Album: Whiplash by James (1997)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Good Natured
Format: Album

Description: Whiplash is the seventh studio album by English rock band James. It was released on 24 February 1997, through Fontana Records. Following the release of the band's experimental sixth studio album Wah Wah (1994), they began working on a follow-up in 1995 at drummer David Baynton-Power's home studio. Over the course of 1995 and 1996, James recorded at several studios – Cafe Mullet, Westside, The Windings, Real World, and RAK – with producers Stephen Hague, Brian Eno, and Baynton-Power. Described as electronic and folk rock release, the album mixing in elements of the band's previous two studio albums.

Artist Background: James is a British rock band from Manchester, England. They formed in 1982 and were active throughout the 1980s, but most successful during the 1990s. Their hit singles include "Come Home", "Sit Down", and "She's a Star" as well as their American college radio hit "Laid". Following the departure of lead singer Tim Booth in 2001, the band became inactive but re-formed in January 2007, returning for a new album and international tour. Up to 2010, the band had sold more than 25 million albums wo... Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Shed Seven, The Charlatans, The Lightning Seeds, Inspiral Carpets

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, Rock/Pop, Good Natured, 1990s, Album

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Whiplash is the seventh studio album by English rock band James. It was released on 24 February 1997, through Fontana Records. Following the release of the band's experimental sixth studio album Wah Wah (1994), they began working on a follow-up in 1995 at drummer David Baynton-Power's home studio. Over the course of 1995 and 1996, James recorded at several studios – Cafe Mullet, Westside, The Windings, Real World, and RAK – with producers Stephen Hague, Brian Eno, and Baynton-Power. Described as electronic and folk rock release, the album mixing in elements of the band's previous two studio albums.

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