Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- introspective themes for deep listening
- atmospheric textures for headphone immersion
- for reflective late nights
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1982, 'Japan' marked the band's final studio album as they were transitioning from their early glam influences to a more sophisticated sound. At this point in their career, Japan had gained significant attention with their previous albums, notably 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids', and were on the cusp of breaking into mainstream success in the UK and beyond.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· Duran Duran· Talk Talk
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Art of Parties 4:09
- 2 Talking Drum 3:30
- 3 Ghosts 4:18
- 4 Gentlemen Take Polaroids 7:02
- 5 Still Life in Mobile Homes 5:30
- 6 Visions of China 3:36
- 7 Taking Islands in Africa (remix) 4:51
- 8 Swing 6:18
- 9 Cantonese Boy 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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