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There are several artists in this entry:
1) a British indie rock band formed in 1981 in Manchester
2) the vocalist of popular Bangladeshi band Nagar Baul
3) a Dutch rapper connected to the Fakkelteitgroep.

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 ’90s.

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.

Although James predate the ‘ scene’ of the late 1980s and their sound was never “baggy” nevertheless their Mancunian origins and their more commercial releases were appropriated by the scene. For many reasons, including the departure of lead singer Booth, the band’s final album became a struggle to record. This departure occurred in 2001 and the band has been inactive since, though they never officially declared a breakup. In 2007, the band was reactivated when Booth returned to the band.

2) James is the vocalist of popular Bangladeshi band Nagar Baul. He was a member of the band Feelings and later formed the band Nagar Baul. James was raised in Chittagong and later moved to Dhaka for his singing career.
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  • footoo2

    1990 main road james supporting bowie fantastic

    19 May 3:58pm Reply

  • alliedbakeries

    Went to JAMES / ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN in Manchester on 26th April. James were good but a bit cabaret. The Bunnymen were the business,as usual.

    29 Apr 11:55am Reply

  • n0r182

    Yes, really nice sound. Also, Brian Eno should be mentioned here ! Brian Eno Brian Eno :)

    14 Mar 12:54pm Reply

  • mick27

    Still love this band. Timeless music!

    18 Feb 8:20pm Reply

  • Fyrtio

    James are an unrecognised gem in British music history.

    14 Dec 2012 Reply

  • silentandgrey

    I'll definitely be going to one of the UK dates this spring. I'm very excited!

    18 Nov 2012 Reply

  • chamberofhellos

    Wow...James and Echo & the Bunnymen together, what a great combo! http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2012/11/17/james-echo-bunnymen-tour-dates-gathering-sound/

    17 Nov 2012 Reply

  • scott880

    Guys, I fucked Finch's Mom

    8 Oct 2012 Reply

  • Martin_Ostar

    James = Pure genius

    12 Sep 2012 Reply

  • rafflesianews

    listen up

    12 Aug 2012 Reply

  • nanacana

    ooh lyrics are heartbreaking

    30 Jul 2012 Reply

  • natalie0790

    Keep the Faith / Live Forever ☮ www.soundcloud.com/subcultured

    30 Jul 2012 Reply

  • lyle_catcliffe

    I too, Nachiro, am absorbed by this band.

    28 Jul 2012 Reply

  • elisalagre

    Nachiro, I'm also absorbed by this band

    17 Jul 2012 Reply

  • elisalagre

    waiting to watch them at Sound Island Festival this 28th. From Spain and travelling by car over there. I really love this band and every time I see them is a new and happy experience

    17 Jul 2012 Reply

  • Nachiro

    Totally absorbed by this band. The creative mind of this guys has no limits!

    16 Jul 2012 Reply

  • stingo2001

    Best Manchester band ever! (and I say that as a big fan of Joy Division, Magazine, The Buzzcocks, New Order, Stone Roses, The Smiths, Happy Mondays, Charlatans, Everything Everything. etc.).

    1 Jul 2012 Reply

  • MetalRocknAles

    Tim Booth is very underrated as a songwriter, and the band deserves more credit for their involvement and contribution to the British Indie/Alternative scene. Great band!

    26 Jun 2012 Reply

  • rjmfaustino

    Totally agree with you aginggirl, not only the album, but also the music. Althouht I'm a huge fan, a love almost every James work. Also Tim Booth solo is very very good. For hidibiditidi, it's never to late to know very good bands. I think James are underestimated. Their music are simply amazing, the sounds, the variety of instruments... Awesome!

    15 Jun 2012 Reply

  • aginggirl

    Seven is the best!

    3 May 2012 Reply
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