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This is Japan
This Is Japan formed in Tokyo during the late 1990s with Toshiro Yabuki on vocals and guitar, Kensuke Yoshioka on guitar, Masayuki Nakano on bass, and Hiroshi...
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This Is Japan formed in Tokyo during the late 1990s with Toshiro Yabuki on vocals and guitar, Kensuke Yoshioka on guitar, Masayuki Nakano on bass, and Hiroshi Yamazaki on drums. Their sound pulled from industrial and noise music, favoring dissonant arrangements and unconventional structures. They released their first EP, 'New World,' in 2001.
That EP gave them a wider audience, with the title track 'New World' becoming particularly well-known. They followed it with albums like 'Reactor' in 2003 and 'The One' in 2005, maintaining an abrasive, experimental approach that built a dedicated following in underground circles. Their work often touched on themes of alienation and social commentary.
They kept releasing music through the 2000s and into the 2010s, with albums such as 'Disturbance' in 2009 and 'Departure' in 2013. Another track, 'Twilight Fuzz,' also appears among their notable songs. Their style, which never softened much for mainstream tastes, found listeners internationally through touring and festival appearances.
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