Japanese Rock (non-Visual)

Dream Time · Jan 20, 2004, 16:05

I am looking for some Japanese rock music,but not Visual stuff

I like bands with cool guitar sounds

I love B'z
they are my favourite mainstream band

and I am not looking for metal stuff,
although I like metal bands such as Concerto Moon,Double Dealer,Kelly Simonz,Saber Tiger...but I am not looking for that kind of music right now
and I do not like punk rock

MHtrStevie · Jan 20, 2004, 22:16

You might want to try asking this question in the J-Pop Forum too... I know there's lots of visual fans there, but I'm sure there are plenty of people who could answer this question as well...

Hmmm... B'z is a pretty unique group, but I'll try to make a few recommendations. Some of these groups aren't strictly rock, but do have some definite rock songs/styles...

Mr. Children has always been one of my favorites... they've got a nice classic rock combo sound.

Spitz is also good in a similar vein... try "Memories" or "Yume oi mushi" for examples of their rock stuff.

Although they may be slightly "visual", I'd still recommend checking out Siam Shade... they have some of the most interesting guitar work I've heard among the mainstream groups.

For an unusual suggestion, check out The Back Horn... I really liked the song "Mirai" they contributed to the movie "Akarui mirai".

Do you like "classic rock" at all? If so, I can recommend some older, '70s era rock groups from Japan as well...

Hope this helps...

Winter · Jan 21, 2004, 03:33

Shiina Ringo might be just what you are looking for.

Dream Time · Jan 21, 2004, 09:22

Shrieker
http://www.zenigamec-record.net/hook/hookmovie.html
hard rock

but I have failed to find any mp3s of this band

caitcid · Feb 10, 2004, 02:55

The pillows have pretty good rock music..most of their songs are well composed

Johnathan · Feb 27, 2004, 12:27

Heard of Oblivion Dust? They're really good, and not visual. But they only have about 10 or so Japanese songs, outta like 70 total. And some of their stuff might be too much on the metal/punk side.

michi · Mar 1, 2004, 10:47

I love B'z as well.

have you tried GO!GO!7188?

Sex Machineguns is really great as well.

Also try:

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Yellow Machinegun
Mongol800
THE ALFEE (actually, they might also be considered pop. *shrugs)

Christine · Mar 4, 2004, 07:57

GacktJOB are non-visual, and their music is really cool!

Winter · Mar 4, 2004, 08:28

*gasps* Michi, you like Sex Machineguns?

For years I've sworn I was the only one who loved them.

michi · Mar 4, 2004, 12:11

Originally Posted by Winter

*gasps* Michi, you like Sex Machineguns?

For years I've sworn I was the only one who loved them.

hehe. you're definitely not alone.

Kama · Apr 14, 2004, 16:15

Originally Posted by Dream Time

I love B'z
they are my favourite mainstream band

I LOVE THEM TOO!

I suggest L'Arc~en~Ciel

Anyway B'z is the best!!

apunno · Apr 14, 2004, 21:11

Bump of Chicken, Chirolyn and The Angels, Sons of all Pussys, The Back Horn and Acidman.

vampmiyavi · Oct 26, 2004, 10:40

hrmm...so many..umm..lesse...
porno graffiti, asian fung-fu generation, sophia, shiina ringo, olivia, bump of chicken, sex machineguns, l'arc en ciel, hyde's solo stuff is awesome too ><

theres more..but i think some of them might be visual kei..so yea ^.^;;

ruth~route · Oct 27, 2004, 10:55

tetsu said L'Arc is not on the visual kei path. though they seems to be for a while to me. but now they are not, look at SMILE album.

May · Oct 31, 2004, 05:24

yeh~~L'Arc~En~Ciel is not like a visual band, much more like poprock.
i like Southern All Star, their songs are really good. very old but very famous rock band.
B'z and Mr. Children are pretty good as well.~~

ruth~route · Oct 31, 2004, 10:20

B'z music is quite nice. i nver heard Mr. Children's before...

nade_ogawa · Nov 15, 2004, 15:42

Mr. children
L'arc en ciel
tetsu69 (its more pop than rock)
hyde (666 album)
S.O.A.P
Siam Shade
Janne Da ARc ( I love how You play guitar at there)

