Name: Tin Drum
Brand: Japan

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cdvr2209

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Limited edition

Release date

2006-05-29

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Universal

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Japan

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New Wave / Post Punk

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Japan was a British band formed in 1974. They were pioneers of the New Romantic movement and gained popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The band consisted of David Sylvian, Mick Karn, Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri, and Rob Dean. Japan's music combined elements of glam rock, art pop, and electronic music, creating a unique sound that set them apart from their contemporaries. Their albums "Quiet Life" and "Tin Drum" are considered classics of the era. Despite disbanding in 1982, Japan's influence on music continues to be felt today.
Their frontman David Sylvian went on to have a successful solo career as a singer-songwriter and collaborated with various artists across different genres. Mick Karn also pursued a solo career as well as collaborating with other musicians such as Kate Bush and Gary Numan.
Japan's legacy lives on through their innovative sound and contribution to the New Romantic movement. Their music remains timeless and continues to inspire new generations of musicians.

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japan's fifth studio album from 1981, appeared with a cover photograph of a perfectly coifed david sylvian eating rice from a bowl in a bare room, while a peeling poster of mao looked on. this image was obviously very deliberately created, and the music on this, their last studio album as japan, is no less carefully presented. 'tin drum' has been said to be their most 'oriental' album, but it also has equally prevalent middle eastern influences, especially in regards to steve jansen's percussion. all told, it is probably the band's best single record. 'the art of parties' opens the album with synthesizers twittering around mick karn's extraordinary bass guitar. 'talking drum' features a flute straight from a snake charmer's stall. 'canton' is a propulsive, asian-flavored instrumental. arguably, the album's best track is 'still life in mobile homes,' a strange keyboard and drum-led song that features karn at his most inventive. 'visions of china' adds some funk to the beat, while 'sons of pioneers' is a spectacular drum and bass-driven track that is achingly atmospheric. this is a classic - if you own one japan album, 'tin drum' ought to be it. this is a remastered and cheap cd reissue.

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