Quiet Life = クワイエット・ライフ – Japan – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Released in 1979, Japan’s ‘Quiet Life’ marks a pivotal turning point in late-70s British music. The band steps boldly away from their glam-tinged origins, embracing a sophisticated blend of art-rock and electronic textures. With David Sylvian’s cool, expressive vocals at the helm, tracks like ‘Quiet Life’ and ‘In Vogue’ layer atmospheric synths over Peter Murphy-inspired basslines, hinting at new wave and the coming synthpop movement. The album is both a product of its time and remarkably ahead of it—anticipating the sound that would define the early 80s, yet still rooted in the emotional resonance of classic rock. For vinyl collectors, this record is more than a sonic treasure: it’s a document of transformation, capturing a band on the cusp of greatness. The striking blend of Western and Eastern influences, lush production, and evocative songwriting have made ‘Quiet Life’ a touchstone for artists from Duran Duran to Depeche Mode. Whether you’re revisiting it or discovering it anew, this album invites you into a cinematic soundscape where innovation and nostalgia harmonize.

Track List:
A1 – Quiet Life = クワイエット・ライフ – 4:51
A2 – Fall In Love With Me = フォール・イン・ラヴ・ウィズ・ミー – 4:34
A3 – Despair = 絶望 – 6:00
A4 – In-Vogue = イン・ヴォーグ – 6:35
B1 – Halloween = ハローウィーン – 4:25
B2 – All Tomorrows Parties = オール・トゥモロウズ・パーティズ – 5:42
B3 – Alien = 異国人 – 5:01
B4 – The Other Side Of Life = ジ・アザー・サイド・オブ・ライフ – 7:27