CorDarei · Nov 16, 2004, 16:09

Originally Posted by caitcid

The pillows have pretty good rock music..most of their songs are well composed

At last, someone with good taste

Hmm... I guess I should contribute to this thread... Bivattchee is a really good Indie rock group (kinda hard to find mp3s though). I second Ajikan, and can't recommend The Pillows highly enough

APTOEK · Oct 24, 2006, 18:45

Here are my favorites:

The Pillows
Dir en Grey [altough Withering To Death album isn't too great]
Gazette
Despairs Ray
X Japan
Bump Of Chicken
Gackt
HYDE
Luna Sea
Sadie [relatively new]

d^^b

Seon-a Kim · Oct 27, 2006, 13:15

The ones I like and can recomend are:

HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
and
Nana Kitade

Ettawen · Jan 23, 2007, 09:18

Dir en grey use to be HUGE with Visual Kei but they've really toned it down, if you like metal you should try them...

Kinsao · Jan 23, 2007, 19:16

I'm putting in a word for The Back Horn (already been suggested, and definitely worth checking out

), Glay, and Electric Eel Shock.

Jan 20, 2004, 16:05	#1
Dream Time basketballman Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Vancouver,BC / Chinese Age: 24 Posts: 612	Japanese Rock (non-Visual) I am looking for some Japanese rock music,but not Visual stuff I like bands with cool guitar sounds I love B'z they are my favourite mainstream band and I am not looking for metal stuff, although I like metal bands such as Concerto Moon,Double Dealer,Kelly Simonz,Saber Tiger...but I am not looking for that kind of music right now and I do not like punk rock

Jan 20, 2004, 22:16	#2
MHtrStevie Regular Member Join Date: Jul 13, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 291	You might want to try asking this question in the J-Pop Forum too... I know there's lots of visual fans there, but I'm sure there are plenty of people who could answer this question as well... Hmmm... B'z is a pretty unique group, but I'll try to make a few recommendations. Some of these groups aren't strictly rock, but do have some definite rock songs/styles... Mr. Children has always been one of my favorites... they've got a nice classic rock combo sound. Spitz is also good in a similar vein... try "Memories" or "Yume oi mushi" for examples of their rock stuff. Although they may be slightly "visual", I'd still recommend checking out Siam Shade... they have some of the most interesting guitar work I've heard among the mainstream groups. For an unusual suggestion, check out The Back Horn... I really liked the song "Mirai" they contributed to the movie "Akarui mirai". Do you like "classic rock" at all? If so, I can recommend some older, '70s era rock groups from Japan as well... Hope this helps... __________________ Mamono Hunter Stevie DJ, Radio 1/2 - WSPN 91.1 FM Sundays 6-9 AM EST

Jan 21, 2004, 03:33	#3
Winter Gag me with a spoon Join Date: Nov 19, 2003 Age: 27 Posts: 714	Shiina Ringo might be just what you are looking for. __________________ ________________________________ shing

Feb 10, 2004, 02:55	#5
caitcid Junior Member Join Date: Feb 1, 2004 Location: Corona, CA Age: 20 Posts: 10	The pillows have pretty good rock music..most of their songs are well composed __________________ ^_^

Mar 4, 2004, 12:11	#10
michi Regular House Cat Join Date: Feb 28, 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 327	Originally Posted by Winter gasps Michi, you like Sex Machineguns? For years I've sworn I was the only one who loved them. hehe. you're definitely not alone.

Jan 21, 2004, 09:22	#4
Dream Time basketballman Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Vancouver,BC / Chinese Age: 24 Posts: 612	Shrieker http://www.zenigamec-record.net/hook/hookmovie.html hard rock but I have failed to find any mp3s of this band

Feb 27, 2004, 12:27	#6
Johnathan Regular Member Join Date: Apr 25, 2003 Location: Florida Age: 24 Posts: 118	Heard of Oblivion Dust? They're really good, and not visual. But they only have about 10 or so Japanese songs, outta like 70 total. And some of their stuff might be too much on the metal/punk side.

Mar 1, 2004, 10:47	#7
michi Regular House Cat Join Date: Feb 28, 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 327	I love B'z as well. have you tried GO!GO!7188? Sex Machineguns is really great as well. Also try: ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Yellow Machinegun Mongol800 THE ALFEE (actually, they might also be considered pop. *shrugs)

Mar 4, 2004, 07:57	#8
Christine Regular Member Join Date: May 24, 2003 Location: Norwegian Age: 22 Posts: 133	GacktJOB are non-visual, and their music is really cool!

