JAPAN - DISCOGRAPHY (121 VIDEOS)
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Formed in London, England in early 1974, Japan comprised David Sylvian (vocals), his brother Steve Jansen (drums), Richard Barbieri (keyboards) and Mick Karn (saxophone/bass). Rob (Robert) Dean joined the line-up as guitarist and the band subsequently won a recording contract with the German record company Ariola-Hansa. Eminently unfashionable in the UK punk era, they first found success in Japan.
After three albums with Ariola-Hansa, they switched to Virgin Records in 1980 and found their fortunes dramatically improving thanks to the surge of popularity in the New Romantic movement. Japan's androgynous image made them suddenly fashionable and they registered several UK Top 20 singles. Their albums Gentlemen Take Polaroids (1980) and Tin Drum (1981) were also well received. Rob Dean left the band after Gentlemen Take Polaroids but continued working with the band for one more tour thereafter.
Disagreements between Karn and Sylvian undermined the band's progress just as they were achieving some long-overdue success, and they split in late 1982. The members diversified into collaborative work and solo careers, reuniting (minus Dean) in 1991 for a project under the moniker of Rain Tree Crow.Less
After three albums with Ariola-Hansa, they switched to Virgin Records in 1980 and found their fortunes dramatically improving thanks to the surge of popularity in the New Romantic movement. Japan's androgynous image made them suddenly fashionable and they registered several UK Top 20 singles. Their albums Gentlemen Take Polaroids (1980) and Tin Drum (1981) were also well received. Rob Dean left the band after Gentlemen Take Polaroids but continued working with the band for one more tour thereafter.
Disagreements between Karn and Sylvian undermined the band's progress just as they were achieving some long-overdue success, and they split in late 1982. The members diversified into collaborative work and solo careers, reuniting (minus Dean) in 1991 for a project under the moniker of Rain Tree Crow.Less
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Madison-chan
April 21, 2019
One of the most underrated bands of the 80's, their great experimental work was refreshing compared to most other acts at the time. Life long fan of these guys.
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JAPAN ART OF PARTIES
Japan-Cantonese Boy
Japan - Visions Of China
Japan: Deviation live Budokan 1979
Japan - Ghosts (HQ) (1981)
Japan. The Art of Parties
Japan - Life In Tokyo (Theme)
Japan: Life in Tokyo
Japan - Life in Tokyo 12 inch 1979
Japan The Art of Parties 12 inch
Japan - European Son (Single Mix)
JAPAN Cantonese Boy
Gentlemen Take Polaroids
Ain't That Peculiar - Japan
JAPAN/Live in Japan/1979/Sometimes I Feel So Low/European Son
Japan ~ Lovers On Main Street
Life In Tokyo
Japan - I Second That Emotion
Japan - Quiet Life
JAPAN - SWING
JAPAN - GHOSTS - CANTONESE BOY
Japan: Adolescent Sex
Japan - Quiet Life (Extended 12 Version)
Japan - Quiet Life
Quiet Life ( Exetended Darkside Remix ) JAPAN
Japan - Canton
JAPAN - CANTON （1982.12.08 日本武道館）
JAPAN METHODS OF DANCE
japan - life without buildings
Japan: Don't Rain on My Parade
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