JAPAN
THE VERY BEST OF
EMI

It wasn’t so long ago that straight suburban kids in this country were wearing make-up and emulating Bowie. One band in particular, Japan, led by androgyne deity David Sylvian, started off in the late seventies as a glam-rock proposition but soon leapt into more sophisticated territories exploring stylish soul-funk and exotic directions. The dvd boasts the vids as well as the ‘Oil On Canvas’ ’83 gig.

5 Out Of 5

Reviewed By: JERRY BOUTHIER