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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: Quiet Life

Most Played Tracks as Scrobbled to Last.fm

# Title Plays
1Quiet Life
577402
2Adolescent Sex
398512
3Ghosts
394729
4Life in Tokyo
197538
5Visions Of China
174171
6Ghosts - 2003 Digital Remaster
170442
7Nightporter
158487
8Gentlemen Take Polaroids
137979
9The Art Of Parties
134547
10I Second That Emotion
113814

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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