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This double-CD set, not the legendary triple-CD (four-LP) Carnegie Hall concert, is the one to get to hear what Chicago sounded like in their classic early period. In contrast to the Carnegie Hall show, where the band emphasized its precision to the point of deadening any excitement that might have been generated, here Chicago sounds upbeat and lively, bent on giving a good, exciting show and not on capturing a perfect performance. There are moments, as on the crescendo of Dialogue, where the spirit outstrips the cleanness of the performance, but the group is so tight and forceful that one lets them slide by; at other times, as on Beginnings, they're so smooth and lithe in their extension of the piece that one just wants to bask in it; and then they switch gears to the rougher, harder Mississippi Delta City Blues, and make that work too. The whole performance is good, with a steady stream of worthwhile high points. The repertory runs up through Saturday in the Park and Dialogue, and includes the core of their albums up through Chicago V (including the notorious Song for Richard Nixon and His Friends). The recording is so close that one hears every bass note and guitar lick, and feels practically in the bells of the trumpets, trombones, and so on, and the mix is vivid and spacious. It shows what an embarrassment of riches Columbia was faced with in the group's output that they never issued this performance in America, favoring the more hyped but far less entertaining and exciting Carnegie Hall show -- it was only Chicago's buying back of their catalog in the mid-'90s that got Live in Japan released in the U.S., more than 20 years after its first appearance in Japan. ~ Bruce Eder, Rovi

Because the Runaways were much better known in Japan than the U.S., it stands to reason that their only live album was recorded in that country. This hard to find LP was available in the U.S. only as a Japanese import and sold for around ten to 12 dollars, which was a lot to pay for vinyl in the late '70s. But American Runaways fans who were willing to make that investment found a lot to admire about the album, which boasted superior sound quality (by '70s standards) and explosive, uninhibited versions of You Drive Me Wild, Cherry Bomb, California Paradise, and other hard rock pearls. The original Runaways lineup (Joan Jett, Cherie Currie, Lita Ford, Jackie Fox, and Sandy West) was still in place, and the rockers' primary focus is on material from The Runaways and Queens of Noise. Holding nothing back, Ford is at her most metallic. Except for a handful of bootlegs, Live in Japan is the only documentation of the Runaways on stage. ~ Alex Henderson, Rovi

1993, Pony Canyon records Japan. Brilliant sophomore effort from all-star hair metal supergroup, Bad Moon Rising, who were a chart topping sensation in Japan in the early 90s, but barely made a splash in North America, where disposable trends have since been the way of life for most music fans. Led by Kal Swan and Doug Aldrich, the group also featured L.A. Sunset strip noteable Jackie Ramos (Herricane Alice, among others), and Ian Mayo. 10 Tracks. Out of print since 1994.

This Special Edition three-CD set features the three 1972 concert recordings from which the classic Made in Japan album was selected, remixed, and remastered. It's almost complete -- a few encores and two songs from Made in Japan had to be left off, as the remaining tracks clock in at over 230 minutes. Deep Purple played almost exactly the same set each night, so there's a lot of duplication here, but they're in fantastic form throughout most of the performances. The second show, over half of which did make it onto Made in Japan, burns brilliantly and white hot from start to finish, and there are other new highlights as well, including the wailing encore Black Night. Only you can decide if you need three 20-minute versions of Space Truckin', but for fans this is a valuable set -- not only for comparative listening (Jon Lord never plays the intro to Child in Time the same way twice), but also for presenting more of the band at and near the height of its powers. This is another fine set released through the efforts of the Deep Purple Appreciation Society, who also provide the excellent liner notes and packaging. ~ Stephen Raiteri, Rovi

In 1987, the Japanese government inaugurated the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program in response to global pressure to internationalize its society. This ambitious program has grown to be a major government operation, with an annual budget of $400 million (greater than the United States NEA and NEH combined) and more than six thousand foreign nationals employed each year in public schools all over Japan.How does a relatively homogeneous and insular society react when a buzzword is suddenly turned into a reality? How did the arrival of so many foreigners affect Japan's educational bureaucracy? How did the foreigners themselves feel upon discovering that English teaching was not the primary goal of the program? In this balanced study of the JET program, David L. McConnell draws on ten years of ethnographic research to explore the cultural and political dynamics of internationalization in Japan. Through vignettes and firsthand accounts, he highlights and interprets the misunderstandings of the early years of the program, traces the culture clashes at all levels of the bureaucracy, and speculates on what lessons the JET program holds for other multicultural initiatives.This fascinating book's jargon-free style and interdisciplinary approach will make it appealing to educators, policy analysts, students of Japan, and prospective and former JET participants.

Limited edition 2 CD import edition form Japan on Toshiba-EMI records Japan. Catalog: TOCP-7580. Bonus disc features exclusive Japan-only bonus tracks (not included on the domestic versions). Comes in a deluxe 2 CD case. Out of print.

