James
Artist Type: Group
Group Formed:
1982
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Artist Biography
James (formed in 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 'Manchester scene' of upcoming 90's UK brit pop 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.
Artist Discography
Albums
Gold Mother (1990-06)
James (1991)
Laid (1993-09-05)
Millionaires (1999-10)
Pleased to Meet You (2001-07)
Seven (1992)
Strip Mine (1988-09)
Stutter (1986-07)
Wah Wah (1994)
Whiplash (1997-02-25)
EPs
Sit Down: Three Songs by James (1986-01)
Village Fire (1985)
Singles
Born of Frustration
Destiny Calling (1998)
Getting Away With It (2001-06)
I Know What I'm Here For (1999)
Jam J / Say Something
Just Like Fred Astaire (1999)
Laid (1993)
Runaground (1998)
Say Something
Say Something / Jam J (1994)
She's a Star
Sit Down (1998)
Sometimes (1993)
Sound
Tomorrow
We're Going to Miss You
