Album: Gold Mother by James (1990)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Good Natured
Format: Album

Description: Gold Mother is the third studio album by English rock band James. It was released on 4 June 1990, though Fontana Records. With the addition of drummer David Baynton-Power, violinist/guitarist Saul Davies, and keyboardist Mark Hunter, James released the single "Sit Down" in June 1989, before going to record their next album. Sessions were held at Out of the Blue in Manchester, The Windings in Wrexham, Wales, with three band members and Nick Garside producing. originally released in June 1990 but with several important reissues prompted by the popularity of non-album singles. Described as an arena rock and indie rock album, Gold Mother was compared to the likes of U2 and the Waterboys.

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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Gold Mother is the third studio album by English rock band James. It was released on 4 June 1990, though Fontana Records. With the addition of drummer David Baynton-Power, violinist/guitarist Saul Davies, and keyboardist Mark Hunter, James released the single "Sit Down" in June 1989, before going to record their next album. Sessions were held at Out of the Blue in Manchester, The Windings in Wrexham, Wales, with three band members and Nick Garside producing. originally released in June 1990 but with several important reissues prompted by the popularity of non-album singles. Described as an arena rock and indie rock album, Gold Mother was compared to the likes of U2 and the Waterboys.

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