1984 is already 40 years old. A great occasion for compiling a list of 40 singles that helped shape that year!
Tag: David Sylvian
Jul 23 2022
Sylvian & Sakamoto release the beautiful Bamboo Houses & Bamboo Music!
In 1982 David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto released their first joint single. Exciting and subtle: Bamboo Houses / Bamboo Music!
Dec 20 2019
Quiet Life: Japan changes direction
With the release of Quiet Life Japan went into new musical territory. The story behind the pivot point in the career of the vastly underrated band.
Jun 26 2019
David Sylvian debuts with the beautiful, subdued Brilliant Trees
After the demise of Japan, former bandleader David Sylvian went to work on his debut album. He would unleash his masterpiece Brilliant Trees in June 1984.
Jan 13 2019
1984, the best year for pop music?
5 years ago 1984 was proclaimed to be the best year for pop music. Indeed, the year did spawn many great albums. But was it all really that special?
Oct 27 2018
Japan – Obscure Alternatives
The second Japan album signals a change in course. The band itself doesn’t like looking back on it, but the album holds up surprisingly well.
Jun 15 2018
Japan – Oil On Canvas
Japan – Oil On Canvas: 35 years later still a monumental goodbye to one of the greatest bands of the early 1980’s. A review of one of my all time favorite albums.
Sep 05 2017
Music morning opening junior highschool
In 1983 the music lessons were altered: pop-music was treated seriously and we were allowed to bring our own music to school!
Dec 10 2016
The best debut albums
The best debut albums of all times. Making your debut with a world renowned album is rare. But is it a curse or a blessing?
Nov 13 2016
Japan – Tin Drum
Japan’s Tin Drum: 35 years old! An utterly unique masterpiece by the former glamrock band Japan. A tribute to the best music can produce.
Oct 21 2016
The best 12-inches
The medium 12-inch or maxi-single became hugely popular during the 1980’s. It created some beautiful music. A (small) inventory.
Mar 20 2016
Concerts, top 50
Coming after the album top 50, I present the 50 best concerts I witnessed before my 50th birthday!
Oct 11 2001
David Sylvian, 10/11/2001
4/5: A fairly pop oriented concert. Luckily David had brought along brother Steve Jansen; an inspiring sight to behold. A special concert by a very special man.
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