“Sometimes” was the first single released from James' fifth studio album Laid. It features fast-paced acoustic strumming. The “Lester Piggott” part of the song’s title is inspired by the jockey of the same name, which Booth said was “because it has a racing beat”. During recording, Eno “went white and sat down” as Booth sang, later stating he had “just experienced one of the highlights of my musical life”.
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“Sometimes” was the first single released from James' fifth studio album Laid. It features fast-paced acoustic strumming. The “Lester Piggott” p… read more
“Sometimes” was the first single released from James' fifth studio album Laid. It features fast-paced acoustic strumming. The “Lester Piggott” part of the song’s title is inspired b… read more
James emerged from their native Manchester in the mid-'80s playing a brand of urgent, ringing guitar pop distinguished by Tim Booth's keening, insistent vocals. Booth's dramatic stylings and James' dedication to textured guitars earned the group the designation of "the next Smiths," a connection strengthened by Morrissey's endorsement of the band. By the dawn of the '90s, James shook off these comparisons by embracing acid house, the first of many adventurous left turns the band took over the decades. "Sit Down," an old open-hearted … read more
James emerged from their native Manchester in the mid-'80s playing a brand of urgent, ringing guitar pop distinguished by Tim Booth's keening, insistent vocals. Booth's drama… read more
James emerged from their native Manchester in the mid-'80s playing a brand of urgent, ringing guitar pop distinguished by Tim Booth's keening, insistent vocals. Booth's dramatic stylings and James' dedication to tex… read more