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

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,[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]

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

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. ^ a b c 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.