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

The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan
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
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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 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.	Title	Artist	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"	&	4:49
6.	"Amagoi Bushi"	&	4:18
7.	"Mangetsu No Yube"	Takashi Hirayasu	4:13
8.	"Hiyami Kachi Bushi"		3:14
9.	"Moji Banana No Tatakiuri"		1:57
10.	"Utuwaskarap"	Oki	6:05
11.	"Nyorai Shizune"		4:31
12.	"Ubue"		5:34
13.	"Asadoya Yunta"		4:13
14.	"James Bond Theme"		3:04
15.	"Haisai Ojisan Haisai Ojisan"	Makoto Kubota & The Sunset Gang	5:15
16.	"Agari Jo"		4:51
17.	"Ho Na Mi"		4:01
18.	"Utage"	Eitetsu Hayashi	3:29
19.	"Shi Chome"		3:51

References[]

^ 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.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c Henderson, Alex. "Rough Guide to the Music of Japan [#1]". Allmusic. Retrieved 17 Jan 2014.
^ Far Side Music. "About Us". Retrieved 2014-01-23.
^ World Music Network. "About Us - The WMN Story". Retrieved 2013-12-21.

[folklib-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.

[AllMusic-2] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c Henderson, Alex. "Rough Guide to the Music of Japan [#1]". Allmusic. Retrieved 17 Jan 2014.

[farside-3] Far Side Music. "About Us". Retrieved 2014-01-23.

[WMN_Story-4] World Music Network. "About Us - The WMN Story". Retrieved 2013-12-21.

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