The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan (1999 album)
The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan | ||||
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Compilation album by Various artists | ||||
Released | 20 April 1999 | |||
Genre | World, Japanese | |||
Length | 77:30 | |||
Label | World Music Network | |||
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The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan is a world music compilation album originally released in 1999. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series,[1] the album presents an eclectic mix of the music of Japan ranging from traditional Japanese music (including Ryukyuan & Ainu music) to J-pop by artists of the 1990s.[2]
Liner notes were written by Paul Fisher, a journalist and broadcaster specializing in Japanese music and founder of Far Side Music.[3] Phil Stanton—co-founder of the World Music Network—produced the album.[4] This release was followed by a second edition in 2008.
Critical reception
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Alex Henderson of AllMusic called the album an "interesting and eclectic survey" that, like other albums in the series, "keeps us guessing and provides a variety of rewarding music along the way".[2]
Track listing
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Makura" | Takeharu Kunimoto | 1:00 |
2. | "Kakin Ondo" | Kawachiya Kikusuimaru | 6:11 |
3. | "Fukko Bushi" | Soul Flower Mononoke Summit | 3:11 |
4. | "Nikata Bushi" | Michihiro Sato | 3:43 |
5. | "Takio's Soran Bushi" | Takio Ito & Takio Band | 4:49 |
6. | "Amagoi Bushi" | Yasuba Jun & An-Chang Project | 4:18 |
7. | "Mangetsu No Yube" | Takashi Hirayasu | 4:13 |
8. | "Hiyami Kachi Bushi" | Ayame Band | 3:14 |
9. | "Moji Banana No Tatakiuri" | Tadayoshi Ikawa | 1:57 |
10. | "Utuwaskarap" | Oki | 6:05 |
11. | "Nyorai Shizune" | Shozan Tanabe | 4:31 |
12. | "Ubue" | Yukihiro Goto | 5:34 |
13. | "Asadoya Yunta" | Tetsuhiro Daiku | 4:13 |
14. | "James Bond Theme" | The Surf Champlers | 3:04 |
15. | "Haisai Ojisan Haisai Ojisan" | Makoto Kubota & The Sunset Gang | 5:15 |
16. | "Agari Jo" | Yasuko Yoshida | 4:51 |
17. | "Ho Na Mi" | Koto Vortex | 4:01 |
18. | "Utage" | Eitetsu Hayashi | 3:29 |
19. | "Shi Chome" | Cicala Mvta | 3:51 |