Japan – Oil On Canvas CD

Japan – Oil On Canvas

“Oil on Canvas” is a live album by the British band Japan, originally released in June 1983 by Virgin Records. Despite being promoted as a live recording, the album includes significant studio overdubs and new instrumental tracks, making it a unique mix of live performance and studio production. The album was released after Japan had already disbanded in late 1982. The live recordings were captured during their final tour in 1982, primarily from concerts at Hammersmith Odeon (London) in November 1982. While the performances were recorded live, Sylvian re-recorded some vocals in the studio, and additional production was done to enhance the sound. The album became Japan’s biggest UK chart success, reaching No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart.

Tracklist:
1. Oil On Canvas
2. Sons of Pioneers
3. Gentlemen Take Polaroids
4. Swing
5. Cantonese Boy
6. Visions of China
7. Ghosts
8. Voices Raised In Welcome, Hands Held In Prayer
9. Nightporter
10. Still Life In Mobile Homes
11. Methods of Dance
12. Quiet Life
13. The Art of Parties
14. Canton
15. Temple of Dawn

Label: Music On CD
Released: 1983/2025