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Obscure Alternatives
The Tenant

TRACK

The Tenant

Release date: 1st October 1978

From Obscure Alternatives

About This Track

"The Tenant" is a track by Japan, from the album Obscure Alternatives, released 1st October 1978.

Track details

From Obscure Alternatives

1978

Album

Obscure Alternatives

Release year

1978

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Quiet Life
Second That Emotion
The Art of Parties

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Credits

Credited: Chris Tsangarides, David Sylvian, Ian Cooper, Mick Karn, Ray Singer, Richard Barbieri, Rob Dean, Steve Jansen