What does Green sound like?

A vibrant blend of hard rock energy and pop sensibilities, showcasing catchy hooks and anthemic choruses. Rooted in hard rock and pop rock. Start with "STAY GREEN 〜未熟な旅はとまらない〜".

Is Green a good place to start with B'z?

Yes, Green is recommended as a starting point for new B'z listeners. A vibrant blend of hard rock energy and pop sensibilities, showcasing catchy hooks and anthemic choruses. Released on July 3, 2002, 'Green' is B'z's eighth studio album, following their successful album 'Brotherhood'. At this point in their career, the duo had already established themselves as one of Japan's most popular rock acts, with multiple chart-topping singles and albums.

Green works well if you're into steady mid-tempo uplifting energy, for active listening sessions and vibrant sound with engaging riffs.

How many songs are on Green?

Green has 12 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Green

B'z · 2002

45 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant blend of hard rock energy and pop sensibilities, showcasing catchy hooks and anthemic choruses.

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Top tracks — play these first

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STAY GREEN 〜未熟な旅はとまらない〜 Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its energetic rhythm and motivational lyrics about perseverance and growth.
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ultra soul — 'ultra soul' stands out as a defining anthem for both fans and athletes alike, encapsulating B'z's signature sound with dynamic instrumentation and uplifting themes.
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美しき世界 — This track showcases a more introspective side of B'z, blending melodic elements with thought-provoking lyrics about beauty and existence.
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GO★FIGHT★WIN — With its infectious energy and encouraging message, this track captures the spirit of competition and determination, making it a fan favorite.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic rock with pop elements, showcasing strong hooks but varying in depth across tracks.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and upbeat tempos, while the second half introduces more melodic and introspective tracks.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create anthemic choruses, particularly in 'ultra soul' and 'GO★FIGHT★WIN'.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo uplifting energy
for active listening sessions
vibrant sound with engaging riffs
great for road trip playlists

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, reflective music
want experimental sonic diversity

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Solidified B'z's dominance in the Japanese music scene with multi-Platinum success.
Themes: Japanese rock anthems· competitive spirit· perseverance journey
Moods: Uplifting· Energetic
Career context: Released on July 3, 2002, 'Green' is B'z's eighth studio album, following their successful album 'Brotherhood'. At this point in their career, the duo had already established themselves as one of Japan's most popular rock acts, with multiple chart-topping singles and albums.
Stylistic neighbors: X Japan· Asian Kung-Fu Generation· Buck-Tick