Great artists/bands from the past

3 March 2023

Band: JAPAN

Who: Infamous new glam and glitter wave band from South-London, led by charismatic maestro David Sylvian who started a fascinating solo career, after Japan split, gaining much critical praise for his wayward and adventurous work (9 solo LPs).

Active: 1974–1982, 1989–1991

1-2-3 top moments.

– ADOLESCENT SEX –
(Title track from the 1978 debut LP)

– QUIET LIFE –
(Title track from their second album, released in 1979)

– THE ART OF PARTIES –
(From 1981 album ‘Tin Drum’)

JAPAN: History