East West Side Story
The Blue Hearts · 1995
79 min · 27 tracks · punk
Explosive punk energy meets melodic hooks, creating anthems of youthful rebellion and societal critique.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- explosive energy for rebellion
- dynamic journey with peaks
- short bursts of intensity
- sing-along anthems for youth
- wave-like pacing keeps engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, steady songs
- seek long immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album reinforced the band's influence and commercial success in punk rock.
- Themes
- Tokyo street culture· working-class struggle
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'East West Side Story' was The Blue Hearts' fifth studio album, capturing the band at a pivotal moment following their breakthrough success. By this time, they had solidified their place in the Japanese punk scene, building on their previous hits while exploring broader themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mongol Shuudan· Avail· Pete Shelley
- If this clicks, go next to
- Super Best — Continues the energetic punk sound with a collection of notable tracks.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Tell Us the Truth by Sham 69 — Shares explosive punk energy and anthems of youthful rebellion with a focus on working-class themes.London Calling by The Clash — Combines punk rock with melodic hooks and societal critique, echoing themes of urban struggle.Die for the Government by Anti-Flag — Delivers high-energy punk with sharp political commentary and a strong sense of youthful defiance.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "情熱の薔薇".
Disc 1
- 1 情熱の薔薇 Start here 2:54
- 2 首つり台から 2:54
- 3 あの娘にタッチ 3:11
- 4 TOO MUCH PAIN 6:55
- 5 夢 2:28
- 6 旅人 3:11
- 7 台風 2:22
- 8 1000のバイオリン 3:47
- 9 パーティー 5:20
- 10 夕暮れ 3:55
- 11 夜の盗賊団 (Alternative version) 4:25
- 12 1001のバイオリン 3:47
- 13 TOO MUCH PAIN (Re-mix version) 6:58
Disc 2
- 1 わーわー (Live version) 2:06
- 2 皆殺しのメロディ (Live version) 2:07
- 3 東京ゾンビ［ロシアンルーレット］ 2:48
- 4 すてごま (Live version) 2:54
- 5 俺は俺の死を死にたい (Alternative version) 5:28
- 6 未来は僕等の手の中 1:35
- 7 爆弾が落っこちる時 0:39
- 8 ロクデナシ 0:55
- 9 NO NO NO 0:45
- 10 風船爆弾（バンバンバン） 1:10
- 11 ハンマー 0:59
- 12 人にやさしく 0:50
- 13 ダンスナンバー 1:34
- 14 ナビゲーター (Live version) 3:47
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in The Blue Hearts's catalog. This album reinforced the band's influence and commercial success in punk rock.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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