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

The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan
Compilation album by Various artists
Released 20 April 1999
Genre World, Japanese
Length 77:30
Label World Music Network
Full series chronology

  • 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 & 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
Source Rating
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. TitleArtist Length
1. "Makura"  Takeharu Kunimoto 1:00
2. "Kakin Ondo"  Kawachiya Kikusuimaru 6:11
3. "Fukko Bushi"  Soul Flower Mononoke Summit 3:11
4. "Nikata Bushi"  Michihiro Sato 3:43
5. "Takio's Soran Bushi"  Takio Ito & Takio Band 4:49
6. "Amagoi Bushi"  Yasuba Jun & An-Chang Project 4:18
7. "Mangetsu No Yube"  Takashi Hirayasu 4:13
8. "Hiyami Kachi Bushi"  Ayame Band 3:14
9. "Moji Banana No Tatakiuri"  Tadayoshi Ikawa 1:57
10. "Utuwaskarap"  Oki 6:05
11. "Nyorai Shizune"  Shozan Tanabe 4:31
12. "Ubue"  Yukihiro Goto 5:34
13. "Asadoya Yunta"  Tetsuhiro Daiku 4:13
14. "James Bond Theme"  The Surf Champlers 3:04
15. "Haisai Ojisan Haisai Ojisan"  Makoto Kubota & The Sunset Gang 5:15
16. "Agari Jo"  Yasuko Yoshida 4:51
17. "Ho Na Mi"  Koto Vortex 4:01
18. "Utage"  Eitetsu Hayashi 3:29
19. "Shi Chome"  Cicala Mvta 3:51

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. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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.