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The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan (1999 album)

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1999 compilation album by Various artists
The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan
Compilation album by Various artists
Released20 April 1999
GenreWorld, Japanese
Length77:30
LabelWorld Music Network
Full series chronology
The Rough Guide to Tango
(1999) 		The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan
(1999) 		The Rough Guide to World Music: Africa, Europe and the Middle East
(1999)
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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, 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.

Liner notes were written by Paul Fisher, a journalist and broadcaster specializing in Japanese music and founder of Far Side Music. Phil Stanton—co-founder of the World Music Network—produced the album. This release was followed by a second edition in 2008.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
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AllMusic

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".

Track listing

No.TitleArtistLength
1."Makura"Takeharu Kunimoto1:00
2."Kakin Ondo"Kawachiya Kikusuimaru6:11
3."Fukko Bushi"Soul Flower Mononoke Summit3:11
4."Nikata Bushi"Michihiro Sato3:43
5."Takio's Soran Bushi"Takio Ito & Takio Band4:49
6."Amagoi Bushi"Yasuba Jun & An-Chang Project4:18
7."Mangetsu No Yube"Takashi Hirayasu4:13
8."Hiyami Kachi Bushi"Ayame Band3:14
9."Moji Banana No Tatakiuri"Tadayoshi Ikawa1:57
10."Utuwaskarap"Oki6:05
11."Nyorai Shizune"Shozan Tanabe4:31
12."Ubue"Yukihiro Goto5:34
13."Asadoya Yunta"Tetsuhiro Daiku4:13
14."James Bond Theme"The Surf Champlers3:04
15."Haisai Ojisan Haisai Ojisan"Makoto Kubota & The Sunset Gang5:15
16."Agari Jo"Yasuko Yoshida4:51
17."Ho Na Mi"Koto Vortex4:01
18."Utage"Eitetsu Hayashi3:29
19."Shi Chome"Cicala Mvta3:51

References

  1. 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.
  2. ^ Henderson, Alex. "Rough Guide to the Music of Japan [#1]". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 Jan 2014.
  3. Far Side Music. "About Us". Retrieved 2014-01-23.
  4. World Music Network. "About Us - The WMN Story". Retrieved 2013-12-21.
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