Oil on Canvas

by Japan

Oil on Canvas cover art

Posthumously released after the group's dissolution, this live double album highlights their transition into a sophisticated and avant-garde art-pop unit. The recording documents the band's final tour, showcasing Mick Karn's distinctive fretless bass and David Sylvian's sombre, nocturnal vocal style against atmospheric and synth-heavy soundscapes.

Genres

  • New Wave
  • Art Pop

Tracklist

  1. Oil On Canvas
  2. Sons Of Pioneers - Live From The Hammersmith Odeon,United Kingdom/1982
  3. Gentlemen Take Polaroids - Live From The Hammersmith Odeon,United Kingdom/1982
  4. Swing - Live From The Hammersmith Odeon,United Kingdom/1982
  5. Cantonese Boy - Live From The Hammersmith Odeon,United Kingdom/1982
  6. Visions Of China - Live From The Hammersmith Odeon,United Kingdom/1982
  7. Ghosts - Live From The Hammersmith Odeon,United Kingdom/1982
  8. Voices Raised In Welcome, Hands Held In Prayer
  9. Nightporter - Live From The Hammersmith Odeon,United Kingdom/1982
  10. Still Life In Mobile Homes - Live From The Hammersmith Odeon,United Kingdom/1982
  11. Methods Of Dance - Live From The Hammersmith Odeon,United Kingdom/1982
  12. Quiet Life - Live From The Hammersmith Odeon,United Kingdom/1982
  13. The Art Of Parties - Live From The Hammersmith Odeon,United Kingdom/1982
  14. Canton - Live From The Hammersmith Odeon,United Kingdom/1982
  15. Temple Of Dawn