• Japan - The Ghosts of Tin Drum

  • Mar 6 2025
  • Length: 25 mins
  • Podcast

Japan - The Ghosts of Tin Drum

  • Summary

  • After forming in the mid-70's inspired by glam rock, the English band Japan would alter their sound by their third album to a more synth-pop, art-pop and electronic approach. Led by singer David Sylvian, Japan would begin to achieve commercial success the influential fifth album Tin Drum and the song "Ghosts", before disbanding soon after in 1982.

    This episode discusses the early years of the group from formation through the album, Tin Drum, of 1981.

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