Digitally remastered and repackaged two CD set from the Prog Rock supergroup. Recorded live in Osaka in 1992, the Asia line-up consisted of Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, John Payne, Vinny Burns and Trevor Thornton. Originally released as part of an Official Bootleg series, Acadia have re packaged the collection with extensive liner notes and a new cover art. Acadia. 2007.

Import live archive release from this supergroup featuring Keith Emerson, Joe Walsh, John Entwistle, Simon Phillips and Jeff Baxter. Each of these amazing musical personalities could dominate a concert on his own. So the stops are really pulled out when they get together in an over-the-top display of unmitigated greatness. The stars bring to this 1990 Japan concert an extraordinary catalogue of songs, from their multiple Classic Rock endeavors, and they showcase their mind-blowing chops - yet also remain always tight and cooperative, a true Rock band formed of great soloists. An overwhelming night of Rock intensity from some of the greatest players in the world: literally The Best.

1998, Mercury records Japan. Limited edition 2-CD set, featuring a total of 9 bonus tracks on disc two: Keep the faith/In these arms/I believe/I'll sleep when I'm dead (all live, 1992, at Count Basie theater), I'll sleep when I'm dead (live, Wembley, 1995), Bed of roses (acoustic), Cama de Rosas (Bed of roses, Spanish version), Save a prayer (Bonus track for Japan), Starting all over again (Bonus track for Japan). Out of print since 2000. Catalog: PHCR-90019/20.

1988, Warner-Pioneer Japan. 25XD-1052. Exclusive, out of print (since 1989) Japan only release featuring: Live wire (original leathur mix), Piece of your action (original leathur mix), Too young to fall in love (remix), Knock'em dead kid, Home sweet home (remix), Smokin' in the boys room (live).

Known as the method with typical stereo recording, the system XY stereo microphone system and MS. And concert halls, such as outdoors, MS stereo microphone that rich is obtained, the recording of wide open space. XY microphone to capture the exact position of the sound source, the recording of a short range, such as a room or music studio. In addition, the corresponding full recording a sense of realism in the field, even 360 ° surround sound pickup. Enjoy the handy microphone depending on the application and use different scenes, professional recording.

Jealousy is another good old heavy metal album from X Japan. The band is credited with inventing the visual kei style, but you can't really hear that shake-and-stir mixture of U2 arena sound, goth rock, and mid-career Helloween here -- regardless of the band's attire and haircuts, sonically it's a conventional '80s metal record (never mind that it originally came out in 1991). That said, it's a nice document of pre-grunge heavy music, sporting thin production, twin guitars, and glam rock aplomb, but having more to it than just being a Winger imitation. X Japan go through a good deal of quasi-epics and Yngwie Malmsteen-inspired neo-classical leads on the album, only to lapse back again into a hard 'n' heavy frenzy: the music is as un-ironic as possible, but also luckily free from bloated self-importance -- whatever lyrical matters and tricky leads X Japan throw at the listener, they're here to rock out, and they don't hide it. In fact, it feels as if they can't help it -- Desperate Angel, for instance, could be a huge metal hymn, but instead becomes an annoyingly memorable heavy pop hit that could give Def Leppard a run for their money. However, the remarkable thing about Jealousy is that, for all its hair metal backbone, it's a pretty diverse record. It's quite ballad-heavy, but the slower songs neither bog it down nor sound the same, thanks to good piano and acoustic guitar work as well as clever arrangements; besides, there's also some faithful thrash rumble and a chugging rock & roll number at the end. Things are held together by Toshi's distinct hoarse croaking and the feel that the band is just having its take on the standards of the era -- but those are classy and well-executed standards, even if they weren't meant to age gracefully. ~ Alexey Eremenko, Rovi

Bruce Johnston had quite a prolific recording career prior to being tabbed as a Beach Boy of the future, and this self-produced effort was one of the more notable installments. From the Twistin' U.S.A.-styled knockoff title song, this is a really fun album, despite the rigidness of the concept inherent in the title. Noisy tracks like Hot Pastrami, Mashed Potatoes, Come on to Rincon-Yeah!!! sit nicely next to the jazzy but rockin' Surf Nova, the eerie but beautiful instrumental Maksha at Midnight, the gas'n'go romp of Capetown, and the experimental fuzz ravers Jersey Channel Islands, Pt. 7 and Virginia Beach. Even portents of Johnston's future rear their stylistic heads on The Hamptons and Surfin's Here to Stay. Falling stylistically somewhere between the frat rock party noise of Surfers' Pajama Party and his later, more streamlined hot rod efforts with Terry Melcher, this is one fun, rockin' album indeed. [Originally released in 1963, Surfin' 'Round the World was reissued on a Japanese import-only CD in 2006.] ~ Cub Koda, Rovi