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Japan – Obscure Alternatives = 苦悩の旋律 (E/E) – LP, JP 1978, No OBI

Japan – Obscure Alternatives = 苦悩の旋律 (E/E) – LP, JP 1978, No OBI

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The Story

Condition: Second Hand
Ships from: Melbourne
Media: Excellent (E)
Cover: Excellent (E)
Comments: Japanese pressing. No obi. With insert.
  • Description
  • Release details
  • Tracklist

  • Obscure Alternatives = 苦悩の旋律 is an LP by Japan from 1978 released on the Ariola Hansa label.

    About this album

    Obscure Alternatives shows Japan moving beyond their debut’s rougher edges into a more distinctive blend of art rock, new wave and glam. Released in 1978, the album helped establish the band’s cool, stylised identity while still sounding restless and experimental, with electronic textures, reggae inflections and taut guitar work threaded through its sharp songs. The record captures Japan at a crucial early stage, before their later polish, when mood and attitude were already becoming as important as melody. For listeners following the development of post-punk and art-pop, it stands as an important step in the band’s evolution.

    Genre: Pop & Rock

    Review

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  • Artist: Japan
    Label: Ariola Hansa – VIP-6593
    Format: LP, Album, Stereo
    Units: 1
    Country: Japan
    Released: 1978
    Genre: Pop & Rock
    Style: Art Rock, Glam, New Wave, Synth-Pop

  • A1 Automatic Gun = オートマティック・ガン
    A2 . . . . Rhodesia = 熱きローデシア
    A3 Love Is Infectious = 愛の伝染
    A4 Sometimes I Feel So Low = 孤独な安らぎ
    B1 Obscure Alternatives = 苦悩の旋律
    B2 Deviation = 若き反抗
    B3 Suburban Berlin = 郊外ベルリン
    B4 The Tenant = 愛の住人

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Details & Craftsmanship

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Details & Craftsmanship

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description

Condition: Second Hand
Ships from: Melbourne
Media: Excellent (E)
Cover: Excellent (E)
Comments: Japanese pressing. No obi. With insert.
  • Description
  • Release details
  • Tracklist

  • Obscure Alternatives = 苦悩の旋律 is an LP by Japan from 1978 released on the Ariola Hansa label.

    About this album

    Obscure Alternatives shows Japan moving beyond their debut’s rougher edges into a more distinctive blend of art rock, new wave and glam. Released in 1978, the album helped establish the band’s cool, stylised identity while still sounding restless and experimental, with electronic textures, reggae inflections and taut guitar work threaded through its sharp songs. The record captures Japan at a crucial early stage, before their later polish, when mood and attitude were already becoming as important as melody. For listeners following the development of post-punk and art-pop, it stands as an important step in the band’s evolution.

    Genre: Pop & Rock

    Review

    AllMusic rating:
    AllMusic users:
    (336 votes)
    Read the AllMusic.com review
  • Artist: Japan
    Label: Ariola Hansa – VIP-6593
    Format: LP, Album, Stereo
    Units: 1
    Country: Japan
    Released: 1978
    Genre: Pop & Rock
    Style: Art Rock, Glam, New Wave, Synth-Pop

  • A1 Automatic Gun = オートマティック・ガン
    A2 . . . . Rhodesia = 熱きローデシア
    A3 Love Is Infectious = 愛の伝染
    A4 Sometimes I Feel So Low = 孤独な安らぎ
    B1 Obscure Alternatives = 苦悩の旋律
    B2 Deviation = 若き反抗
    B3 Suburban Berlin = 郊外ベルリン
    B4 The Tenant = 愛の住人