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Western Music of the Yutori Generation: Nostalgic Classics That Colored Our Youth

Freelance music writerTakashi Hoshino
I’m Takashi Hoshino, a freelance writer currently juggling work with parenting. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years since I first picked it up when I started high school, and I’m still active in a band today. Ever since I began playing, I’ve been drawn to hard rock and heavy metal, and I enjoy intense music, whether Japanese or Western. At the same time, I keep in mind something I was told long ago: “If you want to play rock, you should know more than just rock!” With that in my heart, I make a point of listening to a wide range of genres every day. My experience as a writer is still growing, but I’ll keep working hard to recommend all kinds of music to as many people as possible!

The Western music that the Yutori generation listened to in their youth is likely etched in memory alongside the unique listening experiences from before the streaming era, isn’t it? Timeless tracks stumbled upon on YouTube, hit songs played on repeat on MTV Japan, and gems discovered through movie soundtracks.

Shall we look back on the charm of the Western music scene from those days—something only a generation raised at the crossroads of digital and analog could truly savor? We’ll bring you a rich selection of tracks that will stir nostalgia and make you want to listen all over again!

Western Music for the Yutori Generation: Nostalgic Anthems That Colored Our Youth (11–20)

VertigoNEW!U2

U2 – Vertigo (Official Music Video)

VertigoNEW!U2

Released as the lead single from the 2004 album “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb,” this track is a hallmark of U2’s return to rock, highlighted by the Edge’s powerful guitar riff and a driving, high-energy beat.

As signaled by its Spanish countdown intro and a title that means “vertigo,” it explores the theme of a wavering psyche amid the desire and chaos of modern society.

Chosen for Apple’s iPod commercials, it made a major impact on the music scene as a stylish rock tune.

It won three Grammy Awards and even lent its name to the world tour that began in 2005, making it one of the band’s most emblematic songs.

It’s perfect for lifting your mood or as a companion on a drive.

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In conclusion

For many in the Yutori generation, the Western songs they encountered in their youth may be coming back to life along with nostalgic memories.

The tracks we used to hear casually on the radio or TV back then might reveal new charms when we listen again now.

May these timeless classics, loved across eras, add even more color to your musical life.