About Japan
British art rock band Japan was formed in 1974 in Lewisham, South London, England with original members David Sylvian (vocals, guitar), Mick Karn (bass guitar, saxophone), Richard Barbieri (keyboards), Rob Dean (guitar), and Steve Jansen (percussion). Dean left the band in 1981, before the recording of Japan's final album, Tin Drum. Japan began playing glam rock, influenced by David Bowie, The New York Dolls and Motown. Japan debuted on record with 1978's Adolescent Sex and subsequently Obscure Alternatives
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Quiet Life
Ghosts
Adolescent Sex
Life in Tokyo
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Ghosts - 2003 Digital Remaster
The Art Of Parties
Gentlemen Take Polaroids
I Second That Emotion
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Fall In Love With Me
Methods Of Dance
The Art of Parties - 2003 - Remaster
Nightporter - Remastered 2003
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Gentlemen Take Polaroids - Remastered 2003
Visions Of China - 2003 Digital Remaster
Canton - 2003 Digital Remaster
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Alien
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Talking Drum - 2003 Digital Remaster
My New Career - Remastered 2003
Burning Bridges
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