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Adolescent Sex

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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 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. Except, rather than toeing that line, 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. The sound, that look -- it fit them well.

© Amy Hanson /TiVo

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1
Transmission
00:04:45

Ray Singer, Producer - David Sylvian, Composer - David Sylvian, Lyricist - Japan, Performer

(P) 1978 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

2
The Unconventional
00:02:59

Ray Singer, Producer - David Sylvian, Composer - David Sylvian, Lyricist - Japan, Performer

(P) 1978 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

3
Wish You Were Black
00:04:47

Ray Singer, Producer - David Sylvian, Composer - David Sylvian, Lyricist - Japan, Performer

(P) 1978 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

4
Performance
00:04:33

Ray Singer, Producer - David Sylvian, Composer - David Sylvian, Lyricist - Japan, Performer

(P) 1978 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

5
Lovers On Main Street
00:04:07

Ray Singer, Producer - David Sylvian, Composer - David Sylvian, Lyricist - Japan, Performer

(P) 1978 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

6
Don't Rain On My Parade
00:02:53

George Merrill, Composer - George Merrill, Lyricist - Japan, Vocal - Jules Styne, Composer - Jules Styne, Lyricist

(P) 1978 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

7
Suburban Love
00:07:25

Ray Singer, Producer - David Sylvian, Composer - David Sylvian, Lyricist - Japan, Performer

(P) 1978 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

8
Adolescent Sex
00:03:43

Ray Singer, Producer - David Sylvian, Composer - David Sylvian, Lyricist - Japan, Arranger - Japan, Performer

(P) 1981 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

9
Communist China
00:02:43

David Sylvian, Composer - David Sylvian, Lyricist - Japan, Performer - Japan, Arranger

(P) 1981 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

10
Television
00:09:12

Ray Singer, Producer - David Sylvian, Composer - David Sylvian, Lyricist - Japan, Performer

(P) 1978 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited

Album review

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 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. Except, rather than toeing that line, 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. The sound, that look -- it fit them well.

© Amy Hanson /TiVo

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