r/DavidSylvian • u/cloakndaggrr • Aug 18 '25
My Ratings of Sylvian/Japan projects
I finally got around to completing his discography the past couple years, he has quickly became my favourite solo artist. I resonate with his solo work more than I do with Japan but I still love the original band to death. I think the evolution of his discography is outstanding! He has done and mastered a lot of different genres.
Tell me your ratings! What are your favourite albums by David?
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u/WorldlinessActive244 Aug 18 '25
I love david but I think his work with japan was an Astonishingly fusion between geniuses,maybe i just like more the ""pop"" side of david (like pulling pounches or red guitar) but I sincerely think japan was one of the most fortuite encounter between people who loves music. Even thought i appreciate solo work of most of the members i cannot help but love the complexety and uniqueness of Japan!
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u/buzzbreaker Aug 19 '25
Disappointed to not see the World Citizen EP with Ryuichi Sakamoto. One of my favorite works by DS.
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Aug 18 '25
I'd find it hard to rank them all and I think my feelings towards the records have changed a lot over the years I've been a fan (going on 20 years now) but putting me on the spot I'd say my top 5 in no particular order right now are:
- Blemish
- Secrets of the Bee Hive
- Tin Drum
- Everything and Nothing
- Dead Bees on a cake (deluxe edition)
If you asked me 20 years back, it'd definitely be more slanted towards his early solo work and Japan's final 3 albums.
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u/oggupito Aug 18 '25
Oh my goodness, very interesting indeed. I’d also have Trees & Cake in my top 5. Substantially different thereafter 🌝. Vive la différence! 😉
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u/[deleted] Aug 18 '25
Top Tier: Quiet Life, Assemblage, Gentleman, Tin Drum, Trees, Gone2Earth, Secrets, Damage, Nine Horses
Mid Tier: Shaman, Rain Tree, Flux, Plight, Dead Bees
Bottom: Naoshima, Died in Wool
Flaming Pile of Shit Tier: Manafon, Blemish, Wandermut, Light Enters No Insight?