego
4 tracks

June 19, 2024

40th FLOWERS
PERSONZ
10 tracks
August 23, 2023

セカンド・ハンド（Remastered）
Yukadan
12 tracks
August 23

憂歌団 (Remastered)
Yukadan
12 tracks
August 23

生聞59分 (Remastered)
Yukadan
14 tracks
November 24, 2021

西遊記 (シン・ミックス)
Godiego
12 tracks
November 11, 2020

In the Fairlife
Shogo Hamada
8 tracks
June 17

ディキシー・フィーバー・デラックス・エディション [2020 Remaster]
Makoto Kubota
21 tracks
June 17

ハワイ・チャンプルー・デラックス・エディション [2020 Remaster]
Makoto Kubota
27 tracks
June 17

サンセット・ギャング [2020 Remaster]
Makoto Kubota
9 tracks
April 15

I AM THE BEST!
PERSONZ
5 tracks
March 5

COMPLETE EPLP ～ALL TIME SINGLE COLLECTION～
RC Succession
42 tracks
February 8

MasterBee
BARBEE BOYS
8 tracks
June 12, 2019

ゴールデン☆ベストトリオ・イヤーズ+2
Yukadan
17 tracks
March 28, 2018

ゴールデン☆ベストシーナ＆ロケッツ VICTOR ROKKETS 40+1
SHEENA & THE ROKKETS
41 tracks
February 28

GOLDEN☆BEST シーナ＆ロケッツ EARLY ROKKETS 40+1
SHEENA & THE ROKKETS
41 tracks
June 28, 2017

グレイテスト・ヒッツ　Vol.1
The Pees
16 tracks
June 28

グレイテスト・ヒッツ　Vol.2
The Pees
16 tracks
November 23, 2016

THE TIMERS (スペシャル・エディション)
THE TIMERS
29 tracks
November 2

Godiego The Best
Godiego
13 tracks
March 30

SUMMER TOUR ’83 渋谷公会堂～KING OF LIVE COMPLETE～
RC Succession
19 tracks

December 23, 2024

Let’s meet at Tokyo Tower
PERSONZ
1 tracks
June 5

SING ALONG FOREVER ～Be with you～
PERSONZ
1 tracks
March 27

EVERY DAY IS A NEW DAY
PERSONZ
1 tracks
February 28

DEAR YOU
PERSONZ
1 tracks
January 25

FLOWER OF LOVE
PERSONZ
1 tracks
December 15, 2023

Maga
Godiego
1 tracks
September 21, 2022

DUET
Shogo Hamada
3 tracks
November 24, 2021

ガンダーラ (シン・ミックス)
Godiego
2 tracks
October 1

Went Gold
COOLS
1 tracks
July 21

The Galaxy Express 999 (New Mix)
Godiego
2 tracks
June 23

この新しい朝に
Shogo Hamada
3 tracks
November 11, 2020

MIRROR / DANCE (including Bonus Track)
Shogo Hamada
3 tracks
October 28

みちくさ
Shogo Hamada
1 tracks
September 9

MIRROR / DANCE
Shogo Hamada
2 tracks
November 8, 2019

無敵のヴァレリー
BARBEE BOYS
1 tracks
September 25

凱旋門
Shogo Hamada
3 tracks
March 21, 2018

スイート・インスピレーション
SHEENA & THE ROKKETS
1 tracks
May 28, 2014

Mr. Willmen
Inu
2 tracks
December 16, 2009

LEMON TEA 12"
SHEENA & THE ROKKETS
3 tracks
December 1, 2005

星の指輪
Shogo Hamada
2 tracks