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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 Read more on Last.fm

Track: Life In Tokyo - 12" Extended Version

Album: Assemblage

Album Details:
Album Assemblage
Label
Release Date 1981
Total Tracks 14
Track Listing:
1Adolescent Sex04:13
2State Line04:45
3Communist China02:45
4...Rhodesia06:48
5Suburban Berlin05:00
6Life in Tokyo03:31
7European Son03:39
8All Tomorrow's Parties - 7" Version04:14
9Quiet Life04:51
10I Second That Emotion03:45
11European Son - John Punter 12" Mix05:02
12I Second That Emotion - 12" Version05:17
13Life In Tokyo (Pt, 1) - 7" Version04:03
14Life in Tokyo - 12" Extended Version06:15

Most Played Tracks as Scrobbled to Last.fm

# Title Plays
1Quiet Life
579796
2Adolescent Sex
400083
3Ghosts
395176
4Life in Tokyo
198091
5Visions Of China
174322
6Ghosts - 2003 Digital Remaster
171367
7Nightporter
158654
8Gentlemen Take Polaroids
138138
9The Art Of Parties
134681
10I Second That Emotion
114061

Other Album Releases:

Exorcising Ghosts
Oil On Canvas (Live)
Tin Drum
Assemblage
Quiet Life (Deluxe Edition)
Gentlemen Take Polaroids
Quiet Life
Obscure Alternatives
Adolescent Sex
pull up (japan Remix)

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