Probably one of my favourite Japan tracks. I love how this band evolved, then how David Sylvian broke out into an amazing solo carreer.

Check out the Allmusic review;
http://www.allmusic.com/c...fexq95ldje

Review by Amy Hanson

Although Japan later became one of new romantics' poster children, their 1978 Adolescent Sex LP predated the movement by two years. A remarkable debut, the set snarls with leftover punk intent, a few glam rock riffs, and a wealth of electronics that not only reach back to the band's youth, but also predate much of what would explode out of the next wave of British underground.

Sounding absolutely nothing like MTV's mainstream Japan, the quintet snarls across the opener "Transmission," all snotty lads and frazzled hair, setting the stage for what follows. Except, rather than toeing that line, the band pull some remarkable tricks out of their admittedly tight sleeves. The "wow factor" of an incredibly funky bass and guitar on "The Unconventional," repeated again on "Wish You Were Black," is not only a surprise but leaves one wondering if the band were closet Chic fans -- especially in light of the seven-minute jam "Suburban Love" that follows a little later on.

Elsewhere, though, the band play closer to their roots while defining their own style, which includes David Sylvian's wonderfully sexy, tousled vocals -- most notably on the epic, and sexy, post-punker "Television" and a cover of the vintage showstopper "Don't Rain on My Parade." A more exciting album than just about anything else they'd ever record, Japan were young, hungry, and more than a little rough around the edges.

Despite the slick R&B work twined in, it's important to remember that this band were in the sonic foothold of an early edgy era -- groundbreakers at their own inception. The sound, that look -- it fit them well.

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GangstaFam said:

Got the album?

HamsterHuey said:

It is perfectly titled ~ sounds exactly like AS with all of the complexities and passion of the age. I love it and adore David Sylvian. Recently, I've been listening heavily to Nine Horses ~ Snow Borne Sorrow ~ Atom and Cell is brilliant.

MoonSongs said:

Logically.

Great song. But I think their later material is much better than their first releases. Quiet life and Gentlemen take Polaroids are my favorites. Tin Drum is very good too but not as good as the previous two records in my opinion.
Its a shame they disbanded because of personal problems between David and Mick Karn. I think artistically there was really something magical between the band members.
When they reformed as "Rain Tree Crow" in 1989 the old problems broke out again and I think Mick still doesn´t talk to David up until this day.

theplejades said:

Same here, but I love this song.