theologian Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Any thoughts on the new album? My toes are in, but haven't gone all the way into it yet. I'm sure it won't bring back my childhood, but hopefully it will be inspiring none the less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Wait...There's new James record?!?!Your news makes me VERY happy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I haven't picked it up yet, but I'm looking forward to hearing it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I haven't picked it up yet, but I'm looking forward to hearing it! There are streaming samples here:http://www.wearejames.com/hey-ma Pretty generous 1:30 or so clips, so you can really get a good idea.And, it sounds really good -- like they never left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lynch Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I cheated and downloaded it (will be buying it next weekend in Minneapolis, the local record stores leave much to be desired). So far I really, really like it. It sounds like vintage James i.e. "Seven" and "Laid". Some standout gems at the first listen already, and a solid sounding album from start to finish. Tim Booth's great voice, Larry Gott's guitar work, Andy Diagram's wonderful trumpet........I love this band!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theologian Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 i guess it is the "Seven" line up which was 15 years ago. They make sure you hear Andy's trumpet. I love the album so far once I get past feeling a little silly singing along to songs like "oh my heart" and "upside." But...i also loved Millionaires and Pleases to Meet You, which most people seemed to ignore. Hopefully we get b-sides. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 It sounds like vintage James i.e. "Seven" and "Laid".Well, I guess I'll be buying this, then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pillowy star Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I'm waiting for it to arrive from Amazon.uk the minute as we speak. I don't think I have been more excited about any other record. Ever. I mean this is the new JAMES we're talking about. I only got into them at the beginning of this century when they had just split up, and one of my favorite sentences always used to be "I could die happy if I ever got the chance to see James". I guess that is really quite likely to happen now (that I will die happy one day, not that I am going to die right now ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheMaker Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 James has more than one song? And people care? Not to be an asshole, but wow. Maybe I should check this out. And I'm not being sarcastic, for the record; it's just that it honestly never occurred to me that there might be more to this band than "Laid." It'd be like finding out that there's more to EMF than "Unbelievable." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 James has more than one song? And people care? Not to be an asshole, but wow. Maybe I should check this out. And I'm not being sarcastic, for the record; it's just that it honestly never occurred to me that there might be more to this band than "Laid." It'd be like finding out that there's more to EMF than "Unbelievable." I kinda thought that for a short time, too. Then I found out the the Laid album was produced by Brian Eno, so I took a closer look. And I am very glad that I did. There is a LOT there (obviously, from the posts here). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 In 1992 I painted my own James poster (the cover of the S/T album) because I couldn't find any James merch in the US. I still have it, as a matter of fact. Maker, if you had MTV and watched 120 Minutes back then, you would have seen a lot more of them, way before Laid came out. And also, EMF had way more than Unbelievable! Of course, it all sounded pretty much the same. They did do a pretty great cover of Search and Destroy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Not to be an asshole, but... ...you will anyhow? The opening three tracks and the closer on 'Seven' are fantastic...classic even. I'll have to check this new disc out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pillowy star Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 ...you will anyhow? A mixture of cherry juice & fizzy water just came out of my nose after reading your post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theologian Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 A mixture of cherry juice & fizzy water just came out of my nose after reading your post. I've always felt bad for James, Crowded House, and probably Dexy's Midnight Runners for getting lumped in with being one hit wonder bands in the States...if all you get is what radio feeds you how does one get into Wilco? I bet the chances of James touring the states is pretty slim. Maybe they can do a "We don't like America" tour with Jarvis Cocker and Manic Street Preachers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pillowy star Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thank God I never ever EVER!! listen to any radio station. Probably because all German radio stations are total crap to begin with, but even more because I kinda like to choose the music I listen to myself I hope for all people in the States/Canada that James are indeed gonna tour - but seeing as they don't even have real European dates other than some strange festivals in Portugal, I doubt it My husband and I decided last night though that we are gonna skip one of the two REM gigs we had planned to go to this summer, and will go to the UK in December to see James instead We can have a drink then if you'd like to join in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theologian Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thank God I never ever EVER!! listen to any radio station. Probably because all German radio stations are total crap to begin with, but even more because I kinda like to choose the music I listen to myself I hope for all people in the States/Canada that James are indeed gonna tour - but seeing as they don't even have real European dates other than some strange festivals in Portugal, I doubt it My husband and I decided last night though that we are gonna skip one of the two REM gigs we had planned to go to this summer, and will go to the UK in December to see James instead We can have a drink then if you'd like to join in Good choice! Have a great time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I've always felt bad for James, Crowded House, and probably Dexy's Midnight Runners for getting lumped in with being one hit wonder bands in the States...if all you get is what radio feeds you how does one get into Wilco?James & Crowded House both have faithful followings in the US, and though I'm not a big fan of either act, I know a bunch of their songs. Dexy's Midnight Runners, however, are truly a one-song wonder here and I'll be damned if they even recorded another song, ever, even though I know they're big in Japan or wherever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theologian Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 James & Crowded House both have faithful followings in the US, and though I'm not a big fan of either act, I know a bunch of their songs. Dexy's Midnight Runners, however, are truly a one-song wonder here and I'll be damned if they even recorded another song, ever, even though I know they're big in Japan or wherever. I always found it interesting that "Laid" was big in the States but not as much so in England. Maybe I overstated on Dexy's...but I do think "Geno" went number 1 in England. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 ummmmm what??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boots Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Have to add my love for this record, it's getting a lot of spins with no skipping Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 The local record shop had one copy. My initial reaction to the album was one of relief: James still sounds like James. I'm diggin' it. Also, yesterday I bought tickets to catch them in Milwaukee next Friday. Side story: Earlier in the week I was playing some older James records, and later that afternoon I overheard my four-year-old daughter singing quietly to herself, "What I need... what I need.... what I need... what I need... is you." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pillowy star Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 That's so cute, Eric I still listen to this record regularly. It's very easy the best album of the year IMHO, but then there wasn't much that I dug this year anyway, due to other events occupying my mind, and due to the new REM being............not what I was hoping for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rsjbraz Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Will have to check it out, been having a bit of a James revival recently and been rediscovering Laid the album all over again (as it happens, the title track is my least favorite and ruins the flow of a near perfect album)Also loving Cresecendo from Goldmother, one of their loveliest!Does anyone have mp3s of the original Roughtrade Come home & Sit Down cd singles A little nostalgia trip, remembering sitting on the hill with a big pint of cider watching this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boots Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I still listen to this record regularly. It's very easy the best album of the year IMHO, Same here. At some level I have a hard time saying it's the best record of the year, but it's the one I enjoy and listen to the most so I guess it is for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lynch Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I adore "Bubbles" as an opening track. What a great way to start the album. This will be in my top albums of '08 for sure. Solid from beginning to end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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