Japan - Quiet Life (LP, CD, CD, CD)
- Artist:
- Japan
- Title:
- Quiet Life
- Label:
- BMG
- Catalog#:
- BMGCAT403CDX, BMGCAT403LP, 4050538625325, BMGCAT403CD, 4050538625349, BMGCAT403CD-2, 4050538645019, BMGCAT403CD-3, 4050538645026
- Format:
- 1 x Box Set Deluxe Edition, 1 x Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 1 x CD Album, Reissue, Remastered, 1 x CD Compilation, Remastered, 1 x CD
- Country:
- Worldwide
- Released:
- 05 Mar 2021
- Media Condition:
- Mint (M)
- Sleeve Condition:
- Mint (M)
- Comments:
- Brand New And Factory Sealed. Save On Shipping By Combining Two Or More Items.
- Stock Images:
- Images are stock images, actual item may differ.
The Quiet Life box set by Japan reissues their 1979 album through BMG. It captures the band's transition from glam rock to synth-pop with style and precision. The set includes the remastered album on vinyl and CD with B-sides and rare material. Produced by John Punter, it sounds cleaner and sharper than ever.
Opening with the shimmering Quiet Life, the album mixes icy synths and romantic melancholy. Tracks like Fall in Love with Me and In Vogue show a band refining its aesthetic with poise. The box includes alternate mixes that highlight subtle changes in texture. Japan's growth is evident in their blending of mood and electronics.
The live set from Budokan 1980 showcases Japan’s strength as a live act. The energy in performances of Alien and Halloween adds grit to the polished studio versions. David Sylvian’s vocals cut through shimmering keys and driving bass lines. It is a perfect glimpse into the band’s power before they evolved toward the sounds of Gentlemen Take Polaroids.
With a 24-page booklet full of unseen photos and liner notes from John Punter the box set is both stylish and informative. This release preserves Japan’s pivotal moment of stylistic change. From their roots in post-punk to their influence on new romantic, the package honors their legacy. Quiet Life remains a milestone in artful pop and synth-driven rock.
| Quiet Life | ||
| A1 | Quiet Life | 4:52 |
| A2 | Fall In Love With Me | 4:37 |
| A3 | Despair | 6:01 |
| A4 | In-Vogue | 6:37 |
| B1 | Halloween | 4:25 |
| B2 | All Tomorrow's Parties | 5:44 |
| B3 | Alien | 5:07 |
| B4 | The Other Side Of Life | 7:30 |
| Quiet Life | ||
| CD1-1 | Quiet Life | 4:52 |
| CD1-2 | Fall In Love With Me | 4:37 |
| CD1-3 | Despair | 6:01 |
| CD1-4 | In-Vogue | 6:37 |
| CD1-5 | Halloween | 4:25 |
| CD1-6 | All Tomorrow's Parties | 5:44 |
| CD1-7 | Alien | 5:07 |
| CD1-8 | The Other Side Of Life | 7:30 |
| A Quieter Life (Alternative Mixes & Rarities) | ||
| CD2-1 | European Son (Steve Nye 7" Remix 1982) | 3:50 |
| CD2-2 | Life In Tokyo (Steve Nye 7" Special Remix 1982) | 4:03 |
| CD2-3 | Quiet Life (Original German 7" Mix 1980) | 3:53 |
| CD2-4 | I Second That Emotion (Steve Nye 7" Remix 1982) | 3:56 |
| CD2-5 | All Tomorrow's Parties (Steve Nye 7" Remix Version 1983) | 3:35 |
| CD2-6 | European Son (John Punter 12" Mix 1980) | 5:01 |
| CD2-7 | Life In Tokyo (Steve Nye 12" Special Remix Version 1982) | 7:06 |
| CD2-8 | I Second That Emotion (Steve Nye 12" Remix Version 1982) | 5:17 |
| CD2-9 | All Tomorrow's Parties (Steve Nye 12" Remix Version 1983) | 5:17 |
| CD2-10 | European Son (Steve Nye 12" Remix Version 1982) | 5:35 |
| CD2-11 | Quiet Life (Japanese 7" Mix 1980) | 4:14 |
| CD2-12 | A Foreign Place | 3:16 |
| CD2-13 | All Tomorrow's Parties (John Punter 7" Mix 1979) | 4:14 |
| CD2-14 | Life In Tokyo (Theme) (Giorgio Moroder Version 1979) | 2:03 |
| Live In Japan EP | ||
| CD2-15 | Deviation (Live In Japan EP Version) | 3:20 |
| CD2-16 | Obscure Alternatives (Live In Japan EP Version) | 6:05 |
| CD2-17 | In-Vogue (Live In Japan EP Version) | 6:11 |
| CD2-18 | Sometimes I Feel So Low (Live In Japan EP Version) | 4:04 |
| Live At Budokan 27/03/1980 | ||
| CD3-1 | Intro (Despair) | 1:30 |
| CD3-2 | Alien | 5:44 |
| CD3-3 | ...Rhodesia | 6:08 |
| CD3-4 | Quiet Life | 4:47 |
| CD3-5 | Fall In Love With Me | 4:14 |
| CD3-6 | Deviation | 3:34 |
| CD3-7 | All Tomorrow's Parties | 5:30 |
| CD3-8 | Obscure Alternatives | 6:30 |
| CD3-9 | In-Vogue | 6:15 |
| CD3-10 | Life In Tokyo | 6:18 |
| CD3-11 | Halloween | 4:01 |
| CD3-12 | Sometimes I Feel So Low | 4:06 |
| CD3-13 | Communist China | 3:12 |
| CD3-14 | Adolescent Sex | 4:56 |
| CD3-15 | I Second That Emotion | 3:50 |
| CD3-16 | Automatic Gun | 3:55 |
| Genre | Electronic, Rock, Pop, New Wave, Synth-pop, Glam |
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| Notes | THIS RELEASE ℗ & © 2021 SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) LTD., UNDER EXCLUSIVE LICENCE TO BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (UK) LTD. MANUFACTURED IN THE EU. |
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