Japan - The 1977 Demos (Hickory H-1113) [SBD]

 

Japan
'The 1977 Demos'
(Hickory : H-1113)

Studio Soundboard Recordings
Encoded: FLAC Format & MP3@320 Kbps

Line-up: Sylvian, Karn, Jansen, Barbieri & Dean
Recorded live in the studio prior to the release of their first album.

https://www.discogs.com/release/2634452-Japan-The-1977-Demos

Track List: (Artwork Included)
01. Suburban Love  6:43
02. Mementoes Of Your Love (Carnal Connection) *  10:24
03. Diamonds (Make You Feel Like A Woman) *  2:46
04. Lovers On Main Street  3:30
05. Body Rhythm *  3:48
06. Keep On Up *  4:21
07. Going Round *  5:19
08. Stateline  4:14
09. Stepping Out *  4:25
10. The Unconventional  4:02
11. Wish You Were Black  4:44
12. Adolescent Sex  3:16

* Songs which were never released

The start of track 3 is missing, it's like that on the tape. Track 5 is sometimes called 'Party Rhythm' though I think David sings 'Body' from listening to it. Not that I do that too often, it being one of the tracks 'not good enough' to make it onto the 'wonderful' first album. That should give anyone who hasn't heard these somgs some idea of their musical quality.