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by joeytheboxman on 10/15/10The Music Box - Hollywoodsimply awesome- how many other bands would play past 11:30 and risk a fine? true to their fans!
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JAMES GETS ‘LAID’ IN AUSTRALIA FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME
“This bed is on fire with passionate love, The neighbours complain about the noises above, But she only comes when she’s on top….”
These memorable lines from James’ 1993 hit ‘Laid’ defined a decade becoming the soundtrack to early 90s alternative radio and then finding a second life through its use in teen hit American Pie. Now the band are heading to Australia for the very first time in their career to celebrate the release of their fourteenth album ‘Girl at the End of the World’, presented by MJR.
JAMES had already had a decade of hits by the time Laid arrived, having risen from Manchester’s legendary Factory Records scene into one of the biggest UK bands in the world by the dawn of the 90s. With alternative hits in Australia including Laid, Sit Down, Sound, Getting Away With It (All Messed Up), She’s a Star and Just Like Fred Astaire, the band were triple j staples for over fifteen years, yet never ventured downunder.... Until now.
James are visiting Australia this November for four special shows. After internal struggles kicked off a long hiatus in 2001, the band reconciled in 2007 and continued their prosperous career, getting back on the live trail. Their new album ‘Girl at the End of the World’ has become their most popular in over a decade, debuting at #2 in the UK charts (only behind Adele!). The accompanying live shows just finished across the UK have been the bands broadest ever tour, receiving rave reviews - “It’s not hard to grasp the enduring appeal of James… With a hit album, a sellout tour and no sign of the tunes running out, James are, without a doubt, the indie rock dream made flesh” The Observer.
‘Girl at The End of the World’ sees the band team with producer Max Dingel (The Killers, Muse, White Lies) with the legendary Brian Eno infusing his unique influence into the blend. The new album is both anthemic and euphoric, with its simmering electronica continuing James’ long connection to the dance floor. The band’s trademark songwriting and Tim Booth’s distinctive vocal & evocative lyrics prove once again to be amongst Britain’s finest.
“Bands talk about that difficult second album but it’s the trickster 14th one that’s the real M*&^%R F&%$#R,” says Tim Booth of the making of the new record. "As always with James it’s a collaborative process allowing ample room for improvisation, intuition, skill and dumb luck. From the outside our process looks like chaos but chaos is our friend and we have a history that gives us confidence that something magical will eventually appear. We've been trying to come down under for many years - something never quite fell right . Really looking forward to meeting new friends and making up for lost time."
simply awesome- how many other bands would play past 11:30 and risk a fine? true to their fans!
One of the most amazing performances of any band. There was so much passion in every jam with the back up of a 7 piece using rare instruments. James knew how to please an audience.
James are absolutely mesmerizing, beautiful, inspiring, sarcastic and hypnotic. They will grab a hold of you and completely entrance you in their performance, that you are blown away by everything that they do. If you thought their music sound great on their CDs, well, they raise up the level 10-fold in their live performances. They're just brilliant.
Magic happens when James plays. Just go to the next show whether you are familiar with James or not. You won't be disappointed.
James is always amazing live. This concert was no exception.
A perfect set list mixing old and new songs, lots of creativity, and loads of energy made this the best James show yet and one of the best nights of music I've seen this year. The venue was perfect for them, too; intimate enough to interact with the audience but spacious enough for their big, infectious sound.
James - i could listen and watch this band every minute of every hour of every day. So much energy and sound coming from the stage. Tim Booth can write and sing lyrics like no other. Their music is intoxicating.
Awesome show. Great music, fantastic audience connection, three encores, it doesn't get better than Monday nights James concert in San Francisco.
Best concert I've been to in San Francisco!!! I cannot wait for them to come back to town!
I was waiting for this concert several years ago. Finally I could assist and it was really really nice !!! If they come again to the bay area, I'll be there for sure. Thanks James for the fantastic time I had with you.
The fact that this band has not enjoyed commercial success on this side of the pond is a travesty. Great band, even better energy live.
One of the most uplifting, touching and amazing shows I've ever seen in my life !
One of the best shows I've been to in a looong time. Clearly a band who have played together for so long that they know how to take cues from one another and from the audience. The set list was exciting, varied; even though I've known their music for many years, each song had a new and wonderful twist. Brilliant!
Just could confirm what a great band they are, creative, full of energy, and really enjoying what they do.. play music. Regency ballroom also was a great venue to make it an intimate and really warm concert. Thank you James, best monday evening I've had in SF so far.. =)
Every single song that i wanted them to play, they played and more. Even though they have so many great songs there were 5 in particular i wanted to hear. Two i didnt even think they would possible play since the songs are more obscure and minor, but they PLAYED THEM!!!!! I been to over 50 concerts in my life and this ranks up there on the top 5. Though the event was smaller than, say, a Depeche mode concert, james and tim booth lit up the hall. Tim Booth worked so well with the crowd that i would say he is hands down the best concert entertainer ive seen next to david gahan. Outstanding!!!
I have been a fan of James since 1993 and was expecting a great show, but instead they blew me away! They took my expectations and hurdled then into the balcony which is where they sang a number of songs amongst the adoring audience.
The show was amazing... lots of interaction with the audience, Tim even ventured into the balcony with the guitarist for an acoustic version of one of their classics. These guys remain one of my favorite bands of all time. I'd have given 5 stars but had a couple "needs improvement": 1) the sound isn't great at the Regency when volume is amped too loud (it was). I had to stuff cocktail napkin into my ear as it was painful... James' music doesn't require this kind of aural assault. 2) the band decided to ease into this show playing 4 slow songs before any uptempo ones. It would have been nice to get into the uptempo songs earlier to get the audience engaged and moving.
An amazing show! Perfect venue for this performance. Can't wait until they come back.
James puts on an incredible show, and it breaks my heart that more people in America don't know about this band. (Or only know them because of "Laid.") The sound quality and musicianship were excellent and I appreciated that they played a diverse setlist, full of obscure songs as well as more familiar ones. I left the show wishing I could go see them again the very next night. I love their live show so much that despite a shortage of funds and vacation time, I made the sacrifice to drive 200 miles for this gig the day of, and drove back home immediately after, because I had to go to work the next day. The lack of sleep was worth it!
Bloody brilliant; James just get better as they get older