Adolescent Sex

Adolescent Sex

by Japan
Adolescent Sex

Adolescent Sex

by Japan

CD(Remastered / Enhanced / German Import)

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Overview

Although Japan later became one of new romantics' poster children, their 1978 Adolescent Sex LP predated the movement by two years. A remarkable debut, the set snarls with leftover punk intent, a few glam rock riffs, and a wealth of electronics that not only reach back to the band's youth, but also predate much of what would explode out of the next wave of the British underground. Sounding absolutely nothing like MTV's mainstream Japan, the quintet snarls across the opener "Transmission," all snotty lads and frazzled hair, setting the stage for what follows. Rather than toeing that line, though, the band pull some remarkable tricks out of their admittedly tight sleeves. The "wow factor" of an incredibly funky bass and guitar on "The Unconventional," repeated again on "Wish You Were Black," is not only a surprise but leaves one wondering if the band were closet Chic fans -- especially in light of the seven-minute jam "Suburban Love" that follows a little later on. Elsewhere, though, the band play closer to their roots while defining their own style, which includes David Sylvian's wonderfully sexy, tousled vocals -- most notably on the epic, and sexy, post-punker "Television" and a cover of the vintage showstopper "Don't Rain on My Parade." A more exciting album than just about anything else they'd ever record, Japan were young, hungry, and more than a little rough around the edges. Despite the slick R&B work twined in, it's important to remember that this band were in the sonic foothold of an early edgy era -- groundbreakers at their own inception. That sound; that look -- it fit them well. [This version of the album includes bonus material.] ~ Amy Hanson

Product Details

Release Date: 10/17/2006
Label: Sony Bmg
UPC: 0828768452226
Rank: 30327

Tracks

  1. Transmission
  2. The Unconventional
  3. Wish You Were Black
  4. Performance
  5. Lovers on Main Street
  6. Don't Rain on My Parade
  7. Suburban Love
  8. Adolescent Sex
  9. Communist China
  10. Television
  11. Don't Rain on My Parade
  12. Communist China
  13. Adolescent Sex
  14. Adolescent Sex

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Japan   Primary Artist
Steve Jansen   Drums,Vocals,Percussion
David Sylvian   Guitar,Vocals
Rob Dean   Guitar,Vocals
Richard Barbieri   Vocals,Keyboards
Ray Singer   Vocals
Mick Karn   Vocals,Guitar (Bass)

Technical Credits

Pete Silver   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Ray Singer   Audio Production,Producer
Graham Hughes   Photography
Dick Whitbread   Artwork,Cover Design
David Sylvian   Composer
Jule Styne   Composer
Keith Munro   Project Coordinator
Bob Merrill   Composer
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