James is tagged as: britpop, indie, alternative, british, rock There are at least two artists in this entry: 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 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. Although James predate the ‘madchester scene’ of the late 80’s 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 occured in 2001 and the band has been inactive since, though they never officially declared a breakup. In January 2007, music magazine Filter cited an announcement on singer Tim Booth’s personal website, saying that “Tim will be rejoining James in early 2007 for a series of live shows to be announced very soon.&... Read More About James Biography...  Send James ringtones to your cell
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