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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: Ghosts

Album: Exorcising Ghosts

Album Details:
Album Exorcising Ghosts
Label
Release Date 1984-01-01
Total Tracks 11
Track Listing:
1Methods Of Dance06:50
2Gentlemen Take Polaroids07:03
3Quiet Life04:51
4Nightporter06:48
5My New Career03:51
6The Other Side Of Life07:24
7Visions Of China03:38
8Ghosts04:32
9Life Without Buildings06:34
10Talking Drum03:31
11The Art Of Parties06:46

Most Played Tracks as Scrobbled to Last.fm

# Title Plays
1Quiet Life
566992
2Ghosts
393095
3Adolescent Sex
391177
4Life in Tokyo
195083
5Visions Of China
173316
6Ghosts - 2003 Digital Remaster
166194
7Nightporter
157628
8Gentlemen Take Polaroids
137209
9The Art Of Parties
133770
10I Second That Emotion
112690

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
Japanese National Anthem (Kimigayo) His Imperial Majesty's Reign

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