James members
Current members of James are Jim Glennie, Tim Booth, David Baynton-Power, Saul Davies, Mark Hunter, Andy Diagram, Adrian Oxaal, Deborah Knox-Hewson, and Chloe Alper.
Where are James from
James was formed in 1982 in Manchester, England.
James genre
James is primarily a rock band, also venturing into indie pop, britpop and alternative rock genres.
Top James songs
Some of James’ most popular songs are “Laid,” “Sit Down,” “Getting Away With It,” “Say Something” and “She’s A Star.”
Top James albums
- “Gold Mother” – Widely considered the album that catapulted James into mainstream success, it features a blend of anthemic rock and introspective ballads, with tracks like "Sit Down" becoming massive hits.
- “Laid” – A deeply textured and experimental album, considered one of the band's most adventurous. It blends elements of folk, rock, and electronic sounds while maintaining the emotional depth James is known for.
- “Seven” – A pivotal album in the band’s career, often seen as a precursor to the more polished sound of “Gold Mother.” It’s an album that perfectly captures James' shift towards more structured, yet still raw, compositions.
- “Pleased To Meet You” – The album features a darker, more brooding sound than its predecessors, but still maintains the band's knack for anthemic choruses and poetic lyrics.
- “Whiplash” – James at their most anthemic and commercially successful, riding the wave of '90s alt-rock. The album mixes bombastic guitar riffs with electronic flourishes and remains one of their most dynamic records.
James’s most iconic moment
James' most iconic moment is arguably the release and success of "Sit Down" in 1991, which became not only their breakthrough single but also one of their defining anthems.