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fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Dec 26, 2012 - 08:45
 
 karapen wrote:
I really liked it until he started singing :(
 
Same here. This is like Radiohead in that respect, although the male singer is like aural Valium rather than the high-pitched whining of Thom Yorke. The woman backing singer is better, but still not enough to rescue this from lullaby status. The ideal song for to be played at 2am for insomniac shift workers {#Sleep}

Still, one person's snoozeville is another's elegaic, so I can see the appeal of this lot, sort of.

le_colonel
Posted: Jan 14, 2012 - 00:07
 

Great to hear this again. Great to hear any James on RP.

The two mini albums they released last(?) year were great, too. Amazing that a band can still be this brilliant after so many years together.



yofitofu
(Santa Barbara, CA)
Posted: Sep 09, 2011 - 13:30
 
 sieversfam wrote:


Bingo.
 
This is one of the best bands you will ever see live in concert. Tim Booth is a marvelous entertainer. And a great singer.

sieversfam
Posted: Sep 09, 2011 - 12:34
 
 SantaFeGrace wrote:
"Put down your weapons and choose
But you say, lifes so unfair
All you say is lifes so unfair.
Oh you can ill afford to hold to these views
Oh you need someone to blame
But its you, yes its you
Its your truth"

...could be written for Palin...   {#Think}      {#Ask}     {#Rolleyes}
  Could be written BY PALIN..  Blech!


sieversfam
Posted: Sep 09, 2011 - 12:33
 
 karapen wrote:
I really liked it until he started singing :(
 

Bingo.

motorichi
(formerly known as Owensmouth)
Posted: Mar 04, 2011 - 10:38
 
 mandolin wrote:
...that background ambience totally sounds like peter koppes...
 

{#Yes} Does remind of The Chirch

mandolin
(...drifting...)
Posted: Dec 31, 2010 - 19:46
 
...that background ambience totally sounds like peter koppes...

savoyard
(SB, Indiana)
Posted: Oct 29, 2010 - 12:00
 
Their new Album is excellent! 

karapen
Posted: Aug 26, 2010 - 19:59
 
I really liked it until he started singing :(

stevematic
(sandy eggo)
Posted: Dec 16, 2009 - 08:53
 
so did i; i would not have recognized the voice had i not checked to see if it was "that james".
 stinkbmb wrote:
I used to listen to James a lot in the 90's. I hadn't heard this. Thanks!
 



sdn
(Philadelphia)
Posted: Dec 16, 2009 - 08:52
 
The music is very pretty, but the staccato vocals are kind of annoying.

stinkbmb
(Raleigh, North Carolina)
Posted: Aug 12, 2009 - 10:55
 
I used to listen to James a lot in the 90's. I hadn't heard this. Thanks!

le_colonel
Posted: Jun 10, 2009 - 00:09
 
Way underrated band and album. Pleased to Meet You is one of the best releases of this decade.

9.

goodgroove
Posted: May 09, 2009 - 06:45
 
 Skligmund wrote:
WTH is this garbage?
 
What, is it not Alaskan music?  Not native to you?


Skligmund
(Wasilla, Alaska)
Posted: Dec 02, 2008 - 09:42
 
WTH is this garbage?

tikitender
Posted: Dec 02, 2008 - 09:41
 
Like the tune, but the song meanders too much for my taste.    I thought at first it was going to be a really cool remake of "Invincible" by Pat Benatar

Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet this is not my home)
Posted: Dec 02, 2008 - 09:39
 
I love James, but have not heard this! Kudos!

SantaFeGrace
(Santa Fe, NM)
Posted: Sep 30, 2008 - 08:54
 
"Put down your weapons and choose
But you say, lifes so unfair
All you say is lifes so unfair.
Oh you can ill afford to hold to these views
Oh you need someone to blame
But its you, yes its you
Its your truth"

...could be written for Palin...   {#Think}      {#Ask}     {#Rolleyes}



a_genuine_find
(Nieuw Amsterdam)
Posted: Sep 30, 2008 - 08:51
 
 flyboy wrote:
Go Sarah!
 

BACK TO ALASKA!

flyboy
(Sarah Palin's Hometown)
Posted: Sep 30, 2008 - 08:50
 
Go Sarah!

FlamingLotus
(South Austin, baby!)
Posted: Sep 30, 2008 - 08:49
 
Gee Bill, couldn't find any songs about putting lipstick on a pit bull? ;^)

yofitofu
Posted: Aug 29, 2008 - 19:47
 
James is coming to the West Coast with a new album - in Anaheim October 5- and the music is their usual stunningly good, melodic style. Thanks Bill for playing James - they rank #1 on my iTunes as most 4 and 5 star songs.

Interesting fact, the picture of the man on the cover of this album is a pastiche of all the faces of the band members photoshopped together to make 1 human being.

Rock on James! 

Angloray
(NOT in a cubicle)
Posted: Jun 27, 2008 - 14:42
 
heard on local NPR (KCRW) that there might actually be a US tour upcoming!

(love this one, btw)
Darkmatter
(Kyoto, imperial capital of old)
Posted: May 27, 2008 - 04:00
 
kalpol wrote:
I love James. This isn't their best album but still has some great stuff on it.


Granted, "Laid" might be their finest hour, but this record, their final outing, comes pretty darn close.

Especially when containing atmospheric masterpieces like this.
otto63
(Kastoria, Greece)
Posted: Mar 25, 2008 - 04:00
 
One of the most beloved bands in Greece (and James know it well), an absolute sold-out in their last year concert in Athens. Not only this album, but their whole discography, is a smash! Give them a chance, they are really worth it. Hope they come back again soon.
Jamunca
(Asheville, NC)
Posted: Feb 22, 2008 - 16:23
 
I really though I had James pidgeonholed until I heard this song. I like it shows the breadth of their musical growth considering the earlier stuff.
linlanc
(England)
Posted: Jan 22, 2008 - 06:16
 
give the band a chance...they are really good...but the earlier tracks are the best...
acidreflucks
(Media PA)
Posted: Sep 18, 2007 - 15:11
 
Wow first time on here. At first thought it was a female singer but its a guy, right? wonder if James is his name. Prolly not. reminds me of Andy Pandy and if anyone gets THAT reference they've come a long way...let's just say its not complimentary
folkalta
(Santa Clara CA)
Posted: Sep 18, 2007 - 14:48
 
Don't know this. I had to check to see if it was the same band I remember. Learned something.
kenjismokum
(Potland, Oregon)
Posted: Sep 18, 2007 - 14:47
 
the self titled album is the best. good stuff
kalpol
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Sep 18, 2007 - 14:43
 
I love James. This isn't their best album but still has some great stuff on it.
TJS
(Denver)
Posted: Sep 18, 2007 - 14:42
 
I love James!