Japan

Japan
Formed: 1974 in London, England
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Genre: Rock
Styles: Prog-Rock/Art Rock, New Wave, New Romantic, Post-Punk, Synth Pop
Group Members: Mick Karn, Richard Barbieri, Rob Dean, Steve Jansen, David Sylvian
Biography: Japan's evolution from rather humble glam rock beginnings into stylish synth pop (and beyond) made the British group one of the more intriguing and successful artists of their era. Formed in London in 1974, Japan began its existence as a quintet comprised of singer/songwriter David Sylvian, bassist Mick ...Read full biography
Tin Drum
Released: 1981
Label: Virgin Japan
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Partially growing out of their success in the country they were named after, as well as growing friendship and affiliation with such bands as Yellow Magic Orchestra, Japan, on Tin Drum, made its most unique, ...Read full review
Adolescent Sex
Released: 1978
Label: Hansa
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Although Japan later became one of new romantics' poster children, their 1978 Adolescent Sex LP predated the movement by two years. A remarkable debut, the set snarls with leftover punk intent, a few glam ...Read full review
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