The final studio album by Japan, "Tin Drum" was released in 1981. It incorporated elements of funk and a more experimental sound, marking a departure from their earlier work.
- "Tin Drum" reached number 12 on the UK Albums Chart. It was the band's only album to chart in the US, reaching number 124 on the Billboard 200. The album's lead single, "Ghosts," reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's highest-charting single.
- The album was recorded at the Manor Studio in Oxfordshire and Olympic Studios in London. It was produced by Steve Nye, who had previously worked with Roxy Music. The album's sound was heavily influenced by a trip lead singer David Sylvian took to Japan.
- The album cover art features a photograph of the band members by Steve Jansen. It was heavily stylized and contributed to the band's image. The album was critically acclaimed and is considered a landmark of 1980s new wave and synth-pop.
Japan was a British rock band formed in 1974. They began as a glam rock band before moving through new wave and synth-pop.
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