Mar 4, 2004, 08:28	#9
Winter Gag me with a spoon Join Date: Nov 19, 2003 Age: 27 Posts: 714	gasps Michi, you like Sex Machineguns? For years I've sworn I was the only one who loved them.

Apr 14, 2004, 16:15	#11
Kama Okama XD Join Date: Mar 10, 2004 Location: Poland Age: 28 Posts: 366	Originally Posted by Dream Time I love B'z they are my favourite mainstream band I LOVE THEM TOO! I suggest L'Arc~en~Ciel Anyway B'z is the best!! __________________ ～ My LiveJournal You are welcome

Apr 14, 2004, 21:11	#12
apunno Highway Child Join Date: Mar 8, 2004 Posts: 51	Bump of Chicken, Chirolyn and The Angels, Sons of all Pussys, The Back Horn and Acidman. __________________

Oct 26, 2004, 10:40	#13
vampmiyavi baka yoro Join Date: Oct 10, 2004 Location: USA/San Diego Age: 23 Posts: 35	hrmm...so many..umm..lesse... porno graffiti, asian fung-fu generation, sophia, shiina ringo, olivia, bump of chicken, sex machineguns, l'arc en ciel, hyde's solo stuff is awesome too >< theres more..but i think some of them might be visual kei..so yea ^.^;; __________________ ~Love thy Kyo~

Oct 27, 2004, 10:55	#14
ruth~route tlarei.net Join Date: Oct 7, 2004 Age: 21 Posts: 93	tetsu said L'Arc is not on the visual kei path. though they seems to be for a while to me. but now they are not, look at SMILE album. __________________ 毎度あり My Website http://tlarei.net

Oct 31, 2004, 05:24	#15
May ジャニースの妖 Join Date: Oct 1, 2004 Location: Warwick Age: 22 Posts: 34	yeh~~L'Arc~En~Ciel is not like a visual band, much more like poprock. i like Southern All Star, their songs are really good. very old but very famous rock band. B'z and Mr. Children are pretty good as well.~~ __________________ Love Japan, Love their Music, Love Manga, Love Johnny's.

Oct 31, 2004, 10:20	#16
ruth~route tlarei.net Join Date: Oct 7, 2004 Age: 21 Posts: 93	B'z music is quite nice. i nver heard Mr. Children's before...

Nov 15, 2004, 15:42	#17
nade_ogawa Junior Member Join Date: Nov 13, 2004 Location: surabaya Age: 28 Posts: 10	Mr. children L'arc en ciel tetsu69 (its more pop than rock) hyde (666 album) S.O.A.P Siam Shade Janne Da ARc ( I love how You play guitar at there) __________________

Nov 16, 2004, 16:09	#18
CorDarei ロマンチスト Join Date: Nov 15, 2004 Posts: 206	Originally Posted by caitcid The pillows have pretty good rock music..most of their songs are well composed At last, someone with good taste Hmm... I guess I should contribute to this thread... Bivattchee is a really good Indie rock group (kinda hard to find mp3s though). I second Ajikan, and can't recommend The Pillows highly enough

Oct 24, 2006, 18:45	#19
APTOEK 走れ～！ Join Date: Oct 24, 2006 Posts: 2	Here are my favorites: The Pillows Dir en Grey [altough Withering To Death album isn't too great] Gazette Despairs Ray X Japan Bump Of Chicken Gackt HYDE Luna Sea Sadie [relatively new] d^^b

Oct 27, 2006, 13:15	#20
Seon-a Kim 김선아 Join Date: Oct 24, 2006 Location: C:\Program Files\ Posts: 443	The ones I like and can recomend are: HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR and Nana Kitade __________________

Jan 23, 2007, 09:18	#21
Ettawen Self-Aware Furbbie Join Date: Jun 20, 2006 Location: USA Posts: 26	Dir en grey use to be HUGE with Visual Kei but they've really toned it down, if you like metal you should try them...

Jan 23, 2007, 19:16	#22
Kinsao Horizon Rider Join Date: May 8, 2005 Location: England Age: 30 Posts: 7,419	I'm putting in a word for The Back Horn (already been suggested, and definitely worth checking out ), Glay, and Electric Eel Shock. __________________ K to the core

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