James On World Cafe
Set List
- "Dust Motes"
- "Laid"
- "Crazy"
- "Say Something"
James was part of the tidal wave of Brit-pop acts in the early 1990s that produced hit after hit after hit. The Manchester band's chief contributions to the era were 1991's "Sit Down" (a stone cold classic) and 1993's "Laid" from the Brian Eno-produced album of the same name.
With millions of records sold and the Brit-pop era essentially over, the modern rockers broke up in 2001. But an itch remained, and when founding members Larry Gott and Jim Glennie contacted lead singer Tim Booth, it was back on. The band released the comeback album Hey Ma in 2008 and now are back with a double-album, The Morning After the Night Before, which hit stores on Sept. 14.
Listen to an interview with James' Tim Booth and Jim Glennie, and hear songs from its new record (and "Laid") from World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.
More World Cafe
World Cafe
Rodrigo Y Gabriela On World Cafe
On its new album, the fleet-fingered duo revisits its material with the aid of a 13-piece orchestra.
World Cafe
In Memoriam: Chuck Brown On World Cafe
The Godfather of Go-Go died this week. World Cafe re-airs a 2011 discussion of his career and music.
World Cafe
Zeus On World Cafe
The Canadian band brings its '70s-inspired rock 'n' roll sound to a rollicking studio session.
Comments
Please keep your community civil. All comments must follow the NPR.org Community rules and terms of use. See also the Community FAQ.
NPR reserves the right to read on the air and/or publish on its website or in any medium now known or unknown the e-mails and letters that we receive. We may edit them for clarity or brevity and identify authors by name and location. For additional information, please consult our Terms of Use.