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Japan: Quiet Life

20 December 1979 · 47 YEARS

Quiet Life

Japan

The group moved away from their earlier rock roots, opting for a detached and moody atmosphere. John Punter produced this record, emphasizing a sleek polish that signaled a shift toward new electronic possibilities.

This release occupies a space between post-punk and the approaching synth-pop movement. It documents a change in direction where artistic ambition utilized emerging synthesizer technology to achieve a refined, modern outcome.

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