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Manchester, England (1981 – 2001, 2007 – present)
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1. James (formed 1981 in Manchester, England) are a popular band that were at the forefront of the indie rock movement, releasing a string of hit singles and maintaining popularity through the 90’s.
The band’s sound is mostly defined by their lead singer Tim Booth’s resonating vocals and emotional lyrics, as well as a spirit of experimentation that they held onto throughout their active career. The band’s most well-known songs include the hits
Sit Down and Laid, the former marking the band’s rise to popularity.
James were branded as part of the ‘madchester scene’ of upcoming 80s britpop at first, but eventually reached a pinnacle of popularity. For many reasons, including the departure of lead singer Booth, the band’s final album became a struggle to record. This departure occured in 2001 and the band has been inactive since, though they never officially declared a breakup.
In January 2007, music magazine Filter cited an announcement on singer Tim Booth’s personal website, saying that “Tim will be rejoining James in early 2007 for a series of live shows to be announced very soon.” At the same time, James’ old website was replaced by a new domain holder at www.wearejames.com. The site confirmed that the line-up for the reformed band will be that which recorded the album Laid: Booth, Gott, Glennie, Davies, Hunter and Baynton-Power. Booth confirmed in interviews that he became convinced to rejoin the band after meeting up with Glennie and Gott the previous November for a jamming session, out of which new songs were born.
1. James (formed 1981 in Manchester, England) are a popular band that were at the forefront of the indie rock movement, releasing a string of hit singles and maintaining popularity through the 90’s.
The band’s sound is mostly defined by their lead singer Tim Booth’s resonating vocals and emotional lyrics, as well as a spirit of experimentation that they held onto throughout their active career. The band’s most well-known songs include the hits
Sit Down and Laid, the former marking the band’s rise to popularity.James were branded as part of the ‘madchester scene’ of upcoming 80s britpop at first, but eventually reached a pinnacle of popularity. For many reasons, including the departure of lead singer Booth, the band’s final album became a struggle to record. This departure occured in 2001 and the band has been inactive since, though they never officially declared a breakup.
In January 2007, music magazine Filter cited an announcement on singer Tim Booth’s personal website, saying that “Tim will be rejoining James in early 2007 for a series of live shows to be announced very soon.” At the same time, James’ old website was replaced by a new domain holder at www.wearejames.com. The site confirmed that the line-up for the reformed band will be that which recorded the album Laid: Booth, Gott, Glennie, Davies, Hunter and Baynton-Power. Booth confirmed in interviews that he became convinced to rejoin the band after meeting up with Glennie and Gott the previous November for a jamming session, out of which new songs were born.
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Laid
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The Best of James
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Pleased to Meet You
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Hey Ma
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Sit Down
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Say Something
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She's A Star
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Getting Away With It (All Messed Up)
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Born Of Frustration
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Sometimes
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Tomorrow
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Out To Get You
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Come Home
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Ring The Bells
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Waltzing Along
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Destiny Calling
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Lose Control
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Seven
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Shoutbox
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kingsleadhat wrote:
Just watched the "I know what I'm here (paid) for". Tim, would you like cheese with your burrito?
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Uniontrade wrote:
Say something my fav...James song
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fryfender wrote:
la raja esta banda loco
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dropacid wrote:
sometimes ... special dedication
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ganbiax wrote:
"Laid" <3
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isssssa wrote:
wah wah - very interesting. dark and magical. love it.
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MichaelOzz wrote:
hopefully some of you people know about this gig already http://www.versuscancer.org/thegig.php might see some of you there.
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vogelvider wrote:
James fans!! Have a great day! :)
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JaneChooChoo wrote:
love falling down song
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Jemmarghh wrote:
In the words of Kimya Dawson: 'Thanks for saying the things I didn't know how to say.'
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FutureGods wrote:
COLIN MACINTYRE (AKA MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY) - NEW ALBUM 'ISLAND' OUT NOW IN EUROPE & USA & CANADA!! US/ UK TOUR DATES OCTOBER 2009 http://www.itunes.com/colinmacintyre http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11184154276 **** Clash **** Daily Mirror **** Mojo **** The Times Album of the Week: Daily Mirror/Sunday Mail/Daily Record USA Tues 6th Oct : NEW YORK The Living Room (8pm) Thur 8th Oct: BROOKLYN Union Hall UK 15th Oct EDINBURGH The Voodoo Rooms 16th Oct GLASGOW Stereo 18th Oct INVERNESS Hootenanny 19th Oct SHEFFIELD Leadmill 20th Oct BRISTOL The Thekla 21st Oct LONDON The Lexington (Fleur-de-Lys Club) 22nd Oct MANCHESTER Night & Day 23rd Oct NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms 27th Oct BRIGHTON Latest Music Bar 28th Oct BIRMINGHAM Glee Club 29th Oct MINEHEAD (Somerset) The Hobbyhorse 6th Nov LIVERPOOL Zanzibar (Liverpool Music Week) Ticket & info details and join mailing list! : http://www.colinmacintyre.com
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Jemmarghh wrote:
"hello" so beautiful [2]
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Rafap17 wrote:
She's A Star, maybe my favourite song of this great band.
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dzuvec wrote:
Pleased To Meet You - absolutely the best album !!! love it ...
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exprof wrote:
About the Belgian blues band James http://concerts-review.over-blog.com/article-36046747.html
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Space_Doggy wrote:
really, really good
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xmo96 wrote:
If you like James, please consider joining http://www.last.fm/group/Out+of+the+box+music
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lady_godivas wrote:
"hello" so beautiful
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wearejames wrote:
New James song Not So Strong available to download for free from www.wearejames.com
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MelodyOfLife wrote:
They are amazing!!!:) Magic concert in Cracow!!!:)
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Events
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Dec
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Versus Cancer gig
Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom
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News
Larry in charity plummet
19 Sep 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/jamesisnotaperson
Larry Gott will be jumping out of a plane with a Red Devil strapped to his back on Thursday the 1st of October in a bid to raise at least £2500 for Disability Snowsport UK. …
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New James song - Not So Strong - Download for free!
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22 Aug 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/jamesisnotaperson -
30 Jul 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/jamesisnotaperson
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