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_Ism
Jansen, Barbieri, Karn
_Ism
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop, Rock
 
  •  Track Listings (9) - Disc #1

1999 & third project recorded by these three former members of hit '80s new romantic outfit Japan. This release is the first in which they have combined their individual talents as a three piece & fully envelope...  more »

     

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All Artists: Jansen, Barbieri, Karn
Title: _Ism
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: United States Dist
Release Date: 9/2/2003
Album Type: Original recording reissued
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop, Rock
Style: Electronica
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 825947126220

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Album Description
1999 & third project recorded by these three former members of hit '80s new romantic outfit Japan. This release is the first in which they have combined their individual talents as a three piece & fully envelopes their distinctive musical styles. All nine tracks were recorded at Kashmir, London between November, 1997 and June, 1998.

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CD Reviews

A lasting collaboration
C. Newman | Washington, DC United States | 10/07/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The word I see most often used in reviews of Japan albums and the subsequent works of its members is "brilliant". Deservedly so: Jansen, Baribieri, and Karn, together with absent ex-Japan member David Sylvian, are four incredibly creative musical talents who collided into musical genius together in the early 1980's. The splintering of the band after "Tin Drum" broke a lot of hearts among fans and has seen the ex-members pursue different directions from that musical pinnacle. Jansen, Barbieri, and Karn have frequently worked together in various guises over the last two decades (Sylvian, too, for that matter), often obscure and difficult to find, but mostly exceptional work. "Ism" is the reward for the search, seeing the trio continue to explore musical styles and sounds. Some slippery dance grooves, a lot of quiet textured atmosphere. Jansen's smooth voice carries some tracks smoothly along, and others rock out to guest vocalist Zoe Niblett. As would be expected from the group, the music is rich and complex. The wide array of instruments (of JBK along with longtime contributors like David Torn's and Masammi Tsuchiya's unusual guitar treatments) is expertly blended. Check out the swelling intensity of "To the Core" and "Alone in His Shoes" and revel in the skilled songbuilding these folks bring together! A thoughly enjoyable, subtle, and diverse musical experience."