Girl At The End of The World James (18th March 2016)

In two weeks time James will release their 14th album, Girl At The End of The World. The album was actually announced way back in November last year on their website and now we don't have to wait too much longer. A couple of tracks have been issued already (see videos below).

A full tour will take place to promote the new album starting in Bristol on the 2nd May (see dates below).

I have to say that I really loved their last album La Petite Mort, especially the track Moving On.

The band, which began in 1982, had a 6 year break before returning again 2007 has continued to make some great music that follows in the footsteps of some of their greatest works like Stutter, Strip Mine, Gold Mother and Seven (to name a few).

To My Surprise

Nothing But Love

Alphabet Beats #064: J is for...James

J is for....

James are a British rock band from Manchester, England. They formed in 1982 and were active throughout the 1980s, but most successful during the 1990s. Their hit singles include "Come Home", "Sit Down", and "She's a Star" as well as their American college radio hit "Laid." Following the departure of lead singer Tim Booth in 2001, the band became inactive but reunited in January 2007, returning for a new album and international tour. Up to 2010, the band had sold more than 25 million albums worldwide.

Whilst they made some good albums I think it's safe to say that James are primarily known for the quality of their singles - so many great ones (most of them Linked below).

Click on The Links and Sit Down and listen to some tunes from James.

  

Albums
    Stutter (1986)
    Strip-mine (1988)
    Gold Mother (1990)
    James (1991 re-release of Gold Mother)
    Seven (1992)
    Laid (1993)
    Wah Wah (1994)
    Whiplash (1997)

James: The Best of (1998)
    Millionaires (1999)
    Pleased to Meet You (2001)

B-Sides Ultra (2001)

The Collection (2004)

Fresh As A Daisy - The Singles (2007)
    Hey Ma (2008)
    The Night Before (2010)
    The Morning After (2010)
    La Petite Mort (2014)

Singles and EP's (and Promos and Live)

Village Fire EP.

So Many Ways.

What For.

Sit Down.

Come Home.
How Was It For You.

Lose Control.

Sound.

Born of Frustration.

Ring The Bells.

Seven.

Sometimes.

Laid.

Say Something.

She's A Star.

Tomorrow.

Waltzing Along.

Destiny Calling.

Runaground.

I Know What I'm Here For.

Just Like Fred Astaire.

We're Going To Miss You.

Getting Away With It (All Messed Up).

Whiteboy.

Waterfall.

Moving On.

Curse Curse.

All I'm Saying.

James & Echo and the Bunnymen on Tour

James with Special Guests Echo and the Bunnymen are kicking off their 10 date tour in Glasgow on Saturday 13th April. I'm not going to be there but one of my good friends (Stuart Crawford) is, and he's a huge fan of The Bunnymen. 

Anyway, I thought I'd post these two concerts and dedicate this blog to him today.

James - Getting Away With It Live in Manchester 2001 

Echo and the Bunnymen - Shepherds Bush Empire 2005

For some strange reason today I seem unable to post pictures on the blog, apologies.