“Japan” is an English new wave band
that formed in 1974 in Catford, South London. The band members were David
Sylvian (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Steve Jansen (drums) and Mick Karn (bass).
The following year Richard Barbieri (keyboards) and Rob Dean (lead guitar)
joined the group. In March 1978 the band released their first single, a cover
of "Don't Rain on My Parade", which was followed a month later by
their debut album "Adolescent Sex". The band achieved success in the
late 1970s and early 1980s, releasing nine UK Top 40 hits. In 1981 the album
“Tin Drum” was released. “Canton” was the first song recorded in the studio for
the album “Tin Drum” and the band was so satisfied with the final result that
they decided to arrange the entire album inspired by that song. The band split
in December 1982, just as they were starting to enjoy success in the UK and
abroad. Its members continued with other musical projects, and in 1991 they
reunited and released an album under the name “Rain Tree Crow”.
Album
1978 - Obscure Alternatives
1978 - Adolescent Sex
1979 - Quiet Life
1980 - Gentlemen Take Polaroids
1981 - Tin Drum
1981 - In Concert-249
1983 - Oil On Canvas
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