Japan-Tin Drum-UK-David Sylvian-Mick Karn-SIGNED

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JAPAN
TIN DRUM
VIRGIN U.K.
V2209 1981
Signed by all, unfortunately David Sylvian forgot to write his name but did write a nice note

Their fifth and final studio album released in the U.K. in November 1981, the album continued their now developed use of electronic elements coupled with traditional instrumentation, but leans far more towards far-eastern influences than any of their previous albums.

"The Art of Parties" opens the album with synthesizers twittering around Mick Karn's extraordinary bass guitar. "Talking Drum" features a flute straight from a snake charmer's stall. "Canton' is a propulsive, Asian-flavored instrumental. Arguably, the album's best track is "Still Life in Mobile Homes," a strange keyboard and drum-led song that features Karn at his most inventive. "Visions of China" adds some funk to the beat, while "Sons of Pioneers" is a spectacular drum and bass-driven track that is achingly atmospheric.

This is a classic--if you own one Japan album, TIN DRUM ought to be it.

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