"TIN DRUM" is the fifth and final studio album by the British band Japan. It was released in 1981 and marked a departure from the band's earlier sound, incorporating elements of traditional Japanese music and electronic music.
The album was a commercial and critical success, reaching the top 20 in the UK album charts and spawning hit singles such as "Ghosts" and "Visions of China". It is widely regarded as one of the band's best works, and has been influential on a number of subsequent artists.
Japan was formed in 1974 and consisted of David Sylvian (vocals, guitar), Mick Karn (bass guitar, saxophone), Steve Jansen (drums), Richard Barbieri (keyboards), and Rob Dean (guitar). The band's early sound was influenced by glam rock and punk, but they later developed a more art-pop style that incorporated elements of electronic music.
After "TIN DRUM", Japan disbanded in 1982, with Sylvian going on to a successful solo career and the other members pursuing various projects. The band's legacy, however, has continued, with their influence on a number of subsequent artists in various genres, including new wave, post-punk, and alternative rock.
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