The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan is a world music compilation album originally released in 1999. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series,[1] the album presents an eclectic mix of the music of Japan ranging from traditional Japanese music (including Ryukyuan and Ainu music) to J-pop by artists of the 1990s.[2]
| The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan | ||||
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| Compilation album by Various artists | ||||
| Released | 20 April 1999 | |||
| Genre | World, Japanese | |||
| Length | 77:30 | |||
| Label | World Music Network | |||
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Liner notes were written by Paul Fisher, a journalist and broadcaster specializing in Japanese music and founder of Far Side Music.[3] Phil Stanton—co-founder of the World Music Network—produced the album.[4] This release was followed by a second edition in 2008.
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
Alex Henderson of AllMusic called the album an "interesting and eclectic survey" that, like other albums in the series, "keeps us guessing and provides a variety of rewarding music along the way".[2]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Makura" | Takeharu Kunimoto | 1:00 |
| 2. | "Kakin Ondo" | Kawachiya Kikusuimaru | 6:11 |
| 3. | "Fukko Bushi" | Soul Flower Mononoke Summit | 3:11 |
| 4. | "Nikata Bushi" | Michihiro Sato | 3:43 |
| 5. | "Takio's Soran Bushi" | Takio Ito & Takio Band | 4:49 |
| 6. | "Amagoi Bushi" | Yasuba Jun & An-Chang Project | 4:18 |
| 7. | "Mangetsu No Yube" | Takashi Hirayasu | 4:13 |
| 8. | "Hiyami Kachi Bushi" | Ayame Band | 3:14 |
| 9. | "Moji Banana No Tatakiuri" | Tadayoshi Ikawa | 1:57 |
| 10. | "Utuwaskarap" | Oki | 6:05 |
| 11. | "Nyorai Shizune" | Shozan Tanabe | 4:31 |
| 12. | "Ubue" | Yukihiro Goto | 5:34 |
| 13. | "Asadoya Yunta" | Tetsuhiro Daiku | 4:13 |
| 14. | "James Bond Theme" | The Surf Champlers | 3:04 |
| 15. | "Haisai Ojisan Haisai Ojisan" | Makoto Kubota & The Sunset Gang | 5:15 |
| 16. | "Agari Jo" | Yasuko Yoshida | 4:51 |
| 17. | "Ho Na Mi" | Koto Vortex | 4:01 |
| 18. | "Utage" | Eitetsu Hayashi | 3:29 |
| 19. | "Shi Chome" | Cicala Mvta | 3:51 |
References
edit- ^ Douglas H., Henkle (2012-10-23). "Rough Guide Discography / World Music Network Discography". FolkLib Index : A Library of Folk Music Links. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
- ^ a b c Henderson, Alex. "Rough Guide to the Music of Japan [#1]". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 Jan 2014.
- ^ Far Side Music. "About Us". Retrieved 2014-01-23.
- ^ World Music Network. "About Us - The WMN Story". Retrieved 2013-12-21.